Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander workers to work powerfully in a community work and/or service delivery context to empower the community |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit is basic to community work and the delivery of community services by members of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities The unit applies to those Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander workers who may work individually and as part of a team, whether the services are delivered through visits to the community, in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community clinics or in mainstream services |
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. Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities |
1.1 Work with understanding of the cultural issues and complexities of working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities 1.1 Take into account the national/local history and cultural aspects of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people as a factor in work 1.2 Identify historical, cultural, social , political , economic and environmental factors and their continuing impact on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in contemporary society 1.3 Reflect in work practice current strategies, programs and models that address Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander issues and support community control |
2. Apply community development frameworks and models to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander context |
2.1 Identify the role of relevant Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander services and organisations 2.2 Involve Aboriginal and/or Torres strait Islander people and communities in the delivery of services they have determined as needed 2.3 Involve Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in achieving access and equity to services 2.4 Establish and maintain networks with relevant agencies and associated community services to support and empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities |
3. Work in a culturally safe manner |
3.1 Consider and respect local community values, cultural beliefs and gender roles when working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people 3.2 Apply cultural safety protocols in implementing government policies, undertaking research and data collection and working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people 3.3 Identify cultural factors that may produce stress and have a potential to impact own work practices and report to organisation as appropriate to support service delivery and personal well being 3.4 Work safely within own responsibility and competence and in line with community protocols, organisation policies and regulatory requirements |
4. Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply strategies and policies which deal with identified issues and needs |
4.1 Identify aspects of organisation service strategies, policies, bodies and resources relevant to work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities 4.2 Apply strategies and policies to address identified needs of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and communities 4.3 Identify barriers to access and equity in relation to Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander services 4.4 Take available opportunities to advocate on behalf of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and/or communities 4.5 Maintain confidentiality of client information |
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 knowledge (contd ):
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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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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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Cultural respect |
This unit of competency supports the recognition, protection and continued advancement of the inherent rights, cultures and traditions of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples It recognises that the improvement of the health and well being status of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people must include attention to physical, spiritual, cultural, emotional and social well being, community capacity, self-determination and governance Its application must be culturally sensitive and supportive of traditional healing and health, knowledge and practices |
The history of Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people includes : |
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Community control refers to : |
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Agencies and associated community services may include : |
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Cultural safety refers to : |
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Cultural factors that may produce stress include : |
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Organisation policies and regulatory requirements may include : |
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Barriers to access and equity in relation to Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander services may include : |
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Social , political , economic and environmental factors that impact on Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander health include : |
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Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander community service , strategies , policies and resources may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable