Identify and use strengths-based practice

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 CHCFAM417B, 'Identify and use strengths-based practice'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Identify and use strengths-based practice' 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. Apply principles of strengths-based practice when working with clients

1.1 Apply understanding of the principles of strengths-based practice in working with clients

1.2 Demonstrate recognition of power issues involved in 'working with' clients

1.3 Apply understanding of how change occurs when using strengths-based approaches and potential constraints to these changes

1.4 Reflect on own practice and how to use a strengths-based approach

2. Use strengths-based tools to explore issues

2.1 Identify a range of strengths-based tools

2.2 Identify own strengths and ability to use strengths-based tools effectively

2.3 Develop a safe and supportive environment to use the strengths-based tools effectively

3. Use strengths-based approaches in an education context when working with clients including adults, parents, young people and children

3.1 Work with clients to clearly identify issues and develop their understanding of strengths-based practice

3.2 Assist clients to establish a picture of the future using tools from strengths-based practice including the 'miracle question'

3.3 Assist clients to identify strengths, resources and growth areas they possess in order to work toward the picture of the future

3.4 Assist clients to identify strengths and resources they require from others

3.5 Assist clients to identify the first steps for them to take toward their picture of the future

3.6 Identify and record responsible party, timeframe and who is responsible for first steps

4. Deal effectively with difficult issues using a strengths perspective

4.1 Use a strengths-based approach when working with mandated and voluntary clients who have difficult issues

4.2 Use the principle of 'power with' when working with clients

4.3 Use the engagement triangle when dealing with difficult issues

5. Collaboratively review progress toward the client's picture of the future

5.1 Assist clients to review their progress towards the picture of the future identifying exceptions and alternative stories

5.2 Assist clients to identify and celebrate their successes in moving toward goals

5.3 Assist clients to identify what is getting in the way of movement towards their goals

5.4 Assist clients to make adjustments to their picture of the future if needed

5.5 Assist clients to identify strengths and resources they have to work toward their picture of the future

5.6 Assist clients to identify strengths and resources they require from others

5.7 Assist clients to identify continuing steps for them to take toward their picture of the future


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCFAM417B appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC51908 - Diploma of Relationship Education
  • CHC51708 - Diploma of Counselling
  • CHC42408 - Certificate IV in Relationship Education
  • CHC42912 - Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
  • CHC42412 - Certificate IV in Relationship Education
  • CHC51912 - Diploma of Relationship Education
  • CHC51712 - Diploma of Counselling