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 CHCMH501A, 'Provide advanced supports to facilitate recovery'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Provide advanced supports to facilitate recovery' 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. Determine support and service requirements | 1.1 Determine the possible complexities of client's and carer's needs based on an analysis within a mental health diagnostic framework 1.2 Determine most appropriate assessment strategies based on client information, client and carer context and mental health diagnostic framework 1.3 Determine most appropriate assessment strategies to best capture complexities of client and carer issues due to issues other than mental health 1.4 Confirm the appropriateness, validity and strength of the assessment relative to needs of client and carer 1.5 Gather resources required to complete the assessment 1.6 Determine availability of client and carer according to organisation protocols 1.7 Determine availability of appropriate space, if required 1.8 Conduct the assessment in accordance with client and carer pace and intensity requirements |
2. Prepare for support and service requirements | 2.1 Review possible complexities of client and carer needs based on an analysis within a mental health diagnostic framework, and with reference to assessment information 2.2 Review complexities of client and carer needs within a context of the recovery process 2.3 Review literature on best practice that is relevant to the client and carer 2.4 Determine most appropriate support and service strategies based on client assessment and research information 2.5 Identify possible interaction effects when multiple interventions are involved 2.6 Determine appropriate outcomes and outcome indicators for specific interventions 2.7 Determine risks associated with planned intervention and take appropriate action 2.8 Gather resources to provide support, in line with client's needs and recovery plan specifications |
3. Conduct supports and other service delivery | 3.1 Confirm the client and carer understanding of the support to be provided and desired outcomes 3.2 Obtain informed consent from client before commencing support activities 3.3 Clarify any misunderstanding or confusion experienced by client and/or carer 3.4 Work with client and carer to develop a support plan in the context of recovery 3.5 Work with client and carer to determine appropriate roles of client, carer, worker and others in the intervention 3.6 Monitor participation of client, carer (and others) against progress toward desired outcome/s 3.7 Identify and note any difficulties experienced by client and/or carer completing support activity requirements 3.8 Work with client and carer to adjust support strategy and/or revise outcomes 3.9 Identify and manage compliance issues, including subjective and objective reporting of client's response to the intervention 3.10 Seek assistance when the client presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority, skills and/or knowledge |
4. Recognise and deal with trauma | 4.1 Identify indicators of trauma for client and/or carer 4.2 Identify own service capacity to meet client and/or carer trauma issues 4.3 Identify impact of trauma on client's mental health issues 4.4 Apply accepted procedures to evaluate the options of bringing in specialist support and/or appropriate referral |
5. Evaluate effectiveness of services provided and adjust as required | 5.1 Work collaboratively with client and carer to determine and measure outcomes of support and/or services provided in the context of goals identified in the recovery plan 5.2 Identify specific strengths of service provided and determine their relevance in the context of ongoing recovery 5.3 Identify and discuss with client and carer any new or ongoing difficulties and concerns where change or enhancement of supports and services are required for continued recovery 5.4 Identify and negotiate with client and carer potential changes to recovery goals, services to be provided and/or referral options as a basis for continued recovery 5.5 Adjust recovery plan and service delivery to strengthen achievements and support and promote ongoing recovery |
6. Report and document information | 6.1 Document information about service delivery, outcomes, issues and revisions according to the organisation's protocols 6.2 Observe privacy and confidentiality requirements when reporting interventions 6.3 Use appropriate terminology to document consumer response, outcomes and identified problems related to the intervention |
7. Maintain safety in practice | 7.1 Use conflict resolution and negotiation as appropriate 7.2 Take appropriate action to ensure safety of self, client and others 7.3 Acknowledge limits of own abilities and make referrals as appropriate in accordance with organisation policies and available resources 7.4 Seek emergency assistance as required |