Assessment Requirements for CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions

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:

undertaken the brief intervention process for at least 2 people presenting with different issues at different stages of the change process

used each of the following at least once to support the intervention process:

active listening

non-judgmental language

supportive approach

facilitation and negotiation that assists the person’s decision-making

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:

brief intervention scope and process:

features of brief interventions:

one-to-one approach, private

takes short period of time

may be done by a health team member

client led process

opportunistic

role as public health strategy

reasons for using brief interventions:

to raise awareness

to share knowledge

to help the person to think about making changes to improve health

step by step process

record-keeping requirements

stages of behaviour change model:

elements of pre-contemplation

contemplation

action

maintenance

options and approaches to support behaviour change:

raising awareness

sharing information and resources

exploring concerns and strategies

helping the person express their feelings, make decisions and set goals

highlighting benefits of change

giving positive feedback and encouragement

offering time and support

referring to other sources of assistance

health and well-being considerations:

environmental health

nutrition

alcohol

other drugs

broader contexts for the person’s current behaviour:

cultural

family context

community context

barriers and challenges for positive intervention outcomes and how to address these

legal and ethical considerations for interventions, including:

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

codes of practice

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

the person’s information on which to design intervention

organisation policies and procedures for interventions

modelling typical workplace conditions, including interactions with people with a range of needs

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