Review of Support of Mental Health Consumers/Tangata Whai Ora unit standards

FIELD HEALTH

Review of Support of Mental Health Consumers/Tangata Whai Ora unit standards

Subfield	Domain	Id
Mental Health	Support of Mental Health Consumers/Tangata Whai Ora	13427, 13428, 18547, 19750

The Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

Date new versions published June 2007

Planned review date December 2010

Summary of review and consultation process

The review of these unit standards and the associated qualification followed major published industry evaluations initiated by the Mental Health Support Worker Advisory Group with Māori, Pacific, and Mainstream sectors. Copies of the three evaluation reports are available for download from the Platform website at:

http://www.platform.org.nz/links/platform_1_72.php.

The evaluations revealed a number of concerns from Māori and Pacific sectors that could be summarised as a lack of relevant cultural content in the existing unit standards and qualification. However, the evaluations showed that there was continuing demand from all sectors of the industry for an entry-level qualification. There was also a need for a higher-level qualification. The review also determined that all unit standards and qualifications in this domain should be based on the recovery approach to mental health (Mental Health Commission. 2001. Recovery competencies for New Zealand mental health workers. Wellington: Mental Health Commission).

The review was initiated and partially completed by the Mental Health Support Worker Advisory Group. The Advisory Group and responsibility for these unit standards moved from NZQA to the Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation (CSSITO) during the review, and CSSITO completed the review. To carry out this review, the three evaluations, a previous review consultation with the industry, and moderation reports were considered, and additional consultation took place on drafts of the reviewed unit standards with consumer/tangata whai ora stakeholders, and employers in District Health Boards and non-governmental organisations. The moderator was also sent the briefing paper and consultation drafts.

Main changes resulting from the review

· Reconciliation of these unit standards with the recovery approach to mental health

· Unit standards 13427 and 13428 have been replaced by two new unit standards with increased levels and credits.

· Level, credit, and prerequisite changes for unit standard 18547

· A new title, level and credits for unit standard 19750

· Editing of special notes for format, consistent use of language and concepts, references to resources, removal of redundant special notes and legislative change

· Improvement in the specification of elements, performance criteria, range notes, and specification of evidence requirements.

Unit standards categorised as category C expire at the end of December 2007.

Impact on existing provider accreditations

Current Accreditation for			Accreditation extended to
Nature of accreditation	Classification or Id	Level	Nature of accreditation	Id	Level
Subfield	Mental Health	4	Standard	22838	5
Subfield	Mental Health	4	Standards	18547, 19750, and 22833	6
Subfield	Mental Health	5	Standards	18547, 19750, and 22833	6
Domain	Support of Mental Health Consumers/Tangata Whai Ora	4	Standard	22838	5
Domain	Support of Mental Health Consumers/Tangata Whai Ora	4	Standards	18547, 19750, and 22833	6
Standard	13427	4	Standard	22833	6
Standard	13428	3	Standard	22838	5

Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)

AMAP 0150 has been revised to include SSB involvement in accreditation for levels 5 and above. This AMAP will be managed by the Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation in addition to AMAP 0024 until the ITO's review of its other unit standards is completed, at which time both AMAPs will be amalgamated.

Impact on existing qualifications

None.

Review categories and changes to classification, title, level, and credits

All changes are in bold.

Key to review category
A	Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the replacement standard carries the same Id and a new version number
B	Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the replacement standard carries the same Id and a new version number
C	Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id
D	Standard will expire and not be replaced

Subfield Mental Health

Domain Support of Mental Health Consumers/Tangata Whai Ora

Id	Title	Level	Credit	Review Category
13427 22833	Establish and maintain a supportive relationship with consumers/tangata whai ora Support a consumer/tangata whai ora to achieve a recovery goal in mental health support work	4 6	15 15	C
13428 22838	Demonstrate knowledge of law and legal services in mental health support work Analyse legal structures and laws for mental health support work	3 5	3 6	C
18547	Support a mental health consumer/tangata whai ora in their management of alcohol or other drugs Support a mental health consumer/tangata whai ora in their management of alcohol and/or other drugs	4 6	9 12	B
19750	Establish supportive relationships with families and whānau in mental health support work Provide support to families/whānau in mental health support work	4 6	9 15	B
22834	Analyse discrimination and implement an individual advocacy strategy in mental health support work	6	9	New
22835	Implement a strategy to respond to discrimination against consumers/tangata whai ora	6	15	New
22836	Analyse the application of ethical values for mental health support work	6	6	New
22837	Demonstrate an integrated practice theory for mental health support work	6	15	New
22839	Analyse leadership and lead a group or team to achieve mental health support work objectives	5	6	New
22840	Critique and interpret a research project relevant to a mental health service user group	5	9	New
22841	Explain and apply knowledge of human development and health issues in mental health support work	6	12	New

Key to review category

A