CHCLD415A: Confirm client developmental status

Descriptor: This unit describes a detailed knowledge of indicators of client status required to confirm the status of individual clients in preparation for service delivery in the context of community services work
Employability Skills: This unit contains Employability Skills
Application: The application of knowledge and skills described in this unit of competency may relate to functions such as providing information to clients or reporting or referring issues outside scope of practice of individual worker
Work at this level may require guidance and/or supervision from appropriately qualified personnel, especially where provision of direct client services are involved

Element	Performance Criteria
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.	The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement.
1. Apply knowledge of human development	1 Observe and/or question the client appropriately to obtain information about client’s developmental status 1.2 Review any available documented information about the client’s developmental status 1.3 Apply knowledge of lifespan development theories to clarify client’s development status 1.4 Take into account the range of factors that may have impacted on appearance and behaviour of the client in relation to community services to be delivered 1.5 Obtain information through observation and/or questioning to identify any actual or potential problems in relation to community services to be delivered
2. Check client’s developmental status	2. Use detailed knowledge of human development across the lifespan to check developmental status prior to delivering service 2.2 Clarify suitability of community services being delivered in relation to client’s developmental status 2.3 Consult appropriate person to clarify implications and significance of client’s developmental status in the case of uncertainty or limits on own capability or authority 2.4 Where appropriate consult with the clients carer, family or significant other to gather relevant information
3. Identify developmental issues	3. Identify a range of signs of developmental issues using standard methods and protocols 3.2 Identify potential factors responsible for significant developmental issues 3.3 Identify potential risk factors associated with developmental issues 3.4 Recognise and refer potentially serious issues in line with organisation requirements 3.5 Document developmental issues in line with organisation policies and procedures
4. Check for and respond appropriately to specific issues	4. Check for any indications of issues requiring notification of authorities and report 4.2 Check for any indications of other issues that may impact the provision of services and/or require referral 4.3 Report and document as required by the organisation policies and procedures

Required Skills And Knowledge

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Essential knowledge:

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively perform task skills; task management skills; contingency management skills and job/role environment skills as outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit

These include knowledge of:

Detailed knowledge of aspects of development of the human being throughout the lifespan, including:
- physical
- psychological
- cognitive
- social
- affective
- Knowledge of key factors that may impact on the individual at identified stages of human development and their potential effects
- Understanding of legal obligations, particularly in relation to child protection and elder abuse issues
Appropriate range of referral sources and associated protocols
Legislative requirements and provisions relevant to area of service delivery and delegated responsibility
Awareness of own values and attitudes and their potential impact on clients
Indicators of significant issues including:
- child abuse (including different types of child abuse)
- child trafficking
- abuse, neglect or harm including self-harm
- domestic and family violence
- elder abuse
Child protection policy of service
State/territory requirements about responding to indications of abuse and reporting process
Relevant organisation standards, policies and procedures

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Observe and question clients appropriately in order to obtain information relating to developmental status and actual or potential issues related to community services to be delivered
Confirm client’s developmental status prior to delivering services
Identify variations from normal development status using standard methods and protocols and recognise and refer potentially serious issues in line with organisation requirements
Identify potential factors responsible for significant variations from normal developmental status and determine an appropriate response in terms of:
appropriate referral and reporting in line with organisation requirements
provision of appropriate services
Refer to or seek assistance from an appropriate person or authority in relation to variations from normal functioning
Articulate scope of practice and boundaries in relation to response to client status
Comply with mandatory reporting requirements where appropriate

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.

Life stages include:	Infancy Early childhood Childhood Adolescence Early adulthood Middle adulthood Late adulthood Old age
Stages of development may relate to:	Stages of physical development Stages of psychosocial development Stages of cognitive development Psychosexual stages Stages of moral development Stages of ego development
Issues requiring notification of authorities include:	Certain infectious diseases Suspected or known child or elder abuse Suspected or known child trafficking Issues deemed to be in the public’s best interest
Other issues may include:	Misuse of alcohol and other drugs A history of mental health issues Indicators of abuse, neglect or harm including self-harm Having no accommodation, employment or money Indications of domestic and family violence
Lifespan development theories may include:	Piaget’s cognitive development Erikson’s psychosexual development Kohlberg’s moral development Stages of biological development

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.