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Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services

Analyse impacts of sociological factors on people in community work and services

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCDEV005
State Code
OEK97
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/07/2023
Field of Education
090301 - Sociology
Original Release Date
03/07/2023
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to analyse impacts of sociological factors when undertaking community work and associated services.The unit describes the application of knowledge of the broad social and cultural context in which work is planned and implemented in the community services industry.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify social and cultural issues impacting on people and society.
  • 1.1. Identify ways in which social and cultural issues can impact individuals and family groups.
  • 1.2. Examine the effects and experiences of inequality on individuals and family groups.
  • 1.3. Identify sociological impacts of long-term unemployment and associated issues on individuals and families.
  • 1.4. Identify sociological factors associated with age in society and the impact on individuals and families in communities.
2. Analyse impacts of social and cultural factors on people.
  • 2.1. Use available information to identify and analyse social and cultural factors impacting on individual people, groups or communities.
  • 2.2. Clarify current health, wellbeing and associated needs for individuals, groups, and communities.
  • 2.3. Make informed decisions in consultation with supervisor in relation to specific work to be undertaken and services to be provided to people.
3. Monitor impact of social and cultural factors on community work and services provided to people.
  • 3.1. Monitor impact of work undertaken and services provided to people, according to organisational policies and procedures and within the scope of own job role.
  • 3.2. Review effectiveness of work undertaken and services provided, in relation to identified social and cultural factors impacting on people, groups and communities.
  • 3.3. Revise organisational policies and procedures and work undertaken and services provided to better address social and cultural issues and enhance outcomes for persons, groups and communities.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG743 CHCDEV002 Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services Unit of competency