Work with separated fathers

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 CHCFAM510B, 'Work with separated fathers'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Work with separated fathers' 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. Demonstrate knowledge of key separation issues

1.1 Demonstrate understanding of roles and impact of fathers in their children/s lives

1.2 Recognise fathers' aspirations for their children's well being and the experience, knowledge and skills that they bring to fathering

1.3 Identify key issues facing fathers experiencing separation and explain the implications

1.4 Describe issues faced by women and children experiencing separation

1.5 Describe the range of responsesto separation

1.6 Identify common needs of separated fathers

1.7 Listen and affirm with empathy the situations, experiences and family dynamics of group participants

1.8 Match pace and framing of questions to specific needs

1.9 Respond appropriately to expressions of anger, grief and other strong emotions from separated fathers

1.10 Manage effectively group content and participation to achieve group outcomes

2. Demonstrate knowledge of relevant services and systems

2.1 Explain the functions and processes of key agencies

2.2 Identify access and referral mechanisms of key agencies

2.3 Listen empathetically and respond appropriately to group participants' reports of experiences of key agencies

2.4 Support and provide information to participants regarding how to access help and information from key agencies

3. Support separated fathers to achieve positive outcomes

3.1 Assist fathers to set realistic and positive goals to improve their situation and relationships

3.2 Explore strategies with fathers for building positive working relationships with the other parent and other relevant people

3.3 Explore strategies with fathers for staying connected and in relationship with children

3.4 Explore strategies with fathers for self care and support

3.5 Explore strategies with fathers for improving their situation and relationships


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCFAM510B appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC51908 - Diploma of Relationship Education
  • CHC51912 - Diploma of Relationship Education