Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit develops the skills necessary to contribute working with a particular population/sub-group of interest /community in the assessment of their health needs It develops the ability to source and develop information and data to assist in reviewing aspects of the problem being targeted and to assist in defining the health needs of the population of interest This in turn, guides the design, planning and evaluation of Population Health projects or interventions |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit applies to work in a public health context and must be applied in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations |
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. Assist in conducting a literature review |
1.1 Identify organisation reports and key documents and assess for relevance to the aims of the literature review 1.2 Consult key stakeholders from the community and other relevant bodies for sources of information relevant to the literature review 1.3 Identify and source information and data at local, state or regional level that may assist in defining and assessing the health needs of a community 1.4 Provide feedback to the work team or team leader on sources of information and stakeholder views |
2. Participate in a consultation process with the target community |
2.1 Contribute to discussions with key stakeholders regarding the health problem, its causes and appropriate interventions/solutions 2.2 Provide briefing materials throughout the consultation process to identify and clarify issues of interest/concern to stakeholders and own organisation 2.3 Provide feedback to the team leader or work team on the results of the consultation process |
3. Contribute to activities that assist the community to identify their health needs |
3.1 Make positive contributions to activities that develop an understanding of the factors contributing to the health problem of the community 3.2 Provide feedback to team members/leader to facilitate discussion and clarify issues arising from the review of literature and consultation process with the community and relevant stakeholders 3.3 Collect further information and data when needed for input into the analysis and presentation of results arising from the review of literature and consultation process 3.4 Recommend activities that would build the capacity of the community to identify their health needs to relevant stakeholders |
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 |
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Related units : |
This unit should be undertaken and assessed in conjunction with the following units:
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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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Health need is defined as : |
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Types of need : |
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Health problem and community being targeted may be identified through one of the following ways : |
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Means of finding relevant literature may include : |
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Briefing materials may include : |
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Feedback may include : |
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Consultation may take the form of one of the following : |
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Relevant sources of information include : |
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Key stakeholders may include : |
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Data may be : |
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Types of data required about the target group may include : |
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Ethical considerations that guide data collection and consultation processes may include : |
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1 Hawe, Degeling and Hall, Evaluating Health Promotion, p. 17.
Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable