Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCCSL512A, 'Determine suitability of client for counselling services'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Determine suitability of client for counselling services' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Obtain information about client's developmental and mental health status | 1.1 Observe and/or question the client appropriately to obtain information about their developmental and/or mental health status 1.2 Review any available documented information about the client's developmental and/or mental health status 1.3 Take into account the range of factors that may have impacted on the appearance and behaviour of the client in relation to counselling services to be delivered |
2. Clarify client suitability for service to be provided | 2.1 Identify signs of developmental delay or mental health issues using standard methods and protocols 2.2 Clarify suitability of community services being delivered in relation to client's developmental and/or mental health status 2.3 Consult appropriate person to clarify implications and significance of client's developmental and/or mental health status in the case of uncertainty or limits on own capability or authority 2.4 Where appropriate consult with the client's carer, family or significant other/s to gather relevant information |
3. Check for and respond appropriately to risk | 3.1 Identify factors associated with developmental and/or mental health issues which may have potential risk for client or worker 3.2 Recognise and refer potentially serious issues in line with organisation requirements 3.3 Document identified developmental and/or mental health issues in line with organisation policies and procedures 3.4 Check for any indications of issues requiring notification of authorities and report 3.5 Check for any indications of other issues that may impact the provision of services and/or require referral 3.6 Report and document as required by the organisation policies and procedures |