Establish and manage client relationships

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCCOM006, 'Establish and manage client relationships'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Establish and manage client relationships' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria specify the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1. Establish professional relationship with the client

1.1 Establish relationship within appropriate professional boundaries

1.2 Build trust and respect through use of effective communication techniques

1.3 Identify and respond to client special needs

1.4 Communicate in ways that take account of cultural considerations

1.5 Exercise discretion and confidentiality

2. Manage client interactions

2.1 Use a collaborative and person centred approach when working with clients

2.2 Use motivational interviewing as a basis for client interactions

2.3 Seek client information respectfully and sensitively, using purposeful, systematic and diplomatic questions

2.4 Support the client to identify and articulate key information that supports the provision of service

2.5 Encourage clients to voice queries or concerns and address these appropriately

2.6 Respond to difficult or challenging behaviour using established techniques

2.7 Maintain professional integrity and boundaries at all times

2.8 Work within scope of role and identify and respond to situations where interactions suggest the need for client referral

3. Provide effective responses to client enquiries

3.1 Select the most appropriate mode of communication for the information being provided

3.2 Use language and terminology that the client will understand

3.3Present information clearly and with sufficient detail to meet client needs

3.4 Confirm with client that the information has been understood and address any unresolved issues


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCCOM006 appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC53215 - Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
  • HLT52615 - Diploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation
  • HLT57415 - Diploma of Audiometry
  • HLT52415 - Diploma of Kinesiology
  • HLT52115 - Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Remedial Massage
  • HLT52515 - Diploma of Reflexology
  • HLT52015 - Diploma of Remedial Massage
  • HLT62615 - Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda
  • HLT42015 - Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
  • HLT52215 - Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies
  • HLT52315 - Diploma of Clinical Aromatherapy