Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit describes the introductory knowledge and skills required to prepare a worker for working with clients |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit applies to those working with clients with alcohol and other drugs (AOD) issues in the delivery of community services |
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. Develop knowledge of the alcohol and other drugs work |
1.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the current issues which impact on the work area/organisation and different models of work 1.2 In collecting information about the work role and the organisation's role, seek the views of key stakeholders and representatives from relevant target groups and use these views in accordance with organisation policies and procedures |
2. Demonstrate commitment to the central philosophies of the alcohol and other drugs work |
2.1 Demonstrate consideration and understanding of the essential values and philosophies of the sector in all work undertaken 2.2 Demonstrate a commitment to access and equity principles in work undertaken 2.3 Identify personal values and attitudes regarding alcohol and other drugs use and take these values and attitudes into account when implementing work activities |
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 These include knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
In addition, the candidate must be able 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 These include 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 unit of competency : |
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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 : |
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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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Stakeholders and representatives may include : |
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Different models of work may include : |
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The essential 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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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable