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Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities

Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCD420A
State Code
D2241
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/08/2009
Field of Education
090311 - Indigenous Studies
Original Release Date
18/08/2009
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander workers to work powerfully in a community work and/or service delivery context to empower the community
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
  • 1.1 Work with understanding of the cultural issues and complexities of working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities
  • 1.1 Take into account the national/local history and cultural aspects of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people as a factor in work
  • 1.2 Identify historical, cultural, social, political, economic and environmental factors and their continuing impact on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in contemporary society
  • 1.3 Reflect in work practice current strategies, programs and models that address Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander issues and support community control
2. Apply community development frameworks and models to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander context
  • 2.1 Identify the role of relevant Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander services and organisations
  • 2.2 Involve Aboriginal and/or Torres strait Islander people and communities in the delivery of services they have determined as needed
  • 2.3 Involve Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in achieving access and equity to services
  • 2.4 Establish and maintain networks with relevant agencies and associated community services to support and empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities
3. Work in a culturally safe manner
  • 3.1 Consider and respect local community values, cultural beliefs and gender roles when working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
  • 3.2 Apply cultural safety protocols in implementing government policies, undertaking research and data collection and working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
  • 3.3 Identify cultural factors that may produce stress and have a potential to impact own work practices and report to organisation as appropriate to support service delivery and personal well being
  • 3.4 Work safely within own responsibility and competence and in line with community protocols, organisation policies and regulatory requirements
4. Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply strategies and policies which deal with identified issues and needs
  • 4.1 Identify aspects of organisation service strategies, policies, bodies and resources relevant to work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
  • 4.2 Apply strategies and policies to address identified needs of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and communities
  • 4.3 Identify barriers to access and equity in relation to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander services
  • 4.4 Take available opportunities to advocate on behalf of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and/or communities
  • 4.5 Maintain confidentiality of client information
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC809 CHCCD420B Work to empower Aboriginal and-or Torres Strait Islander communities Unit of competency