Modification History
CHC08 Version 3 |
CHC08 Version 4 |
Description |
CHCPAS401A Undertake pastoral care work |
CHCPAS401B Undertake pastoral care work |
Unit updated in V4. 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 pastoral care |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit may be applied in a range of pastoral care work contexts |
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 the issue |
1.1 Seek information to determine the range of issues that may be affecting the client within organisation policies and procedures regarding privacy and confidentiality 1.2 Assess well being and needs of the client 1.3 Analyse circumstances and clarify and clearly define the issue/s 1.4 Provide information on the availability of pastoral care services 1.5 Determine manner of pastoral care to be provided, develop an appropriate program and discuss with client |
2. Provide pastoral care |
2.1 Use communication skills to assist the client to identify areas of concern 2.2 Define boundaries and use communication skills that will establish a trusting and respectful relationship 2.3 Provide opportunity for client to disclose personal impressions and experiences 2.4 Determine own capacity to meet client needs and refer to appropriate personnel or agencies if appropriate 2.5 Provide pastoral care within an agreed timeframe, confidentiality requirements, and in accordance with ethical and moral guidelines 2.6 Support significant others including family members where relevant and appropriate 2.7 Organise the involvement of community based religious and spiritual care providers where appropriate 2.8 Assist other practitioners/team members to understand the role of pastoral care workers |
3. Review pastoral care |
3.1 Evaluate provision of pastoral care with the client 3.2 Review previous support 3.3 Evaluate need for ongoing and/or additional support and discuss with supervisor 3.4 Negotiate changes to pastoral care plan with the client 3.5 Reflect on own performance and seek to improve practice |
4. Maintain records |
4.1 Document pastoral care in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 4.2 Maintain records in accordance with organisations policies and procedures |
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: 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
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
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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Pastoral care may include: |
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Communication skills include: |
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Ethical and moral guidelines may include: |
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Appropriate personnel or agencies may include: |
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Community based religious and spiritual care providers may include: |
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Role of pastoral care workers includes: |
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Appropriate communication and relationship building processes may include: |
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Organisation policies and procedures may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable