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

Difference between evidencebased practice continuous quality improvement and research

Duty of care requirements associated with evidencebased practice

High level knowledge of organisation policies and procedures particularly in relation to specific area of practice

High level knowledge of specific area of practice

Models and techniques of quantitative and qualitative research

Models of evidencebased practice

Models of stakeholder management applicable to the community sector and specific area of practice

Outcome based practice

Principles of evidencebased practice

Requirements of systematic review

Rules of evidence

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Analyse and evaluate current trends in own area of practice

Apply high level knowledge and skills in own area of practice

Evaluate own and organisations practices at a detailed level

Identify and communicate effectively with key stakeholders to explain strategies engender support for and feedback about their implementation and maintain strong relationships

Lead implementation of change strategies in own area of practice

Undertake detailed research and analysis in own area of practice

Use research evidence to enhance organisation policies and practices

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

Demonstrate application of skills in

strategic thinkingdecisionmaking

high level of writtenoral work

networking

analysis

critical thinking

problem solving

Develop and promote strategies to address environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues

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

Assessment may be conducted over one or more occasions

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 include access to relevant workplace or simulated realistic workplace setting where assessment may take place

Method of assessment

Assessment may include observation questioning and evidence gathered from a workplace environment

Current trends and practices may refer to:

Strategies to define the problem and/or the desired outcome may include:

Level of evidence may include:

Quality refers to:

Relevance refers to:

Strength refers to:

Evidence may be sourced from:

Outcome indicators may include: