Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to manage resources and systems to deliver quality client services within complex or changing circumstances |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit may apply in a range of community service contexts |
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. Mange service delivery to address client needs |
1.1 Ensure appropriate and accurate records of client needs and service delivery options are developed and maintained 1.2 Identify barriers to client services in consultation with clients 1.3 Apply understanding of relevant options for service delivery to match services to client's needs and rights 1.4 Take all available opportunities to promote client services and their benefits 1.5 Ensure the strategic direction of the organisation, individual and community needs and external requirements guide the provision of client services 1.6 Develop and implement performance indicators to routinely monitor client service delivery |
2. Plan client service delivery |
2.1 Ensure service delivery planning includes client involvement in negotiation and agreement on appropriate goals, strategies and outcomes 2.2 Identify strategies to deal with contingencies which may arise 2.3 Identify relevant people and organisations to provide support and expertise to maximise effectiveness of service delivery 2.4 Routinely collect and analyse information on clients and delivery options to ensure services delivered reflect client needs and rights, current best practice, organisation and legislative guidelines, ethical practices and duty of care considerations |
3. Review client services |
3.1 Routinely review matching between client requirements and service delivery 3.2 Involve client and all other relevant personnel in review of service delivery 3.3 Monitor changes in circumstances, environmental factors or alterations to client needs and rights and incorporate in review of service delivery 3.4 Modify client service to reflect changing needs and rights and feedback on effectiveness of service delivery 3.5 Undertake appropriate work to ensure client concerns about service are resolved and complaints of a serious nature dealt with in accordance with organisation procedures |
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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Client services refer to community services and may include : |
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Clients may include : |
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Resources include : |
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Quality service standards include : |
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Legislation and policies and procedures include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable