CHCDIS014 — Develop and use strategies for communication with augmentative and alternative communication systems

1 Identify the current communication capacity and needs of the person.

• 1.1Work in collaboration with the person with disability, their family, carer or others identified by the person, to confirm the person’s communication needs, preferences and current capacity.
• 1.2Make appropriate referrals to allied health professionals and other service providers as required in consultation with supervisor.
• 1.3Adhere to protocols around cross-cultural communication and uphold the rights and dignity of the person.
• 1.4Document the outcomes of this process according to organisational policies and procedures.

2 Develop effective AAC strategies.

• 2.1Support the person with disability to provide information to other professionals about their likes or dislikes, daily activities and current communication needs according to organisational policies and procedures for privacy and confidentiality.
• 2.2Provide information to the person regarding the AAC support options that are available within their individualised plan to address their communication needs and seek feedback on their preferred options.
• 2.3Work with the person to identify supports to aid the person’s current communication capacity.
• 2.4Develop communication strategies that meet individual communication needs, considering the person’s preferences and experience as outlined in the individualised plan and in consultation with supervisor and other professionals.
• 2.5Work with the person to adjust available tools and programs to meet the person’s individual needs and preferences.
• 2.6Document communication support strategies according to organisational policies and procedures.
• 2.7Work within scope of own job role and seek advice from supervisor or others as required.

3 Implement AAC strategies.

• 3.1Organise the environment to optimise communication opportunities.
• 3.2Work with the person with disability to utilise devices, tools and techniques included in AAC strategies.
• 3.3Identify opportunities to assist the person to increase communication vocabulary.
• 3.4Identify difficulties experienced by the person when communicating and respond within scope of own job role and responsibilities.
• 3.5Refer difficulties outside scope of own job role to supervisor or other professionals.
• 3.6Provide and support opportunities for the person to use AAC strategies and encourage contact with other AAC users or support people.

4 Monitor and review communication strategies.

• 4.1Monitor implementation of AAC strategies in consultation with the person with disability and report according to organisational policies and procedures.
• 4.2Seek feedback from the person regarding the success of implemented strategies.
• 4.3Work with the person to identify barriers to the effective use of AAC strategies.
• 4.4Work with the person to identify where adjustments or modifications to communication strategies and devices are required to address barriers and refer to supervisor or allied health professional.
• 4.5Complete, maintain and store documentation and reports according to organisational policies and procedures.

What does an assessment tool for CHCDIS014 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CHCDIS014 needs to address all 41 unit components: 4 elements with 22 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 13 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for CHCDIS014?

Auditori pulls the current release of CHCDIS014 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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