Assessment Requirements for CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

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 changes to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment, including volume and frequency.

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:

promoted Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety in the context of at least 1 workplace

researched culture and history, the impact of European settlement, loss of land and culture and the importance of lore and kinship

evaluated ways to improve communication with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who may be clients or colleagues.

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:

concept of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety in the community services and health context, and its relationship with:

cultural awareness

cultural competence

legislative context for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

the diversity of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures

historical, social, political and economic issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their engagement with community services and health systems, including:

impact of European settlement

loss of land and culture

racism and discrimination

past and present power relations

own culture, western systems and structures and how these impact on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their engagement with services

factors that contribute to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ill health and common diseases experienced by these groups of people:

impact of trauma on individuals’ ability for:

decision-making

communicating

understanding

retaining information

ways to involve Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the planning and delivery of services and programs

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. Where simulation is used, it must reflect real working conditions by modelling industry operating conditions and contingencies, as well as, using suitable facilities, equipment and resources.

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

In addition, assessment must involve persons approved of by relevant local community elders.

Links

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