Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to provide education and support in a small group or one to one setting and or for community members on for effective parenting behaviour, general health and well being issues |
Application of the Unit
Application |
The support may be provided in a one to one service delivery mode or in a group |
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. Identify clients particular needs and interests in relation to health, well being and parenting |
1.1 Assess needs of client or group for education and support on health, well being and parenting 1.2 Elicit key issues of concern to determine the nature and scope of education program to be provided 1.3 Identify and plan for appropriate strategies to match client educational needs 1.4 Seek additional assistance and expertise as required 1.5 Identify and discuss resources required to support implementation of the program and changed practices 1.6 Determine stage in client's decision to seek information or change |
2. Lead a group to communicate about parenting |
2.1 Acknowledge what is working well with families and identify their strengths 2.2 Outline stressors and how these impact on families capacity to function effectively 2.3 Outline key knowledge and skill sets 2.4 Encourage group members to share parental experiences and seek additional information and support as required 2.5 Review current skills and expectations for skill development 2.6 Ensure program delivery demonstrates responsiveness to the needs of the group and the community 2.7 Ensure program content reflects current policy and practical application of theory 2.8 Implement processes to ensure assessment of the skill, knowledge and attitudes of group is ongoing during the program 2.9 Discuss parenting behaviour, attitudes and beliefs and how they have an impact on health and well being of children |
3. Identify and respond to group and individual needs |
3.1 Raise awareness of health and well being issue with clients not contemplating change 3.2 Conduct brief motivational interview/ presentation to guide changes when required 3.3 Ensure educational information and support is responsive to needs of individual and community 3.4 Ensure program content reflects current policy and practical application of theory 3.5 Undertake ongoing assessment of client skills, knowledge and attitudes during the program |
4. Support the practice of new behaviours |
4.1 Encourage participants to develop an active support network during the program 4.2 Support modelling of effective parenting techniques and healthy lifestyle 4.3 Provide clear feedback on progress in skill development to participants 4.4 Encourage participants to access further development options as required 4.5 Identify issues that may require referral to professional support and discuss with the client |
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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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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Stressors within the community that may have specific impact on families include : |
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Key knowledge and skill sets : |
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Active support network may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable