Modification History
CHC08 Version 3 |
CHC08 Version 4 |
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CHCCS403B Provide brief intervention |
CHCCS403C Provide brief intervention |
ISC upgrade changes to remove references to old OHS legislation and replace with references to new WHS legislation. No change to competency outcome. |
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to identify, implement and monitor brief intervention strategies for use in a variety of community health contexts |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit may apply in a range of community service contexts |
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. Explain what brief intervention is and how it can be effectively used |
1.1 Define features of brief interventions and give examples 1.2 Explain reasons for using brief interventions, who can use them and when they may be appropriate 1.3 Describe stages of behaviour change model, including elements of pre-contemplation, contemplation, action and maintenance 1.4 Describe step by step process for undertaking brief interventions |
2. Assess a client's need for intervention and the type of brief intervention required |
2.1 Assess client's need for intervention 2.2 Elicit issue/s of concern and determine client's stage in his/her decision to change 2.3 Identify resources required to support the brief intervention 2.4 Identify and plan appropriate brief intervention strategies to match client need |
3. Practise and use brief intervention strategies which match a client's stage of change |
3.1 Raise awareness of the health issue with a client who is not contemplating change 3.2 Conduct brief motivational interview with a client who is contemplating change 3.3 Support client who expresses motivation to change in exploring choices, setting goals and identifying relapse prevention strategies 3.4 Take opportunities to support and encourage a client who has made a change 3.5 For a client who has lapsed or relapsed into prior behaviour, identify current needs and sources of assistance, and give support as appropriate |
4. Monitor brief intervention activities |
4.1 Keep notes are kept in the client's file in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 4.2 Ensure client's file notes include the client's stage of decision-making on each occasion 4.3 Maintain confidentiality and security of information 4.4 Regularly review client's progress or outcomes 4.5 Discuss outcomes with the client in an appropriate manner 4.6 Discuss the use of brief intervention as a public health strategy with others in the organisation within the context of service evaluation procedures |
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: |
Assessment should include a combination of methods such as:
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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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Workers may be engaged in a working environment in which they: |
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Features of brief interventions include: |
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Reasons for using brief interventions may include: |
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Resources required to support the brief intervention may include: |
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Brief intervention strategies may include: |
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Organisation policies and procedures include those relating to: |
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Monitoring and feedback may be: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable