Modification History
CHC08 Version 3 |
CHC08 Version 4 |
Comments |
CHCCS417A Provide support and care relating to suicide bereavement |
CHCCS417B Provide support and care relating to suicide bereavement |
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 provide support for individuals who are experiencing bereavement in relation to suicide |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit of competency may be applied in a range of community services contexts involving supporting individuals dealing with suicide bereavement |
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. Recognise the impact of the aftermath of suicide |
1.1 Outline and recognise shared features of all loss 1.2 Outline and recognise distinctive features of suicide loss and trauma 1.3 Outline and recognise the additional features of suicide bereavement after a mental illness 1.4 Recognise the elevated risk of suicide and other harm behaviours that may be associated with suicide loss 1.5 Recognise the increased risk of developing adverse impacts on health and well being after suicide loss |
2. Identify and understand needs of and provide support for those bereaved by suicide |
2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of suicidal ideation and other risk taking behaviours 2.2 Recognise the importance of proactive measures that facilitate early access to suicide bereavement support as required by the bereaved 2.3 Identify essential immediate and ongoing resources and processes for support of persons bereaved by suicide 2.4 Apply understanding of the difference and boundaries among education, support and therapeutic approaches 2.5 Apply understanding of the principles of working with persons bereaved by suicide, including bereavement support and suicide prevention 2.6 Address the needs of the individual, family and community in a plan for dealing with the aftermath of suicide, including the identification of external support agencies 2.7 Recognise the impact of lifespan and developmental issues on suicide bereavement 2.8 Recognise the impact of cultural, social, ethnic and spiritual issues impacting on people bereaved by suicide 2.9 Identify the role and value of diverse mourning practices and rituals 2.10 Recognise the use and power of language and communication |
3. Identify suicide prevention strategies in the aftermath of suicide |
3.1 Identify the main areas to be considered in the aftermath of a suicide 3.2 Apply knowledge of suicide prevention and post-vention skills 3.3 Identify and apply intervention responses to address elevated suicide risk and increase safety |
4. Identify appropriate self-care resources |
4.1 Monitor own stress level in relation to working in the area of suicide bereavement 4.2 Use appropriate self-care strategies to develop and maintain physical and emotional well being |
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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Related units: |
This unit is recommended to be assessed in conjunction with related unit:
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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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Features of suicide loss may include: |
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Support for those bereaved by suicide may include: |
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Education approaches may include: |
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Support approaches may include: |
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Therapeutic approaches may include but are not limited to: |
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Principles of working with persons bereaved by suicide may include: |
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Needs of the individual, family and community may include: |
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Lifespan and developmental issues may include: |
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External support agencies may include, but are not limited to: |
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Use and power of language and communication refers to: |
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Suicide prevention and post-vention skills and intervention responses may include: |
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Self-care strategies may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable