Application
This unit describes the skills required to participate effectively as a member of an integrated service delivery program in which a number of organisations collaborate to deliver services. It includes identifying program roles and responsibilities, establishing positive collaborative relationships, supporting implementation of integrated service delivery programs and sharing and disclosing client information.
This unit applies to those working within the court system operating under procedures set by the court.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those set by the court.
Those undertaking this unit would generally work independently with occasional supervisory responsibilities. They would perform complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Identify program roles and responsibilities | 1.1 Identify program stakeholders and partners and agreed roles and responsibilities. 1.2 Identify agreed program objectives, services, operational procedures, reporting requirements, documentation required and performance standards. 1.3 Determine own role and responsibilities from legislation, regulations, organisational procedures and/or service agreements and communicate. 1.4 Identify outcomes and objectives of program for own organisation. 1.5 Identify agreed priorities for service delivery and agreed assessment protocols for eligibility of program services. |
2. Establish positive collaborative relationships | 2.1 Generate stakeholder and partner trust, confidence and support by demonstrating a high standard of personal performance and professional conduct. 2.2 Use communication strategies to represent your organisation positively to stakeholders and partners. 2.3 Clarify and discuss objectives, skills and expertise of all stakeholders and/or partners to promote understanding and enhance collaboration. 2.4 Make decisions in consultation with relevant stakeholders and partners where appropriate. 2.5 Participate in processes to resolve conflict. |
3. Support implementation of integrated service delivery program | 3.1 Provide services according to agreed standards of delivery. 3.2 Maintain systems, records, documentation and reporting procedures as required. 3.3 Recognise limits of own expertise, obligations and legal accountability, and access appropriate sources of authority and/or expertise as required. 3.4 Identify and address issues, concerns and problems identified by program stakeholders, partners and clients. |
4. Share and disclose client information | 4.1 Obtain consent to receive services and exchange personal information, from stakeholders, partners and clients. 4.2 Identify and apply legal limits of information sharing before providing information. 4.3 Liaise with stakeholders and partners to ensure appropriate handover of clients and/or client information when required. 4.4 Maintain individual and organisational confidentiality when distributing information internally and externally. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
applying legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice
providing explanations to others
promoting understanding of applicable legislation, regulations, organisational procedures and codes of practice
dealing responsively with complaints, conflict and issues arising from collaboration
contributing to problem-solving strategies
collecting, analysing and organising information
providing information to others in accordance with legislation, regulations, organisational procedures, standards, codes of practice and service agreements
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
organisational goals, processes and hierarchy relating to court services and integrated service delivery programs
relevant legislation, regulations, organisational procedures and/or codes of practice in particular in the context of privacy
relevant integrated service agreements
limitations on resources and authority to contribute services
principles of effective client service delivery
Assessment Conditions
Assessment of this unit requires a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the diverse conditions likely to be encountered when contributing to an integrated service delivery program.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Courts