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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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Requirements of own work role may include: | Accreditation standardsIndividual awards and benchmarksLegislation relevant to work areaLevel of responsibilityOrganisation guidelines |
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Organisation policy on confidentiality may relate to: | Access to recordsDestruction of recordsRelease of informationStorage of recordsVerbal and written communication |
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Organisationpolicies, protocols and procedures refer to: | Guidelines and practices to be applied in the work role, such as:Formal, documented guidelines of an organisationInformal practices used by an organisation or individual owner/operator |
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Organisation procedures, policies, awards, standards and legislation may relate to: | Accreditation and service provision standards of other relevant industry organisationsCurrent Australian standardsEmployment and vocational training standardsFederal and state legislationQuality management policy and practiceSector specific legislation and standards, for example:home and community care standardsaged care accreditation standardsdisability service standardshousing regulation and standardsService delivery standards |
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Client may include | Communities or groupsFamily, carers, significant others, legal guardiansIndividual person |
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Stakeholders and representatives may include: | ClientsCommunity organisationsFamilies and care giversFriends, peers and target groupGovernment representatives and service providersLocal communityManagement, colleagues, supervisor, team membersPeak bodies and networks in the sectorServicesSpecialists/experts |
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Different sectors within community services may include but are not limited to: | Aged careAlcohol and other drugsChild protectionChildren's servicesCommunity developmentCommunity workDisability servicesEmployment services Family and domestic violenceHome and community careHousingMental HealthYouth work and juvenile justice |
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Different models of work in the sector may include: | Advocacy Case managementCommunity developmentCommunity educationDevelopmentalInter-agency approachParticipatoryPerson-centredService deliveryWorking with families |
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Values and philosophy underpinning work in the sector may include: | A holistic and person-centred approach, embracing:promotion of well being of staff, clients and communitiesearly identification of problemsdelivery of appropriate servicescommitment to meeting the needs and upholding the rights of peoplecommitment to empowering the person and/or the communityethical behaviourpreventative strategiesexercise of responsibilities and accountabilities within the context of duty of care for clients |
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A commitment to access and equity principles must be demonstrated by: | A non-discriminatory approach to all people using the service, their family and friends, the general public and co-workers |
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A person-centred approach includes: | Putting people and carers at the centre of service deliveryWhen the person is a child or young person, service delivery strategies may need to be modified to ensure child safety and provide a child friendly, supportive environmentIncluding people in decision-making relating to their careInvolving people in discussions about service delivery options and issues Obtaining the person's consent to examine, treat or work with themEffective customer service Listening to and addressing complaints within scope of own work role |
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Employee rights and responsibilities may relate to: | Adherence to OHS Attendance requirementsConfidentiality and privacy of organisation, client and colleague informationDuty of care responsibilitiesLeave entitlementsObeying lawful ordersOrganisation policies and proceduresProtection from discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplaceThe right to union representation |
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Issues requiring mandatory notification may include: | Issues defined by jurisdictional legislation and/or regulatory requirementsIssues specifically identified by under organisation policiesProtection of children and others identified to be at risk |
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Identifying and implementing improved work practices may include: | Application of safety practices, including for work in a range of contexts, such the person's homeAssessing/observing/measuring environmental factorsChecking equipmentDeveloping and implementing child safe, child friendly resources, environment and work tools to support staff and volunteers working with people under 18 years of ageMonitoring tasksReporting and implementing suggested improvementsResponding to surveys and questionnairesSeeking and addressing customer feedback |
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Basic home fire safety includes knowledge of: | Behaviour that may contribute to fire injury and/or fatalityHigh fire risk groupsOptimum placement of smoke alarmsReferring client for smoke alarm installation and maintenanceRole of a working smoke alarm Smoke alarm testing and cleaningTypes of smoke alarms |
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Employer rights and responsibilities may relate to: | Enterprise workplace agreements Legislative requirements for employee dismissal i.e. Workplace Relations ActLegislative requirements to provide a safe work environment free from discrimination and sexual harassment (see State and Commonwealth anti-discrimination legislation)Relevant State and Territory employment legislation i.e. wage rates, employment conditions |
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Designated skill and knowledge development may, for example, relate to: | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation emergency response and notification protocolsChild protectionCommunication, conflict resolutionCultural awarenessCustomer service, including the provision of a child friendly environment that values, respects and welcomes children and young peopleDiscrimination, harassment and bullying in the workplaceFire emergency response procedures for notification and containment of fire, use of fire fighting equipment and fire safety proceduresFirst aidFormal and informal resolution of grievances Hazard controlManual handlingOHSQuality improvement policy and practiceSecurity proceduresWaste management |
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