Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

HLTAWOR001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTAWOR001 - Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify factors that affect Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health.
  • Identify national and local historical factors for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people that could affect their health and wellbeing.
  • Identify the effects of social, political, economic and environmental factors on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
       
Element: Work and communicate in culturally safe ways.
  • Show respect for local community values, beliefs and gender roles when supporting health care service to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
  • Communicate in culturally appropriate and safe ways with clients, their significant others and community members during all interactions.
  • Deliver support services according to organisational policies and procedures and cultural safety protocols for the community.
  • Maintain confidentiality of client information regardless of personal, family and community pressures or status.
       
Element: Identify roles and own role in the organisation.
  • Identify individual personnel in the organisation and their role.
  • Identify purpose, scope and boundaries of own role in supporting the provision of health care to the local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
  • Confirm lines of supervision for reporting and clarifying issues.
       
Element: Use effective work practices to complete tasks.
  • Plan and organise daily work activities to complete allocated tasks within given timeframes.
  • Act promptly on instructions, information and follow procedures relevant to the task.
  • Locate and use required workplace forms, processes and systems to complete work tasks accurately.
  • Identify and wear appropriate clothing, footwear and personal protective equipment suited to tasks.
  • Seek advice and direction from appropriate staff to clarify workplace instruction and information.
  • Complete all designated work tasks on time and to required organisational standards.
       
Element: Identify future pathways.
  • Reflect on work performances and identify own strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Seek feedback on work performance from supervisor and primary health care team members.
  • Discuss options for skill and knowledge development with supervisor and primary health care team members.
  • Identify opportunities for learning to improve own skills and knowledge and to further career opportunities in primary health care.
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify national and local historical factors for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people that could affect their health and wellbeing. 
Identify the effects of social, political, economic and environmental factors on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. 
Show respect for local community values, beliefs and gender roles when supporting health care service to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. 
Communicate in culturally appropriate and safe ways with clients, their significant others and community members during all interactions. 
Deliver support services according to organisational policies and procedures and cultural safety protocols for the community. 
Maintain confidentiality of client information regardless of personal, family and community pressures or status. 
Identify individual personnel in the organisation and their role. 
Identify purpose, scope and boundaries of own role in supporting the provision of health care to the local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 
Confirm lines of supervision for reporting and clarifying issues. 
Plan and organise daily work activities to complete allocated tasks within given timeframes. 
Act promptly on instructions, information and follow procedures relevant to the task. 
Locate and use required workplace forms, processes and systems to complete work tasks accurately. 
Identify and wear appropriate clothing, footwear and personal protective equipment suited to tasks. 
Seek advice and direction from appropriate staff to clarify workplace instruction and information. 
Complete all designated work tasks on time and to required organisational standards. 
Reflect on work performances and identify own strengths and areas for improvement. 
Seek feedback on work performance from supervisor and primary health care team members. 
Discuss options for skill and knowledge development with supervisor and primary health care team members. 
Identify opportunities for learning to improve own skills and knowledge and to further career opportunities in primary health care. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

HLTAWOR001 - Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role
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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

HLTAWOR001 - Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role

Student name:

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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