Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to implement risk management strategies in crisis situation |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit may apply to community services work in a range of contexts |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Pre-requisite |
This unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisite unit:
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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. Implement risk minimisation strategies |
1.1 Establish a framework for dealing with potential crisis situations 1.2 Undertake timely risk assessment of potential crisis situation, with due consideration for the safety of young people and others 1.3 Identify, assess and implement a variety of possible strategies to minimise risk in accordance with organisation procedures 1.4 Identify appropriate sources and strategies for accessing support and act on as required 1.5 Call for further assistance without delay, where it is required |
2. Maintain a safe environment for young people |
2.1 Identify and routinely implement organisation's policies , procedures and practices designed to maximise physical and emotional safety of young person 2.2 Maintain healthy and safe environment to minimise potential for harm 2.3 Respond to incidents to safeguard young people 2.4 Initiate appropriate post critical activities to assist young people and provide routinely 2.5 Ensure all legislative and ethical requirements are met by self and those who supervise |
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 : 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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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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Young people will include : |
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Crisis situations may include : |
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Possible strategies to minimise risk may include : |
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Strategies for crisis /emergency action may include : |
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Assistance will include : |
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Organisation's policies and procedures will include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable