Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to support clients to participate in developmental activities that will enhance or maintain functional status |
Application of the Unit
Application |
Work performed requires a range of well developed skills where some discretion and judgment is required and individuals will take responsibility for their own outputs Allied Health Assistants operate within the scope of their defined roles and responsibilities and under supervision of an occupational therapist For training and assessment pathways, experience in workplace application of the skills and knowledge identified in this competency unit should be provided as required to support allied health professions |
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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan to deliver skill development program activities based on identified goals |
1.1 Obtain information about the developmental program from an allied health professional 1.2 Consult allied professional about the developmental program requirements and desired client outcomes 1.3 Identify program requirements outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation and discuss with allied health professional 1.4 Identify and confirm impact of the program's contribution to the client's overall care plan 1.5 Determine client availability according to organisation protocols 1.6 Identify cultural and spiritual issues that might have an impact on client's maintenance of function |
2. Develop skill development and maintenance program based on identified goals |
2.1 Assist professional to work with client and carers to identify current skills and abilities and how these can be built upon to participate more meaningfully in the client's environment (s ) 2.2 Assist professional to work with client and carers to identify their needs and priorities in terms of specific skill development and maintenance 2.3 Identify skills that need to be developed that are outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation and refer to the allied health professional 2.4 Assist professional to work with the client and carers to develop goals that will enable work at the client's own pace to acquire and retain skills for daily living 2.5 Support the client and carers to identify methods that will build upon their strengths when developing, and retaining skills 2.6 Work with professional and client to determine methods of evaluating the effectiveness of activities and methods |
3. Deliver skill development and maintenance program |
3.1 Gather the equipment and materials to deliver the program, in line with client needs, specifications of the allied health professional and legislative and organisation guidelines 3.2 Check safety and efficiency of any equipment and materials 3.3 Support client to carry out activities in ways that promote safety, involvement and confidence, and adhere to the cultural and spiritual beliefs and preference of the client 3.4 Provide support according to principles and practices of active support , in a manner that is respectful of the client and provides encouragement and motivation to optimise client interest and involvement 3.5 Set up the environment to optimise client interest, participation and involvement 3.6 Identify and respond appropriately to any risk to clients or others and report accordingly 3.7 Provide reinforcement and constructive feedback to client and carers about involvement in activities 3.8 Modify approaches if client becomes distressed, in pain or communicate their desire to stop or amend the activity 3.9 Seek advice if safety issues arise, does not wish to continue, is distressed or in pain or if conflict arises with client 3.10 Assist professional to work with client to review progress 3.11 Under direction of an occupational therapist, adapt the environment and activity to maximise functional independence |
4. Clean and store equipment and materials |
4.1 Clean equipment and materials according to manufacturers requirements 4.2 Store equipment and materials according to manufacturers requirements and organisation protocols 4.3 Report equipment faults to appropriate person |
5. Document client information |
5.1 Use accepted protocols to document information relating to the program in line with organisation requirements 5.2 Provide regular feedback to the client's care team 5.3 Use appropriate terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems related to the program |
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 This includes 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 This includes 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 competency unit : |
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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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Supervision refers to : |
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Skill development program activities may include but are not limited to : |
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Information may include : |
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Client may include : |
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Client environment's may include : |
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Relevant guidelines may include : |
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Active support must include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable