Field          Community and Social Services

Review of Health, Disability, and Aged Support and Social Services unit standards

Subfield	Domain	ID
Health, Disability, and Aged Support	Community Support Services	20829, 23386, 23390, 23452, 23454, 23685, 26978, 26979
	Core Health	27140
	Health and Disability Principles in Practice	20826, 20830, 20964, 23380, 23389, 23392, 23451, 23453, 23686, 23926
Social Services	Youth Development	16849, 16850, 16856, 16857, 16861, 22256, 22257
	Youth Work	16846, 16851, 16853, 16855, 16858, 16862, 22250, 22253, 22255

Careerforce (Community Support Services ITO) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

Date new versions published                                                          19 March 2015

Planned review date                                                                           31 December 2019

Summary

The review of the unit standards above was prompted by the outcomes of the mandatory reviews of qualifications.

The unit standards were reviewed to ensure that they were fit for purpose and relevant, and to consider their alignment with outcomes listed in the new qualifications.  Some unit standards from lapsing domains were also reclassified.

A number of unit standards were identified as having a broader application across the health and wellbeing sectors and were reviewed to ensure they were achievable in a range of settings.  Unit standards were also updated to replace the terms ‘client’, ‘consumer’ and ‘patient’ with ‘person’.

Where gaps were identified new unit standards were created to develop a pathway towards the new qualifications.  In some cases, existing unit standards were replaced with new unit standards which aligned more closely with the outcomes of new qualifications.

Consultation on the changes was carried out through a series of meetings with key sector representatives to seek feedback and endorsement.  In addition, the changes were notified through publicity on Careerforce’s website and a survey inviting comment and feedback.

Unit standards in expiring domains that were not reviewed will be considered in consultation with the sector at a later date.

Main changes

· The level of unit standard 28546 was set higher (Level 3) than the standard it replaced (27140 – Level 2) to more accurately reflect the performance expectations and/or candidate’s level of responsibility.

· The credit values of eight unit standards were adjusted to more accurately reflect the time required to achieve the standards.

· Five unit standards were designated expiring and will not be replaced.

· Twelve unit standards were designated expiring and replaced with eight new unit standards.

· Ten new unit standards were developed to meet new requirements identified by the mandatory review.

· Entry information was updated.

· Updated definitions were included in the explanatory notes where relevant.

· A number of unit standards were amended to broaden the context in which they could be achieved.

· All unit standards from lapsing domains were either reclassified to current domains or designated expiring.

· The last date for assessment of superseded versions of reviewed unit standards is 31 December 2016.

Category C and D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2018

Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess

Current consent for			Consent extended to
Nature of consent	Classification or ID	Level	Nature of consent	Classification or ID	Level
Field	Community and Social Services	2	Standard	28546	3
Subfield	Social Services	4+	Standard	28522, 28542	3
Domain	Core Health	2	Standard	28546	3
Domain	Community Support Services	2+	Standard	28517	2
Domain	Youth Development	6	Standard	28542	3
Domain	Youth Work	6	Standard	28522	3
Standard	16846	3	Standard	28522	3
Standard	16849	4	Standard	28542	3
Standard	20829	2	Standard	28548	2
Standard	20830	2	Standard	28519	2
Standard	23380	3	Standard	28543	3
Standard	23392	3	Standard	28542	3
Standard	23454	2	Standard	28545	2
Standard	27140	2	Standard	28546	3

Impact on Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR)

None.

Impact on registered qualifications

Key to type of impact
Affected	The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits The qualification lists a C or D category standard
Not materially affected	The qualification lists a standard that has a new title The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification

The following Careerforce qualifications are affected by the outcome of this review.

Ref	Qualification Title	Classification or ID
0670	National Diploma in Youth Work (Level 6)	16862
0727	National Certificate in Diversional Therapy (Level 4)	23380
1299	National Diploma in Mental Health (Mental Health Support Work) (Level 6)	23380
1382	National Certificate in Disability Support Assessment, Planning, and Coordination (Level 5)	23380, 23392
1406	National Certificate in Community Support Services (Disability Information Provision) (Level 4)	23380, 23392
1678	National Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction Support (Level 4) with optional strands in Addiction, Family/Whānau, and Kaupapa Māori	23380

Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits

All changes are in bold.

Key to review category
A	Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number.
B	Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the 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.
*	New standards that are bold and italicised are recommended replacements only.

Community and Social Services

ID	Domain	Title	Level	Credit	Review Category
16849	Social Services > Youth Development	Demonstrate knowledge of ethics in youth work	4	3	C
23392	Health, Disability, and Aged Support > Health and Disability Principles in Practice	Describe ethical behaviour in a health, disability, or community setting	3	3	C
28542	Health, Disability, and Aged Support > Health and Disability Principles in Practice	Demonstrate and apply knowledge of professional and ethical behaviour in a health or wellbeing setting	3	5

Community and Social Services > Health, Disability, and Aged Support

ID	Domain	Title	Level	Credit	Review Category
20964	Health and Disability Principles in Practice	Maintain documentation as a worker in a health or disability support context	2	2	C
23390	Community Support Services	Observe, report, and document changes in a person's condition in a health or disability setting	2	2	C
23926	Health and Disability Principles in Practice	Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of change in support services in a health or disability setting	2	4	C
28517	Health and Disability Principles in Practice	Recognise and report risks and changes for a person in a health or wellbeing setting	2	5
27140	Core Health	Describe continence, incontinence, interventions, and required reporting in an aged care, health, or disability context	2	8	C
28546	Health and Disability Principles in Practice	Describe incontinence and interventions to assist a person in a health or wellbeing setting	3	5

