Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit recognises the importance of behaviour as a health determinant within the context of broader social determinants of health It aims to develop skills to analyse behaviour that impacts health and ways in which to reinforce or change them to promote health |
Application of the Unit
Application |
Working in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations within which the worker's organisation operates is essential |
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. Identify behaviour that impacts negatively on health and assess readiness for change |
1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of social determinants of health and specific influences on individual's behaviour 1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of environmental factors that restrain change 1.3 Identify behavioural health determinants 1.4 Assess motivation, commitment and confidence levels to change attitudes, beliefs and behaviour in collaboration with other team members and or/ stakeholders 1.5 Reinforce positive beliefs and behaviour 1.6 Consider unintended consequences of desired behaviour and incorporate into the plan |
2. Develop and implement plan for behaviour change |
2.1 Factor into the plan the contribution existing organisations and infrastructure can make towards facilitating individual behaviour change 2.2 Fully explore the opportunity for collaborative partnerships to implement the plan 2.3 Identify pro-active strategies to support behavioural change based on behaviour change models, research available and consultations with experts and/or stakeholders 2.4 Document a plan and implement in consultation with the individual involved 2.5 Construct an evaluation plan/strategy in consultation with the individual involved |
3. Monitor and review progress |
3.1 Identify the most appropriate methods of data collection for recording behaviour 3.2 Collect, summarise and review data related to individual behaviour 3.3 Assess changes in behaviour in collaboration with the individual involved and other experts as may be necessary 3.4 Assess effectiveness of plan in collaboration with other experts and/or stakeholders 3.5 Publish and report results of behaviour change strategies in relevant form |
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 may include : |
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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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Individual behaviours that influence health outcome may include : |
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Selected behaviour change models may include but are not restricted to : |
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Sources of information for the relationship between individual behaviour and health outcome may include : |
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Organisations may include |
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Infrastructure may include : |
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A range of resources may include : |
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Contextual influences on individual health may include the following : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable