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 HLTAHW607B, 'Provide guidance in social and emotional well being'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Provide guidance in social and emotional well being' 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. Work within professional and personal boundaries | 1.1 Define and observe the professional boundaries of SEWB support relationships in relation to working with a range of clients, including: women, men, children, youth, families, couples 1.2 Explain the professional and personal boundaries of SEWB support and discuss with the client 1.3 Work in accordance with organisation policies on professional and personal boundaries |
2. Assess the current status and needs of the client | 2.1 Establish a safe, supportive and culturally secure environment for the client 2.2 Explain the process of providing guidance and support to the client 2.3 Explain the role and limitations of the social and emotional well being worker to the client 2.4 Take client history through discussion with the client and appropriate others 2.5 Assess client's current mental status and needs by discussion with the client and appropriate others |
3. Plan treatment for the client | 3.1 Discuss treatment options with client, including alternative therapies that may include traditional Aboriginal healing 3.2 Develop a treatment plan with the client 3.3 Identify and explore referral options |
4. Provide appropriate emotional support and guidance to clients | 4.1 Establish an emotionally safe and culturally secure environment to support client self-disclosure 4.2 Use appropriate communication techniques to build rapport, empathy and trust with the client 4.3 Take into account socioeconomic demographic, cultural and language needs in all counselling work 4.4 Use a non judgemental approach in all counselling work 4.5 Use strategies for resolving conflict where appropriate 4.6 Use strategies for building self esteem where appropriate 4.7 Select therapies and techniques appropriate to client's physical, cultural, spiritual, intellectual and emotional needs 4.8 Provide information to the client as appropriate and at the client's request in accordance with organisation policy and procedures, confidentiality requirements and duty of care |
5. Refer clients | 5.1 Discuss referral options with client 5.2 Maintain links with referral agencies 5.3 Facilitate referral to other agencies where and when appropriate 5.4 Follow up with clients referred to other agencies as appropriate to social and emotional well being work role |
6. Review counselling treatment with clients | 6.1 Discuss effectiveness of the treatment plan with the client 6.2 Discuss options for variation to the treatment plan with the client 6.3 Consult colleagues as necessary and appropriate in accordance with confidentiality requirements 6.4 Revise treatment plans with the client |
7. Review or end counselling relationship with the client | 7.1 Review effectiveness of therapeutic relationship with the client 7.2 Discuss ending a counselling relationship with the client and others (i.e. other agencies) as appropriate 7.3 Review impact on the client of ending the counselling relationship 7.4 Put in place referral and support networks to support client when counselling relationship ends |
8. Use self protection strategies | 8.1 Use conflict resolution and negotiation in a crisis as appropriate 8.2 Take appropriate action to ensure safety of client, self and others in accordance with organisation policies and protocols and available resources 8.3 Seek emergency assistance as required 8.4 Acknowledge limits of own abilities and refer appropriately in accordance with organisation policies and available resources 8.5 Seek debriefing as required 8.6 Undertake ongoing self care and stress management activities |