Recognise and respond to suspected abuse of vulnerable people

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 CHCICS409A, 'Recognise and respond to suspected abuse of vulnerable people'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Recognise and respond to suspected abuse of vulnerable people' 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. Support improved awareness of the nature of abuse

1.1 Identify the types of abuse that might occur in relation to the setting and the range of needs of the client

1.2 Identify indicators and behaviours of clients that might raise suspicion of possible abuse

1.3 Identify the range of relevant people who may need to be aware of the suspected abuse

1.4 Identify appropriate strategies to manage or report abusive behaviour without harm to the person and relevant others

1.5 Identify organisation policy and guidelines relevant to the setting to manage a response to suspected abuse

1.6 Identify government policy and guidelines relevant to the setting to address abuse

2. Identify suspected abuse

2.1 Establish and maintain a supportive relationship with the person, identifying signs and possible reasons for suspected abuse

2.2 Work in a sensitive manner with the person and relevant others using awareness raising methods to determine the level of understanding of suspected abuse

2.3 Work with the person and relevant others in a way that empowers them to seek clarification of relevant procedures, information and advice

2.4 Comply with all relevant government policy, legal and organisation requirements including reporting

2.5 Clearly record concerns and actions taken relating to the care and support of the person and the suspected abuse, according to organisation requirements

3. Implement systems and procedures to respond to suspected or alleged abuse

3.1 Demonstrate understanding of organisation's systems and procedures for managing suspected abuse and disclosure of abuse, in a range of settings

3.2 Identify and report any problems with systems and procedures established to manage suspected abuse

3.3 Participate in the establishment of systems and procedures to identify, record and manage suspected and disclosed abuse

3.4 Work with relevant people to ensure awareness of their responsibilities to act on suspicion and disclosure of abuse, including use of appropriate systems and procedures

3.5 Monitor to ensure records of suspected and disclosed abuse are compiled and maintained correctly, including review of the person's care plan

4. Act to support person experiencing suspected abuse

4.1 Review all available relevant information

4.2 Explore person's understanding of the situation and interpretation of what has happened or is happening to them

4.3 Assess the actual and potential effects of suspected abuse on the person

4.4 Work with the person and relevant others to determine whether a course of action is required and if the person agrees to this

4.5 Obtain informed consent, if appropriate, from the person or their legal representative, for any action to be taken on their behalf

4.6 Follow strategies, where appropriate, that have been developed to manage the perpetrator

4.7 Identify any legal requirement for reporting and/or other action

4.8 Ensure action is monitored and reviewed in accordance with organisation policy and procedures

5. Complete reporting documentation

5.1 Comply with the organisation's and legal reporting requirements

5.2 Complete, file and maintain documentation according to organisation policy and protocols


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCICS409A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC40108 - Certificate IV in Aged Care
  • CHC40208 - Certificate IV in Home and Community Care
  • CHC52008 - Diploma of Community Services (Case management)
  • CHC40308 - Certificate IV in Disability
  • CHC52208 - Diploma of Community Services Coordination
  • CHC41008 - Certificate IV in Community Services Advocacy
  • CHC30308 - Certificate III in Home and Community Care
  • CHC40312 - Certificate IV in Disability
  • CHC40212 - Certificate IV in Home and Community Care
  • CHC41012 - Certificate IV in Community Services Advocacy
  • CHC52212 - Diploma of Community Services Coordination
  • CHC30312 - Certificate III in Home and Community Care