Modification History
CHC08 Version 3 |
CHC08 Version 4 |
Comments |
CHCAOD406D Work with clients who are intoxicated |
CHCAOD406E Work with clients who are intoxicated |
ISC upgrade changes to remove references to old OHS legislation and replace with references to new WHS legislation. Amended related unit HLTFA311A and HLTFA412A. No change to competency outcome. |
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work with alcohol and/or other drug affected clients in a range of settings including night patrols, detoxification/ withdrawal units and sobering up shelters |
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 |
Related units |
Depending on jurisdiction and job role, assessment of this unit of competency may be required in conjunction with:
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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. Provide a service to intoxicated clients |
1.1 Assess level of intoxication and nature and extent of drug use according to organisation policy and procedure 1.2 Report behaviour or physical status inconsistent with alcohol and/or drug use to the appropriate person and/or seek assistance 1.3 Where necessary, provide first aid and seek assistance from a health professional 1.4 Provide client with a safe and secure environment in which to sober up 1.5 Monitor client's physical state regularly in accordance with organisation polices and procedures to ensure health and safety 1.6 Document services provided to client in accordance with organisation reporting requirements |
2. Assist client with longer term needs |
2.1 Assist client with activities of daily living 2.2 Provide information as appropriate on alcohol and other drugs issues including services available 2.3 Contact families and/or support networks upon request of the client and in accordance with organisation policies 2.4 Assess client in accordance with organisation policy and procedure to determine if they represent a risk to themselves or others by leaving the facility |
3. Apply strategies to reduce harm or injury |
3.1 Maintain calm and confident manner in contact with client 3.2 Conduct interactions with clients in a fair, just, humane and positive manner 3.3 Use strategies identified in organisation response plan 3.4 Maintain safety of self and others 3.5 Provide services to client in a manner consistent with organisation infection control guidelines 3.6 Seek emergency assistance as required |
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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Assess may include: |
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Behaviour or physical state inconsistent with alcohol and other drugs use may include: |
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Assist client with activities of daily living may include: |
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Provide information may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable