This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Essential knowledge

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include knowledge of

Relevant policies protocols and practices of the organisation in relation to Unit Descriptor and work role

Understanding of the legislative processes related to the rights and responsibilities of people with a disability

Understanding of elements of best practice in the area of community inclusion

Strategies for identifying the psychosocial interests abilities and requirements of a person with a disability

Strategies for matching options networks and services to the requirements of people with a disability

Knowledge of programs and agencies that support community integration

Transport services available for people with various types of disabilities

Strategies for providing community education

Aids and equipment used to facilitate community integration

Group dynamics

Working with families and family systems

Role of carers

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to own work role and responsibilities

Follow organisation policies protocols and procedures

Liaise and report appropriately to agencies

Promote community integration to enhance the psychosocial well being of people with a disability

Uphold rights and responsibilities of people with a disability through community integration

Implement a wide range of activities for facilitation of community integration

Implement individualised community support plan

Apply aids and equipment as required to facilitate community participation

In addition the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include the ability to

Apply reading and writing skills required to fulfil work role in a safe manner and as specified by the organisationservice

this requires a level of skill that enables the worker to follow and give workrelated instructions and directions and the ability to seek clarification and comments from clients colleagues health professionals and other service providers

industry work roles will require workers to possess a literacy level that will enable them to read and write clients service delivery plans record in health records complete assessment tools and write reports and submissions

Apply oral communication skills required to fulfil work role in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation

This requires a level of skill that enables the worker to follow workrelated instructions and directions and the ability to seek clarification and comments from supervisors clients and colleagues

industry work roles will require workers to possess effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills that will enable them to ask questions clarify understanding and meaning recognise and interpret nonverbal cues adapt communication styles to meet specific needs provide information and express encouragement and support

Apply problem solving skills that require negotiation and medication skills to resolve problems of a difficult nature within organisation protocols

Collaborate and network with a variety of stakeholders in order to achieve service objectives

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

This unit will be most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions

It is recommended that assessment or information for assessment will be conducted or gathered over a period of time and cover the normal range of workplace situation and settings

Access and equity considerations

All workers in community services should be aware of access equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit can be assessed independently however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged

Resources required for assessment of this unit include access to

appropriate workplace where assessment can take place

relevant organisation policy protocols and procedures

equipment and resources normally used in the workplace

Method of assessment may include

Observation in the workplace

Written assignmentsprojects

Case study and scenario analysis

Questioning

Role play simulation

Related units

This unit should be assessed after or in conjunction with related units

CHCDISA Work effectively with people with a disability

CHCDIS301A Work effectively with people with a disability

CHCDISA Maintain an environment designed to empower people with disabilities

CHCDIS302A Maintain an environment designed to empower people with disabilities

People with disabilities may include:

Contexts may include:

Social network may include:

Individualised plan may include:

Elements of inclusion best practice may include:

Appropriate resources may include:

Examples of physical entry and exit issues may include: