Assist clients to develop parenting arrangements

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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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 CHCFAM806B, 'Assist clients to develop parenting arrangements'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Assist clients to develop parenting arrangements' 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. Assess current parenting practices

1.1 Highlight problematic areas for parents to address and manage in the development of parenting arrangements

1.2 Conduct risk assessment for the protection and safety of all parties concerned.

1.3 Identify areas of significant distress/disorder and refer on where appropriate

1.4 Identify family of origin issues and kinship dynamics

1.5 Manage overt conflict and open hostility between parties so that successful negotiations may be achieved

1.6 Explore the needs of the family to ensure expectations of parenting arrangements are realistic and achievable

2. Assist clients to agree on outcomes for parenting arrangements

2.1 Inform clients of the requirements and processes under the Family Law Act for the preparation of parenting arrangements

2.2 Inform clients of their rights and responsibilities in relation to establishing parenting arrangements

2.3 Encourage parents to consider the expressed needs of the child and/or young person when developing parenting arrangements

2.4 Set systems in place that will monitor and review parenting arrangements where necessary

2.5 Prepare parenting arrangements within the framework of child focused practice

3. Monitor parenting arrangements

3.1 Set review timeframes for established parenting arrangements in collaboration with all parties

3.2 Assist clients to review parenting arrangements regularly and to negotiate modifications or new arrangements as required.

3.3 Identify and manage any issues that may arise as a result of revised parenting arrangements


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCFAM806B appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC70208 - Vocational Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice (Client assessment and case management)
  • CHC51808 - Diploma of Family Intake and Support Work
  • CHC80208 - Vocational Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling
  • CHC80308 - Vocational Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution
  • CHC70108 - Vocational Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice (Statutory child protection)
  • CHC51812 - Diploma of Family Intake and Support Work