Operate in a family law environment

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 CHCFAM001, 'Operate in a family law environment'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Operate in a family law environment' 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 describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine and respond to family law requirements

1.1 Identify, access and interpret sources of information on family law and related areas

1.2 Evaluate own area of work and determine the scope of family law requirements for individual practice

1.3 Use and follow the systems, processes, documentation and reporting requirements of family law

1.4 Provide accurate and current information to clients about family law and available support options

1.5 Identify situations beyond own expertise and seek, or refer clients to, sources of specialist legal advice

2. Collaborate with others in the family law system

2.1 Identify and establish effective working relationships with colleagues in the family law system

2.2 Negotiate and liaise with other areas of the family law system according to specific client needs

2.3 Promote cooperation with other professionals and encourage clients to use other professional resources where appropriate

3. Contribute to workplace improvements

3.1 Pro-actively update and maintain currency of family law knowledge

3.2 Identify situations where work practices could be improved to meet family law responsibilities

3.3 Pro-actively share feedback with colleagues

3.4 Identify and take opportunities to contribute to the review and development of policies and protocols


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCFAM001 appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC42015 - Certificate IV in Community Services
  • CHC52015 - Diploma of Community Services
  • CHC81015 - Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling
  • CHC81115 - Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution