Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit describes the fundamental knowledge of life stages and human development required to recognise individuals functioning effectively at various life stages and to identify variations from the norm for appropriate referral in the context of community services work |
Application of the Unit
Application |
The application of knowledge and skills described in this unit of competency may underpin functions such as obtaining and documentation of client information Functions at this level require a broad overview of appearance and functioning of individuals at different stages of human development across the lifespan |
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. Apply knowledge of human development |
1.1 Use accepted terminology to describe commonly accepted life stages relevant to community services work 1.2 Work with fundamental knowledge of physical and psychological stages of human development relevant to delivery of community services 1.3 Apply a fundamental understanding of key indicators of human development |
2. Apply fundamental knowledge of factors that influence human development |
2.1 Apply a fundamental understanding of factors that enhance human development 2.2 Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of factors that may inhibit human development |
3. Identify and report observable broad variations |
3.1 Identify key behaviours that may indicate variations in human development at each life stage 3.2 Identify observable variations at each life stage 3.3 Describe and document variations using appropriate terminology 3.4 Report identified variations in life stage development in line with industry requirements |
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:
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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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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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Stages of human development include : |
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Stages of development may relate to : |
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Key indicators of human development may relate to : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable