CHCEDU012 — Facilitate couple processes in group work

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What an assessment for CHCEDU012 must cover

42 assessable components: 3 elements (14 performance criteria), 12 performance evidence and 16 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Facilitate couple interaction within the group environment

1.1Provide a clear introduction which establishes norms, goals, intended outcomes and learning processes for couples
1.2Create balance between opportunities for individual, couple and community participation, development and reflection
1.3Use strategies appropriate to the stage of couples’ relationship to promote couple discussion and decision-making
1.4Respond promptly and appropriately to couples displaying distress or concern in a manner that maximises safety and confidentiality for each individual
1.5Maintain an appropriate balance between stated program outcomes and the needs of each individual/couple
1.6Encourage exploration and discussion by challenging individual and couple knowledge, skills and values in a sensitive way

2 Use tools to explore couple relationships

2.1Use tools appropriate to the social, cultural and developmental stage of couples’ relationship according to program requirements
2.2Modify the use of the tools to accommodate individual couple needs, taking account of overall objectives
2.3Provide opportunities for the couple to consolidate their learning and to plan for transfer learning into their everyday contexts

3 Respond to presenting issues

3.1Respond to participants in a manner that is sensitive to severity of the presenting issue and specific needs of the client
3.2Manage interactions in a manner that ensures maximum consideration for the safety of clients, colleagues, self and others according to organisational procedures and duty of care requirements
3.3Manage interactions with, and responses to individuals and couples according to accepted practices of prevention and intervention
3.4Assess information obtained from clients to establish priorities for action and document according to organisation procedures
3.5Seek assistance from appropriate professionals when issues are identified as beyond own limitations and boundaries

Performance evidence

engaged diverse couples in at least 3 different group processes and discussions
used at least 2 different relationship education models or theories in couples work
listening
questioning
effective non-verbal communication
empathetic responding
paraphrasing
summarising
negotiation
techniques for maintaining group cohesion
conflict resolution
debriefing

Knowledge evidence

legal and ethical considerations for working with couples in groups, and how these are applied in organisations and individual practice: codes of conduct, discrimination, duty of care, mandatory reporting, privacy, confidentiality and disclosure, records management, work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations, including: boundaries between education and counselling, legal parameters for working with clients experiencing sexual, physical and emotional abuse, mental health issues, work health and safety
principles and processes of strengths-based practice
current, emerging and historical values, beliefs, traditions and spiritual aspects of intimate relationships including marriage
potential needs of participants within the group, including: validation of experiences, expression of emotions, development of self-awareness, development of greater awareness of others including appreciation and understanding of partners and other family members, development of communication and self-expression skills, opportunities to identify and recognise characteristics of successful relationships including
family life-stage transitions and relationship life-cycles and stages – social, cultural and developmental: courting/dating, cohabitating, engagement, marriage, remarriage, birth of first and subsequent child/children, ageing, death of parent/partner, retirement, caring issues, children growing up, leaving home, older children remaining at home, becoming grandparents, separation/divorce/repartnering
issues potentially impacting on couples and their relationships including issues related to: addiction, cultural and linguistic diversity, gender, health, both physical and mental, spiritual/religious beliefs, education level and ability, socioeconomic status, political position, family issues, themes and legacies
specific couple issues and their impacts: sexuality, intimacy, trust, respect, love, affairs, separation, repartnering, issues affecting same sex couples, infertility, power and control within relationships, finances and financial and budgeting decisions, domestic and family violence and abuse, conflict, recognition and acceptance of difference
tools for relationship work, how these are used in practice and their scope and limitations
theories of change and relationship education models for working with clients
nature of domestic and family violence including key indicators, effects, and appropriate responses to ensure the safety of self, clients, their families, colleagues and others within appropriate cultural contexts
complex interpersonal interactions, power in relationships, abuse and conflict
communication and interpersonal technique and how they are used in psycho-educational groups, including: listening, questioning, effective non-verbal communication, empathetic responding, paraphrasing, summarising, negotiation, conflict resolution, techniques for maintaining group cohesion, debriefing
own values, beliefs and experiences which may impact on couples work practice
referral protocols and referral sources for group members in need of additional services
group skills and group dynamics
adult education principles and practices

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What does an assessment tool for CHCEDU012 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CHCEDU012 needs to address all 42 unit components: 3 elements with 14 performance criteria, 12 performance evidence requirements, 16 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 CHCEDU012?

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