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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 of assessment	The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace Where for reasons of safety space or access to equipment and resources assessment takes place away from the workplace the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Conditions of assessment	This unit includes skills and knowledge specific to Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander culture Assessment must therefore be undertaken by a workplace assessor who has expertise in the unit of competency or who has the current qualification being assessed and who is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander himherself or accompanied and advised by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who is a recognised member of the community with experience in primary health care

Context of assessment	Competence should be demonstrated working individually under supervision or as part of a primary health care team working with Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible

Related units	This unit may be assessed independently or in conjunction with other units with associated workplace application

Range Statement



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.

Cultural Respect	This competency standard supports the recognition, protection and continued advancement of the inherent rights, cultures and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples It recognises that the improvement of the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must include attention to physical, spiritual, cultural, emotional and social well-being, community capacity and governance Its application must be culturally sensitive and supportive of traditional healing and health, knowledge and practices

Community Control	Community participation and control in decision-making is essential to all aspects of health work, and the role of the health worker is to support the community in this process

Supervision	Supervision must be conducted in accordance with prevailing State/Territory and organisation legislative and regulatory requirements References to supervision may include either direct or indirect supervision of work by more experienced workers, supervisors, managers or other health professionals A person at this level should only be required to make decisions about clients within the organisation's standard treatment protocols and associated guidelines

Legislative Requirements	Federal, State or Territory legislation may impact on workers' practices and responsibilities. Implementation of the competency standards should reflect the legislative framework in which a health worker operates. It is recognised that this may sometimes reduce the application of the Range of Variables in practice. However, assessment in the workplace or through simulation should address all essential skills and knowledge across the Range of Variables Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers may be required to operate in situations that do not constitute 'usual practice' due to lack of resources, remote locations and community needs. As a result, they may need to possess more competencies than described by 'usual practice circumstances' Under all circumstances, the employer must enable the worker to function within the prevailing legislative framework

Issues relating to access to food may include:	Income Nutritional knowledge Physical abilities of individuals Transport Other social and domestic factors Community infrastructure factors

Nutrition requirements for specific groups include those for:	Babies Infants Children Adolescents Adults Pregnant and breastfeeding women Men Older people

Selecting an appropriate diet may include:	Reference to Australian Dietary Guidelines Series including: Dietary guidelines for older Australians Dietary guidelines for Australian adults Dietary guidelines for children and adolescents in Australia Use of a model, such as the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Guide to Healthy Eating or other appropriate tools Consideration of: available food sources individual, family and community issues relating to access to food stage of life specific dietary guidelines provided for health reasons

Suggestions for modifying food eaten to reduce risks of diet-related diseases may relate to:	Overweight and obesity Diabetes Cardiovascular disease High blood pressure and high blood lipids Common dietary restrictions identified for clients with chronic renal failure (supported by specialist referral) Other diet related diseases (supported by specialist referral)

Information about healthy eating for infants includes:	Explanation of: why breast milk is best for babies and breastfeeding is best for mothers strategies to support mothers initiate and maintain breast feeding role of the colostrum in the first days of the baby's life risks of formula feeding evaluation of various formula feeds available for infants Demonstration of correct selection, preparation and use of formulas and utensils

Information about healthy eating for older infants and toddlers includes:	Explanation of: the relationship between good food and good teeth in early childhood nutritional needs of infants for solid food health risks associated with excessive consumption by the infant and toddler of foods high in salt, sugar and fats most common nutrition related problems in early childhood relationship between infection and poor nutrition in young children strategies to help carers learn about good food for babies and toddlers

Nutrition-related issues for pregnant and/or lactating women may include:	Specific nutritional needs experienced during pregnancy and lactation in relation to dietary guidelines Strategies for meeting additional requirements using appropriate dietary guidelines and resources Personal, social, commercial and environmental factors that may influence a pregnant or lactating woman's food consumption pattern Child-bearing trends of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, and the implications of these trends Family relationships and the various roles and responsibilities family members have in supporting mothers and babies Strategies for achieving healthy weight gain during pregnancy Consequences of inappropriate food, alcohol and other drugs intake during pregnancy and lactation Most common nutrition related problems in pregnancy and after the birth of child

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Evidence Required

Range Statement