Assessment Requirements for CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people

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Assessment Requirements for CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Significant change to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment including volume and frequency requirements. Significant changes to knowledge evidence.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

responded to the goals and aspirations of at least 2 older people, 1 in a simulated environment and 1 in the workplace:

employing flexible, adaptable and person-centred approaches to empower the individual

recognising and responding appropriately to situations of risk or potential risk

used oral communication skills to maintain positive and respectful relationships

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

structure and profile of the aged care sector:

residential aged care sector

home and community support sector

current best practice service delivery models

relevant agencies and referral networks for support services

key issues facing older people, including:

stereotypical attitudes and myths

the impact of social devaluation on an individual’s quality of life

implications for work in the sector, including:

concepts of positive, active and healthy ageing

rights-based approaches

person-centred practice

consumer directed care

palliative approach

empowerment and disempowerment

re-ablement and effective re-ablement strategies

the ageing process and related physiological and psychological changes, including sexuality and gender issues

strategies that the older person may adopt to promote healthy lifestyle practices

legal and ethical considerations for working with older people, including:

codes of practice

discrimination

dignity of risk

duty of care

human rights

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations

work health and safety

indicators of abuse and/or neglect, including:

physical

sexual

psychological

financial

reporting requirements for suspected abuse situations

the impact of own attitudes on working with older people

Assessment Conditions

All aspects of the performance evidence must have been demonstrated using simulation prior to being demonstrated in the workplace. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

relevant organisation policies and procedures

relevant aids to assist with independent living

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53