Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.


Behaviour and physical symptoms inconsistent with drug use includes:
Evidence of physical illness or injury
Evidence of mental illness
Behaviour inconsistent with drug use history obtained from client


An appropriate environment may be:
Residential service
Client's home


Support services may include:
Herbal remedies
Aromatherapy
Appropriate physical exercise
Provision of vitamin and mineral supplements
Dietary management
Therapeutic massage
Spending time with the client
Relaxation techniques


Harm minimisation strategies include:
Abstinence
Controlled drinking
Safer sex
Safer drug use

EVIDENCE GUIDE

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Competency must be demonstrated in a real work environment
Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance across contexts applicable to the work environment
Consistency in performance should consider the work environment, worker's role and responsibilities in the workplace


Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) environments
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities


Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment of this competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines
Resources required for assessment include access to:
resources required for first aid certification or equivalent skills
an appropriate workplace environment where assessment can take place
In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspectsin the work environment, the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on 'What if?' scenarios


Method of assessment:
Assessment of this unit of competency will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons


Related units:
This unit of competency is recommended to be assessed in conjunction with a first aid unit
Depending on jurisdiction and job role, this may be:
HLTFA311A Apply first aidor
HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid