Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise stress in the work environment and develop a personal stress management plan |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit applies to work in a range of health settings and involves providing and receiving support from colleagues in the management of stress at work Application of this unit should be contextualised to reflect any stress management issues and practices specific to each workplace |
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. Develop personal stress management plan |
1.1 Recognise potential causes of stress so that immediate action can be taken to reduce or eliminate the stress 1.2 Recognise own response to stress in the workplace 1.3 Organise work to minimise stress where possible 1.4 Develop a personal stress management plan in consultation with supervisor 1.5 Constantly monitor personal stress levels and evaluate the effectiveness of the stress management plan on an ongoing basis 1.6 Take further action to manage stress when necessary |
2. Offer support to colleagues |
2.1 Observe team members and colleagues for signs of stress after incidents and over time 2.2 Informally debrief stressful incidents as soon as possible so prompt action can be taken to minimise stress reactions 2.3 Offer constructive support to encourage effective management of personnel stress 2.4 Identify need for further stress counselling and encourage prompt action |
3. Receive support from colleagues |
3.1 Recognise own level of stress on an ongoing basis and identify factors affecting stress level so prompt action can be taken to reduce or eliminate the effects of stress 3.2 Seek support from colleagues when needed and accept where appropriate 3.3 Recognise need for further stress counselling and promptly seek appropriate counselling |
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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Essential skills (contd ):
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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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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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Potential causes of stress may include but are not limited to : |
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Responses to stress may include but are not limited to : |
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Support may include , but is not limited to : |
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Support and de -brief may be provided : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable