Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by the worker to facilitate the empowerment of a people with disability by fostering self determination, independence and strengths |
Application of the Unit
Application |
The skills and knowledge of this unit of competency requires the worker to foster independence and strengths in people with disability The skills and knowledge should be applied in conjunction with an individualised support plan |
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. Work to enhance the independence and 'self-determination' of the person with a disability |
1.1 Encourage and support independent action and thinking by the person with the disability 1.2 Identify options for action on relevant issues and discuss with the person with the disability and/or their advocate/s /carer 1.3 Listen to and act upon decisions and/or preferred options of the person with the disability and/or their advocate/s /carer are within organisation policies and protocols 1.4 Provide assistance to person with a disability, their carers and significant others as appropriate to enhance communication of their needs, interests and requirements |
2. Foster the independence of a person with a disability |
2.1 Develop and support strategies to promote independence, taking differences into account 2.2 Provide on-going support, where required, to maximise independence of person with disability 2.3 Encourage colleagues to promote independence of people with disability 2.4 Encourage people with disability to participate in appropriate forums and provide them with information and skills to do so 2.5 Identify and utilise compensatory aids and modifications in the environment that promote individual strengths and capacities |
3. Contribute to the development and review of policy and legislation related to disabilities and disability services |
3.1 Encourage people with disability and/or their advocate/s /carer to express their views about policies, legislation and empowerment 3.2 Report non-compliance with legislation and/or policy and protocols to an appropriate person 3.3 Contribute to review of legislation and policy frameworks 3.4 Provide feedback from consumers through appropriate mechanisms 3.5 Work as member of team to research and contribute to policies on empowerment |
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 may include : |
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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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People with disability may include : |
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Contexts may include : |
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Policy and legislation may include those related to : |
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Report may include : |
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Forums may include : |
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Strategies for supporting people with disability to express their ideas and opinions may include : |
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Sexuality and identity needs may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable