Assessment Requirements for SISFFIT025 Recognise the dangers of providing nutrition advice to clients

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Assessment Requirements for SISFFIT025 Recognise the dangers of providing nutrition advice to clients

Modification History

Not applicable.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

identify at least ten client situations when referral to an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Sports Dietitian or General Practitioner is required:

record the details of the client situation/reason for referral

identify the appropriate health professional for the situation.

Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

purpose, use and limitations of the Australian Dietary Guidelines:

food groups

guidelines

Australian guide to healthy eating and the template for adaptation for clients

the role and professional boundaries of the personal trainer, medical and allied health professionals in providing nutritional advice, weight loss support and exercise prescription

the role of the personal trainer in providing nutritional advice within appropriate guidelines of Eat for Health Program incorporating the Australian Dietary Guidelines

situations when referral to an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Sports Dietitian or General Practitioner is required, and which professional is most appropriate for the situation:

when individuals ask for specific information regarding weight management or indicate interest in more information on weight loss

when clients have specific questions regarding dieting, diet trends and supplementation

when clients have specific questions regarding the suitability of participating in an available nutrition program when specific health indicators demonstrate increased health risks after pre-exercise screening and client reporting

when the client’s eating patterns are extreme and not meeting nutritional requirements e.g. removing / limiting inappropriately food groups

when the client may benefit from attending a structured support program

when the client is having difficulty achieving weight loss goals

when the client has high intensity or high level training or sports performance requirements

when the client needs support regarding attitudes to eating and may benefit from additional assistance

risks of providing nutritional information to the following specific population clients:

pregnant or lactating women

very underweight, overweight or obese

impaired Glucose Tolerance, Impaired Fasting Glucose or strong family history of Type 2 Diabetes

Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes

cardiovascular disease, Renal disease or Liver disease

food allergies and intolerances

diagnosed with, undergoing treatment for, or recovering from cancer

frail elderly

mental illness

high intensity and high volume exercise or sport

other health conditions affected by nutrition.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated in:

a fitness industry workplace or simulated environment where clients are seeking information regarding health and fitness, including nutrition information and guidance.

Assessment must ensure use of:

documented organisational policies and procedures

industry endorsed scope of practice for the role and scope of a personal trainer

workplace documents and systems for client consultations and referral letters

scope of practice documents of medical and allied health professionals

current healthy information resources:

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) – Australian Dietary Guidelines

up-to-date resources for researching the role of various health professionals and the risks of providing nutritional information to various clients

learning and assessment tools validated by:

an Accredited Practising Dietitian or an Accredited Sports Dietitian with at least two consecutive years experience in clinical practice

clients and medical or allied health professionals for referral processes; these can be:

clients, and medical or allied health professionals in the workplace, or

individuals who participate in project activities, role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, within a training organisation.

Assessment activities that allow the individual to:

identify situations where the client must be referred to a medical or allied health professional for nutritional or other lifestyle advice

recognise the dangers of providing nutritional information to clients in at least ten client situations or interactions.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisation’s requirements for assessors, and:

have achieved a Diploma of Fitness or above; and

have at least 1 year consecutive post qualification fitness industry experience in the application of the skills and knowledge of the Diploma of Fitness.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1ca50016-24d2-4161-a044-d3faa200268b