Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages.

Significant change to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment including volume and frequency requirements. Significant changes to knowledge evidence.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify individual skill development needs

1.1 Identify the person with disability’s skill development needs using a person-centred approach

1.2 Document development needs in line with organisation program guidelines

1.3 Identify skills development opportunities in collaboration with the person and/or family and/or carer and/or other relevant person for inclusion in the individualised plan

1.4 Make referrals to other staff or specialist services according to the persons needs

2. Plan person-centred, ongoing skill development

2.1 Use appropriate communication techniques to engage the person in identifying learning goals

2.2 Identify a range of learning strategies and opportunities to address the person’s goals

2.3 Develop formal ongoing skills development activities using a person-centred approach and, where appropriate, in conjunction with other relevant personnel

2.4 Document ongoing skills development in the person’s individualised plan

3. Implement person-centred, ongoing skills development strategies

3.1 Work with the person to implement ongoing skills development strategies in a manner that is respectful, motivating and empowering

3.2 Inform and support colleagues and relevant others to implement person-centred ongoing skills development in line with the person’s individualised plan

3.3 Access and utilise equipment and resources as required to facilitate the learning process

3.4 Document outcomes in the person’s individualised plan

4. Evaluate skills development and review plan

4.1 Monitor the person’s development and provide feedback to the person and/or carer and/or relevant other regarding progress towards objectives and goals

4.2 Evaluate effectiveness of ongoing skills development using the person’s records and update plan to meet changing needs of the person

4.3 Identify opportunities for ongoing skill development

5. Identify and implement incidental learning opportunities to enhance skills development

5.1 Identify situations that can act as potential informal learning opportunities and encourage learning

5.2 Provide appropriate constructive advice to the person and/or family and/or carer and/or relevant other as soon as possible in appropriate format

5.3 Provide encouragement when the person takes initiative in learning situations

5.4 Withdraw support to an appropriate level in order to encourage experiential learning and development

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages.

Significant change to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment including volume and frequency requirements. Significant changes to knowledge evidence.