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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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Context includes: | Changing social context of work e.g. consumer centred approach, changing government and societal views, approaches to working with clientsEconomic context e.g. The current economic situation as it relates to and affects people with disabilities and the subsequent impact on client needsFacts/myths about disabilityHistorical context of work e.g. changing attitudes, changing approaches to working with clientsPolitical context e.g. government policies and initiativesThe relevant statutory framework |
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Stages of human development may relate to: | Stages of cognitive developmentStages of physical developmentStages of psychosocial development |
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Issues may include: | Access to services for people with disabilities and their carersFamily and carer issuesGrief and lossSupport in meeting individual needs and personal goals of people with disabilities |
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Different models for working in the sector may include: | AdvocacyBehaviour managementBusiness services supportCase managementCommunity accessCommunity development and educationEmployment supportHealth promotionHome based supportLifestyle supportPeer support/self helpResidential servicesRespite careWorking with families |
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The underpinning values and philosophies of the sector may include: | A holistic and person-centred approachCommitment to empowering clientsCommitment to meeting the needs and upholding the rights of clientsCommunity educationDelivery of appropriate services |
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Different client requirements may depend upon: | Type of disability, including:cognitiveintellectualphysicalpsychiatricsensory Support availability including:education and trainingemploymentfamilyfinancialphysical, emotional and behavioural Presence of a chronic illness/condition |
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Policy and legislative requirements include: | Disability Discrimination Act and associated standardsDisability Service StandardsDisability Services Acts (Commonwealth and State)Equal employment opportunity principlesGuardianship BoardMedical legislationMedication regulationsNurses ActOffice of the Public AdvocatePrivacy ActRestrictive practices legislation |
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Commitment to access and equity principles includes: | A non-discriminatory approach to all people using the service, their family and friends, the general public and co-workersClient oriented cultureEnsuring the work undertaken takes account of and caters for differences including: cultural, physical, religious, economic, social, developmental, behavioural, emotional and intellectualImplementation of person-centred practices |
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Rights include principles expressed in: | Charters of human rightsDisability standards Freedom from discriminationFreedom of information |
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Rights include: | Access to complaint mechanismsChoice to participateCommon lawConfidentialityFreedom of associationFriendshipPrivacyTo be treated in a dignified, safe and comfortable mannerTo express own feelings |
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Interests include: | AccommodationFinancialRecreationServices |
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Appropriate people include: | AdministratorsCarersColleaguesDisability servicesEmergency servicesHealth care servicesHealth workersHome and community care servicesRelativesSupervisors |
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Respond to situations of risk in the context of the work role may include: | Identifying risksProviding information on risks or potential risksRisk minimisationStrategies for preventing abuse of people with disabilities |
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