Contribute to the continuous improvement of mental health services for consumers and carers

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 CHCPWK002, 'Contribute to the continuous improvement of mental health services for consumers and carers'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Contribute to the continuous improvement of mental health services for consumers and carers' 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. Identify areas for service improvement

1.1 Gather and review information from consumers and/or carers about their satisfaction with, and access to, existing services

1.2 Gather and review feedback from consumers and carers on the effectiveness of services provided and areas for improvement

1.3 Consult with stakeholders to identify available service options, service gaps and any access issues

1.4 Consult with stakeholders to identify culturally appropriate systems and services

1.5 Maintain data collection according to organisation policy and procedures

2. Contribute to service improvements

2.1 Collect and provide consumer and carer feedback about service provision to facilitate improvement to services

2.2 Compile and provide relevant information about possible improvements to services

2.3 Promote the development of linkages and coordination between service providers

2.4 Participate in the development of new systems and processes that promote continuity of care

2.5 Promote service delivery that is visible, accessible and culturally relevant

2.6 Respond appropriately to indications of neglect or abuse in service delivery

3. Participate in activities that support the development of the peer workforce

3.1 Maintain knowledge of research on current trends and resources as they relate to the peer workforce

3.2 Engage in professional development activities to improve own practice

3.3 Establish communication and information sharing processes between service providers

3.4 Establish and maintain connections with consumer and carer networks and/or organisations

3.5 Promote effective systems to support the ongoing development of a peer work force

4. Contribute to service review and evaluation

4.1 Support consumer and carer initiatives

4.2 Identify methods of evaluation and research that are consumer and carer friendly

4.3 Undertake self-reflection and self-evaluation to assess own practice against identified agency objectives or code of ethics, using a range of valid evidence


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCPWK002 appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC43515 - Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work