Community and Social Services > Social Services

ID	Domain	Title	Level	Credit	Review Category
16846	Youth Work	Describe selected aspects of human development theory for youth work	3	6	C
28522	Health and Disability Principles in Practice	Describe selected aspects of human development theory in a health or wellbeing setting	3	6
16851	Youth Work	Establish and maintain rapport with youth	4	6	D
28538	Youth Development	Establish and maintain a relationship to support a young person in the youth development sector	4	10	New*
16853	Youth Work Youth Development	Demonstrate observance of kawa and tikanga of tangata whenua in youth work Demonstrate and apply knowledge of kawa and tikanga of tangata whenua in the youth development sector	4	6	B
16855	Youth Work	Participate in a group in youth work	4	3	D
28540	Youth Development	Lead group activities with young people in the youth development sector	4	8	New*
16858	Youth Work	Implement a youth development programme or project	4	12	D
28556	Youth Development	Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate a youth development project in the youth development sector	4	15	New*
16862	Youth Work Youth Development	Prepare a safety management plan in youth work Demonstrate knowledge of safety management in the youth development sector	4	6 5	B
22250	Youth Work Youth Development	Describe professional supervision for youth work Describe professional supervision for youth workers in the youth development sector	4	3	B
22253	Youth Work Youth Development	Profile a community of relevance to youth work Profile a community of relevance in the youth development sector	4	4 5	B
22255	Youth Work	Describe community-based youth services and support a young person to access services	4	6	D
28541	Youth Development	Mentor and support young people to identify goals and develop action plans in the youth development sector	4	10	New*

Community and Social Services > Health, Disability, and Aged Support > Community Support Services

ID	Title	Level	Credit	Review Category
20829	Support a consumer's wellbeing and quality of life in a health or disability setting	2	6	C
28548	Support a person’s wellbeing and quality of life in a health or wellbeing setting	2	3
23386	Support a person to meet personal care needs in an aged care, health, or disability context Support a person to meet personal care needs in a health or wellbeing setting	3	6 5	B
23452	Describe techniques for moving equipment and people in a health, disability, or aged care context Describe techniques for moving equipment and people in a health or wellbeing setting	2	3	B
23454	Apply service plan requirements to meet the needs of consumers in a health or disability setting	2	8	C
28545	Apply personal plan requirements to meet the needs of people in a health or wellbeing setting	2	5
23685	Describe pre-packaged medication and the process for its use in a health or disability context Describe pre-packaged medication and the process for its use in a health or wellbeing setting	2	2	B
26978	Support a person to eat and drink in an aged care, health, or disability context Support a person to eat and drink in a health or wellbeing setting	2	4	B
26979	Describe the immediate response to the death of a person in a home, community, or residential setting Describe the immediate response to the death of a person in a health or wellbeing setting	2	3 2	B

Community and Social Services > Health, Disability, and Aged Support > Health and Disability Principles in Practice

ID	Title	Level	Credit	Review Category
20826	Demonstrate knowledge of infection control requirements in a health or disability setting Describe infection control requirements in a health or wellbeing setting	2	3	B
20830	Maintain a safe and secure environment in a health or disability setting	2	5	C
23453	Describe a safe and efficient working environment for support workers in a health or disability setting	2	8	C
28519	Maintain a safe and secure environment for people and support workers in a health or wellbeing setting	2	6
23380	Describe and apply culturally safe Māori operating principles and values in a health, disability, or community setting	3	6	C
28543	Describe culturally safe Māori operating principles and values, and their application in a health or wellbeing setting	3	5
23389	Demonstrate knowledge of risk management planning in a health, disability, or community setting Describe risk management planning in a health or wellbeing setting	3	2 3	B
23451	Demonstrate knowledge of the role of a support worker in a health or disability setting Describe the role of a support worker in a health or wellbeing setting	2	6 5	B
23686	Demonstrate knowledge of a consumer's rights in a health or disability setting Describe a person’s rights in a health or wellbeing setting	2	1	B
28518	Interact with people to provide support in a health or wellbeing setting	2	5	New
28529	Identify the impact of culture on support in a health or wellbeing setting	2	5	New
28558	Explain the impact of colonisation on health and wellbeing for tangata whenua in Aotearoa New Zealand	4	4	New

Community and Social Services > Social Services > Youth Development

ID	Title	Level	Credit	Review Category
16850	Work with young people in youth work Work with a young person as a youth worker in the youth development sector	3	6 5	B
16856	Describe group work and leadership in youth work Describe group work and leadership for youth work in the youth development sector	3	5	B
16857	Assist with developing, planning, delivering, and evaluating a youth development programme or project Help to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate a youth development project in the youth development sector	3	12 10	B
16861	Describe safety management in youth work	3	5	D
22256	Explain the principles and underlying philosophy of the Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa Describe the principles, aims, and goals of the Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa	3	3	B
22257	Profile youth in Aotearoa New Zealand	3	3	B
28537	Develop and implement a self-care plan as a youth worker in the youth development sector	4	5	New
28539	Establish and maintain a safe environment for young people in the youth development sector	4	10	New