Assessment Requirements for CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for 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. Removed pre-requisites. 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:

coordinated the service needs for at least 3 older people requiring varying levels or types of support

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:

the social model of disability

aspects of elder abuse, including:

indications of neglect or abuse

emotional impact of abuse

appropriate management of issues surrounding abuse

manifestations and presentation of common health problems associated with ageing, appropriate actions in response to these problems and when to refer

role and function of various relevant health professionals

relevant community and support services

principles and practices of case management

organisation standards, policies and procedures

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in an ageing support workplace with the addition of simulations and scenarios where the full range of contexts and situations have not been provided in the workplace. These are situations relating to emergency or unplanned procedures where assessment in these circumstances would be unsafe, impractical or threatens the dignity of the older person. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

individualised plans and any relevant equipment outlined in the plan

organisation guidelines for abuse or neglect

Overall, assessment must involve workplace interactions with older people, colleagues, families/carers and working with the older person’s individualised plan.

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