Elements and Performance Criteria
- Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.
- The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement.
- Work effectively from a trauma informed care perspective
- Create safe environments and relationships with those affected by trauma
- Apply the key principles and practices of trauma informed care
- Respond appropriately to disclosures of trauma
- Respond appropriately to expressions of trauma
- Identify resources and strengths within individuals who have experienced trauma
- Identify resources and supports within the community for people who have experienced trauma
- Utilise self-care strategies
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of trauma informed care in services
- Reflect upon own practice and work environment to embed trauma informed care and practice in service delivery
- Identify barriersto implementing trauma informed care and practice and refer to appropriate/ senior personnel
- Participate in organisation policy development on trauma informed care according to job role
- Identify and participate in strategies to enhance service delivery of trauma informed care
- Respond to stakeholder feedback on trauma informed care service delivery