Provide primary residential care

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 CHCPROT409D, 'Provide primary residential care'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Provide primary residential care' 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. Outline terms of placement with client in care

1.1 Where appropriate, clearly explain to clients what they can expect from the placement; philosophies, values and rules operating; opportunities within the placement, and strategies for maximising benefits of the placement

1.2 Clarify boundaries of confidentiality with client

1.3 Use appropriate language and approach to communicate processes to resolve issues and review placement and external and internal grievance procedures

1.4 Explore and clarify understanding of client rights and expectations about direct care

1.5 Explain rules and consequences for behaviour, and where appropriate negotiate with client in ways that are understandable and culturally appropriate

1.6 Complete and maintain all relevant documentation in accordance with organisation procedures

2. Provide/mobilise domestic support

2.1 Provide ways of addressing daily needs and negotiate with client

2.2 Implement all appropriate procedures to ensure the environment is clean, healthy and safe

2.3 Negotiate appropriate strategies for continued use, maintenance and/or disposal of client's personal possessions

3. Provide for client education, support and development

3.1 Implement a range of approaches to life skills training, including provision of positive role models to ensure client's specific needs are addressed

3.2 Assist client to identify and implement appropriate goals, strategies and activities to enhance their move to autonomy and self empowerment

3.3 Make appropriate arrangements to support client in care to undertake relevant vocational training and/or employment

3.4 Negotiate appropriate processes for provision of health care education with relevant referral agency/organisation/department to ensure their delivery

3.5 Negotiate appropriate processes with client and relevant personnel to ensure client access to a range of emotional, social and physical support mechanisms

3.6 Establish appropriate relationship with client to maximise access to development opportunities and participation in a range of services

4. Contribute to reintegration of client

4.1 Negotiate planning for resources, services and ongoing support with client and significant others to ensure resettlement needs are assessed and addressed

4.2 Arrange with relevant parties for client to participate in employment, counselling, education and accommodation as appropriate

4.3 Undertake all relevant available activities, designed to assist a successful transition from care

4.4 Negotiate with all relevant parties to identify appropriate levels of contact with client, once out of care


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCPROT409D appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC41408 - Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and out of home care)
  • CHC41608 - Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Family support)
  • CHC41808 - Certificate IV in Youth Work
  • CHC40708 - Certificate IV in Community Services Work
  • CHC41508 - Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Child protection)
  • CHC41512 - Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Child Protection)
  • CHC41412 - Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (residential and out of home care)
  • CHC41612 - Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Family Support)