Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a rehabilitation environment |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit applies to workers within a rehabilitation environment and applies to work performed within a defined range of skilled operations within broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures where some discretion and judgement is required |
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 role of the rehabilitation industry and relevant health care workers in the rehabilitation environment |
1.1 Identify the role and function of the different occupations associated with the rehabilitation environment 1.2 Identify the role and activities of the rehabilitation industry and of organisations within the industry 1.3 Identify the role of health care workers/professionals working within the industry |
2. Demonstrate a commitment to quality rehabilitation services for people with disabilities |
2.1 Identify the common disabilities associated with the rehabilitation industry 2.2 Demonstrate an understanding of elementary social and behavioural aspects of common disabilities 2.3 Demonstrate an understanding of the rights of people with disabilities 2.4 Take into account the attitudes and values regarding disabilities 2.5 Take into account environment influences on people with a disability |
3. Communicate effectively with others |
3.1 Collect information needed to achieve work responsibilities 3.2 Use verbal communication and listening skills to seek, convey and confirm workplace instructions 3.3 Participate in work group discussions concerning workplace issues 3.4 Follow appropriate meeting processes 3.5 Respond promptly to instructions or enquires in accordance with organisation requirements 3.6 Provide technical advice to relevant professionals concerning client equipment issues and concerns 3.7 Provide appropriate technical documentation for the assistive technology solution provided |
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 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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Method of 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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Common disabilities associated with the rehabilitation industry may include but are not limited to : |
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Elementary social and behavioural aspects of disabilities may include but is not limited to : |
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Rights of people with a disability includes : |
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Environmental influences may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable