Provide intervention support to children and families

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 CHCRF402B, 'Provide intervention support to children and families'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Provide intervention support to children and families' 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. Operate within a professional network

1.1 Seek professional opinions from informed others when analysing presenting issues

1.2 Manage presenting issues within a case work framework

1.3 Confirm family intervention strategies with the professional support network

2. Structure the access and interaction with the family

2.1 Negotiate access to individuals and the family unit

2.2 Demonstrate respect for all family members

2.3 Assure the safety of family members

2.4 Structure interaction to provide opportunities for family members to participate in decision-making

3. Identify constraints/barriers to family effectiveness

3.1 Assess social interaction with the community

3.2 Review financial management

3.3 Observe and discuss parenting methods

3.4 Observe and discuss family relationship issues

3.5 Review household management

3.6 Identify current methods for dealing with stress

4. Identify options with family members

4.1 Identify key areas where changes are required and agree with involved family members

4.2 With the family, develop a plan of action to implement agreed options for change

4.3 With family members, explore factors that could influence their preference and ability to achieve a course of action/change

4.4 Discuss agreed actions for change and confirm with supervising professionals

5. Identify resources to assist the family

5.1 Support the family/family member in decision-making to assess and access the resources required

5.2 Brief professional support on family's issues and options within case management framework

5.3 Refer the family/individual family member to professionals who will participate in implementing the action plan

6. Support agreed actions

6.1 Provide education to develop skills in areas such as parenting, household management, stress management and conflict management as required

6.2 Review progress of the success of any intervention within the case management framework


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCRF402B appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC40408 - Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work
  • CHC51208 - Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
  • CHC40708 - Certificate IV in Community Services Work
  • CHC51408 - Diploma of Youth Work
  • CHC51908 - Diploma of Relationship Education
  • CHC42508 - Certificate IV in Community Services (Information, advice and referral)
  • CHC40508 - Certificate IV in Mental Health
  • CHC42408 - Certificate IV in Relationship Education
  • CHC40412 - Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
  • CHC42412 - Certificate IV in Relationship Education
  • CHC42512 - Certificate IV in Community Services (Information, advice and referral)
  • CHC51912 - Diploma of Relationship Education
  • CHC40512 - Certificate IV in Mental Health

And the skillsets: