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 CHCCSL513A, 'Apply somatic distress reduction techniques'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Apply somatic distress reduction techniques' 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 |
1. Assist client to provide a history of the problem | 1.1 Provide a safe and welcoming environment for the client to begin to tell their story 1.2 Assist client to provide pertinent details of their story causing them distress 1.3 Assist client to identify predominant emotions linked to their story 1.4 Assist client to identify thought processes linked with their story including negative self statements, spoken or thought 1.5 Assist client to identify how they would prefer to feel, think and be (provide a positive target) 1.6 Assist client identify earliest memories of present emotions and negative self statements associated with other events which may link with their present story |
2. Assist client to identify areas in the body that currently cause them distress | 2.1 Work with client to identify areas in the body where there are signs of tension or anxiety 2.2 Assist client to identify times in the day when these unpleasant body sensations are worst 2.3 Help client identify times when somatic distress is lessened or when it is not noticed 2.4 Assist client to identify predominant thoughts and emotions linked with the somatic distress |
3. Use scaling techniques to measure effectiveness of therapeutic intervention | 3.1 Select scaling technique appropriate to address diverseclient needs 3.2 Assist client to identify the level of distress through utilising the scaling technique 3.3 While working with the somatic distress reduction technique use scaling techniques to provide feedback 3.4 At the conclusion of working with the client use appropriate scaling technique to clarify for client the benefit or otherwise of the technique 3.5 Use this information to either encourage home use of the method for somatic distress reduction or to refer the client for further support |
4. Use appropriate somatic distress reduction therapeutic application | 4.1 Select appropriate somatic distress reduction technique to address diverseclient needs 4.2 Assist client to understand how the selected technique works and its benefits and limitations 4.3 Provide clear instructions to client about appropriate use of the technique selected 4.4 Work with client appropriately to address their somatic distress, providing care and assurance 4.5 Conclude session, providing appropriate suggestions to calm and ease the client into the present environment again |
5. Assist client to become grounded and centred after the therapy | 5.1 Assist client to move their body in a usual manner 5.2 Check with client for normality of body sensation, thought and emotion 5.3 Ask client about their plans for the rest of the day and provide appropriate support and guidance to assist client to maintain grounded and centred state 5.4 Plan with client continued sessions if required |
6. Support client to utilise techniques safely in home environment to reduce stress or sadness | 6.1 Assess benefits gained from using the somatic distress reduction technique for the client 6.2 Assess appropriateness of using the technique at home by the client when needed 6.3 Provide support and guidance for client using handouts or hand written notes for use in private 6.4 Provide contact opportunities for client to gain extra support at home if required |
7. Provide appropriate referral for clients experiencing extremely high levels of somatic distress | 7.1 Provide calming and caring presence to support clients experiencing distress after working with somatic distress reduction techniques 7.2 Successfully identify symptoms of high somatic distress in clients 7.3 Successfully identify symptoms of dissociation or unusual presentations requiring further support 7.4 Provide contact details of medical practitioners, psychologists, or hospital emergency centres and after hours counselling phone lines if required 7.5 Support client with access to safe places if they are identified as unable to adequately care for themselves |