Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to facilitate a broad range of programs to meet the needs of families within a specific community |
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. Assess needs of families in the community |
1.1 Assess family's level of need having regard to broad social and cultural perspectives in the area 1.2 Ensure assessment includes criteria relevant to needs of culturally and linguistically diverse families, Aboriginal families and families from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds 1.3 Apply the family law framework as an integrated part of family 1.4 Utilise appropriate assessment tools to obtain information about the needs of families within a specific community 1.5 Consult industry networks to inform assessment of the needs of families in the community |
2. Facilitate the delivery of a family inclusive service |
2.1 Ensure demographic research informs response to community needs for early family intervention 2.2 Develop and implement organisation guidelines containing current polices for early family intervention and crisis support 2.3 Provide educational services to facilitate sound parenting practices 2.4 Ensure the process of service delivery aims to increase active and positive participation of families in the community |
3. Review and monitor practice |
3.1 Monitor approaches to family support service delivery and programs and adjust procedures to ensure ongoing effectiveness 3.2 Ensure programs and procedures incorporate changes to address consumer and other feedback |
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:
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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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Assess family's level of need includes : |
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Networks may include : |
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Needs of families include : |
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Crisis support includes : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable