Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by workers to provide information to individuals and groups on smoking and smoking cessation programs The unit provides information on the population health issues surrounding tobacco use and the impact of smoking and nicotine dependence on the individual |
Application of the Unit
Application |
Skills and knowledge in this unit are provided to support implementation of common population based smoking cessation strategies such as participation in health promotion campaigns, including the preparation of campaign resources such as pamphlets and participation in health education and health screening activities |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Work undertaken demonstrates an understanding of the context of tobacco use in society |
1.1 In all work, reflect an understanding of the prevalence of; and gender, age and cultural distribution of smoking in the Australian population 1.2 Reflect in work practices, knowledge of cultural and gender factors associated with tobacco use in Australia, including variations in smoking methods and prevalence between culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities and particular demographic groups 1.3 In all work, reflect an understanding of the social , political and economic context of tobacco use in Australian society 1.4 In all work, reflect an understanding of the range of diseases and the health and economic burden attributable to tobacco 1.5 Reflect work undertaken, an understanding of the particular problems associated with smoking among special groups including: pregnant and lactating women; adolescents; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with smoking related diseases; people with a mental illness |
2. Provide information on smoking and its effects |
2.1 Reflect in work undertaken, knowledge of the physiology of nicotine dependence including interactions with various medications 2.2 Reflect in work undertaken, knowledge of behavioural and pharmacological determinants of smoking behaviour 2.3 Provide relevant information relating to smoking and its effects 2.4 Provide and promote health benefits of quitting smoking for the individual |
3. Provide information on smoking cessation treatments and their outcomes |
3.1 Identify and promote national and international best practice strategies for smoking cessation 3.2 Take into account needs of special populations, such as adolescents and people with mental illnesses in promoting smoking cessation programs 3.3 Provide clients with self-help materials, such as pamphlets and fact sheets 3.4 Provide referral to telephone counselling services as required |
4. Screen clients for smoking |
4.1 Assess nicotine dependence using a validated method 4.2 Record client results using a suitable system 4.3 Maintain client records professionally and accurately 4.4 Maintain client confidentiality |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge : The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit : |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment : |
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Method of assessment : |
Assessment may include:
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Related units : |
This unit is a pre-requisite for:
Taking this unit alone does not qualify one to provide smoking cessation interventions It is also recommended that this unit be undertaken with:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Historical , social , political and economic context includes : |
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Special groups include : |
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Population based smoking cessation strategies include : |
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The underpinning values and philosophies of the sector may include : |
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A commitment to access and equity must be demonstrated by : |
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Validated methods for assessing nicotine dependence include : |
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Suitable systems for recording client results include using : |
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Social , political and economic context of tobacco smoking may include reference to : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable