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CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing, Release 2 – Assessments © 2015 Aspire Training & Consulting Level 1, 464 St Kilda Road MELBOURNE VIC 3004 AUSTRALIA Phone: (03) 9820 1300 First published October 2015 Revised April 2016 ISBN 978 1 76031 450 7 Final assessment How to work through this final assessment This final assessment is designed to assess your performance of competency for the unit CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing, Release 2. Your assessor or workplace supervisor will help you fully understand assessment requirements for this unit. The features of this final assessment are detailed in the following table. Feature of the assessment resource Explanation Assessment information and scope This section provides details of the unit of competency covered, setting out information about the aims of the unit, what areas are covered, how the assessment tasks must be completed and how the assessment is conducted. Are you ready for assessment? This section provides you with the opportunity to self-assess your performance, to ensure that you are ready to commence the assessment process. Final assessment overview This section provides an outline of the final assessment tasks to be covered. Assessment plan Your assessor will discuss the assessment tasks with you and may also customise the assessment tasks to suit specific requirements where needed. Final assessment tasks This section outlines the final assessment tasks in detail, including the relevant documentation you need to complete and submit along with your final assessment tasks. Record of outcome As you progress through the final assessment tasks, your assessor will use the record of outcome to confirm your performance and provide relevant advice and feedback. Further information Before you commence your final assessment tasks, you should review the information provided by your training organisation about assessment. You should not commence your final assessment tasks until you have read and understood this information. Your training organisation must also provide information about assessment while on practical placement, including specific time lines. Assessment information and scope Who is the final assessment designed for? The final assessment is designed for candidates to demonstrate their competency having completed formal learning experiences in this unit. Assessment may occur in real and/or simulated work environments. Candidates may be undertaking the unit in a range of learning situations, including private study, via a traineeship arrangement or via other workplace-supported means. What are the aims of the final assessment tasks? This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide individualised services in ways that support independence, as well as physical and emotional wellbeing. This unit applies to workers in a range of community services contexts who provide frontline support services within the context of an established individualised plan. The key outcomes are: Recognise and support individual differences Promote independence Support physical wellbeing Support social, emotional and psychological wellbeing Prerequisites and co-requisites None Legislative and licensing requirements The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice. You must ensure that you are ready to begin the final assessment. Complete the following self-assessment checklist to confirm that you hold the skills and knowledge required and feel ready to undertake a successful final assessment. Topic Key outcomes I am able to perform skills and demonstrate knowledge satisfactorily in the following tasks. Topic 1 Recognise and support individual differences 1A Recognise and respect social, cultural and spiritual differences 1B Avoid imposing your own values and attitudes and support the person’s identity and preferences 1C Consider individual needs when engaging in support activities 1D Recognise, respect and accommodate expressions of identity and sexuality 1E Promote and facilitate activity opportunities that reflect the person's individual needs Topic 2 Promote independence 2A Support the person to identify and acknowledge their own strengths 2B Assist the person to identify opportunities to utilise their strengths 2C Provide information and assistance to facilitate access to services and resources 2D Provide support for self-management of service delivery 2E Encourage the person to build, strengthen and maintain independence Topic 3 Support wellbeing 3A Promote and encourage living habits that contribute to a healthy lifestyle 3B Support and assist the person to maintain a safe and healthy environment 3C Identify and report hazards 3D Identify and report variations in physical condition 3E Recognise and report indications that the physical situation is affecting wellbeing 3F Identify and report physical health situations beyond the scope of your role Topic 4 Support social, emotional and psychological wellbeing 4A Promote self-esteem and confidence 4B Contribute to a sense of security through use of safe and predictable routines 4C Encourage and facilitate participation in preferred activities 4D Identify aspects of wellbeing outside the scope of knowledge, skills and/or your job role 4E Identify and report variations of wellbeing 4F Identify cultural or financial issues impacting on wellbeing 4G Identify risk and protective factors in relation to mental health 4H Recognise and report possible indicators of abuse or neglect 4I Identify and report situations beyond the scope of your role If you have covered and feel confident in all of these areas, you are ready to proceed to the final assessment. Before you commence the assessment process, discuss with your assessor or workplace supervisor any areas you do not feel confident in or have not covered. Final assessment overview To demonstrate your competency using this final assessment you must successfully complete both theory and practical assessment tasks. Complete the following task using this learner guide Part A – Questions You will demonstrate a sound knowledge of the unit requirements in your responses. Part B – Case study questions You will demonstrate a sound knowledge of the unit requirements in your responses. Refer to the Aspire Practical placement logbook for this unit Practical placement Your performance will be assessed in the workplace. Assessment plan Complete the following form with your assessor. Training organisation name Total Training Solutions Adelaide Candidate name Phone number Email Assessor name Unit/s of competency CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing, Release 2 Assessment parts selected Part A – Questions Part B – Case study questions Practical placement Ready for assessment declaration I confirm that the purpose and procedures of this assessment have been clearly explained to me. I have been consulted about any special needs I might have in relation to the assessment process. The criteria to be used for this assessment have been discussed with me, as have the consequences and possible outcomes of the assessment. I have accessed and understand general assessment information as provided by my training organisation. I have been given fair notice of the date, time, venue and other arrangements for this assessment. I have completed a self-assessment of my performance of the skills and knowledge for this unit and confirm that I am ready for assessment. My training organisation has provided information regarding time lines for assessment while on practical placement. Candidate signature Date Final assessment tasks Part A – Questions Purpose You will demonstrate a sound knowledge of the unit requirements in your responses. Instructions to the candidate All questions must be answered satisfactorily for Part A to be completed satisfactorily. There is no restriction on the length of the question responses, or time restriction in completing the assessment. You must complete all questions unassisted by the assessor or other personnel, but may refer to reference material as needed. Resources required The question responses section is the only resource required for this questioning assessment to be completed. Assessment conditions Skills must have been demonstrated in a relevant workplace with the addition of simulations and scenarios where the full range of contexts and situations have not been provided in the workplace. Where simulation is used it must reflect real working conditions and contingencies by modelling industry operating conditions and contingencies, as well as using suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including: individualised plans and any relevant equipment outlined in the plan modelling of industry operating conditions including real interactions with the person and their carers. Overall, assessment must involve some real interactions with the person and their families/carers. Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors. Reasonable adjustment If you do not wish to respond to the questions in written form, an interview may be used as an alternative approach if negotiated with your assessor. Candidate to complete Candidate name Date of assessment Assessment declaration I declare that no part of this assessment has been copied from another person’s work, except where clearly noted on documents or work submitted. I declare that no part of this assessment has been written for me by another person. I understand that plagiarism is a serious offence that may lead to disciplinary action by my training organisation. Candidate signature Question 1 Define holistic