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 DEFPS002, 'Conduct a mental health screening interview'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Conduct a mental health screening interview' 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. Prepare for a mental health screening interview | 1.1 Relevant documents are gathered and prepared in accordance with organisations instructions. 1.2 Verbal brief on the purpose and process of the mental health screening interview is provided to clients. 1.3 Psychological screening questionnaire in administered to client, and scored in accordance with relevant instructions. 1.4 The psychological record of the client is reviewed prior to the screening interview, as required based on findings of screening questionnaire. |
2. Conduct a mental health screening interview | 2.1 The screening interview tool is used to guide the interview process and record client responses. 2.2 Communication techniques are applied, as necessary, to encourage cooperation and the honest exchange of information relevant to the purpose of the interview. 2.3 The principles of a screening interview are applied to establish an environment of trust and mutual respect. 2.4 Negative responses and conflict are handled constructively and effectivel. 2.5 Client behaviour and responses are observed and noted for further exploration. 2.6 Questioning is used to determine moods, emotions and areas of concern of the client in accordance with guidelines. 2.7 Key issues and client concerns are determined and recorded in accordance with guidelines. 2.8 Clients in crisis are recognised and responded to in accordance with guidelines. 2.9 Referral options and screening outcomes are considered and discussed with the client in accordance with guidelines. 2.10 Education or support options are outlined to the client as required. 2.11 Interview is concluded in a sincere, courteous and friendly manner in accordance with guidelines. |
3. Perform post-mental health screening interview administration | 3.1 Notes made during interview and other relevant information is retained and recorded in accordance with organisational requirements. 3.2 Psychology screening record is completed in accordance with organisational requirements. 3.3 Referral to mental health professional is prepared and submitted in accordance with organisational requirements. 3.4 Verbal feedback is provided to mental health professional about the clients identified issues and concerns. 3.5 Individual psychology documents are updated, stored and/or returned in accordance with organisational privacy and security requirements. |