CHCADV005 — Provide systems advocacy services
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What an assessment for CHCADV005 must cover
75 assessable components: 6 elements (23 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 46 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 Obtain, analyse and document information
- 1.1Research information about particular issues relating to client rights and interests and document accordingly
- 1.2Conduct consultations with colleagues, clients, carers and other stakeholders to identify and define issues of concern
- 1.3Collate information into appropriate format for communicating with, and distributing to, relevant agencies and stakeholders
2 Work with stakeholders to develop strategies to address identified needs
- 2.1Develop and maintain close working relationships and networks with relevant stakeholders
- 2.2Organise formal meetings, working groups and other activities to develop policy statements, action plans, strategies, projects and programs to address identified needs
- 2.3Document appropriate, relevant and agreed plans to address needs identified with stakeholder organisations
3 Advocate for and facilitate the implementation of strategies developed to address the rights and interests of clients
- 3.1Prepare submissions for resources to implement identified strategies, projects and action plans
- 3.2Where appropriate, contribute to relevant government policy development
- 3.3Work with consumers and other stakeholders to implement relevant projects and action plans
- 3.4Pursue opportunities and provide comments on policy documents, legislation, project plans and other relevant documents relating to client rights and interests
4 Contribute to service improvements
- 4.1Gather feedback from key stakeholders on access, effectiveness of services, satisfaction, service gaps and areas for improvement
- 4.2Consult with stakeholders to identify culturally appropriate systems and services, and compare to current practices
- 4.3Respond appropriately to breaches of rights in service delivery in line with organisation and legal complaints processes
- 4.4Provide information about identified needs, possible improvements and recommendations for change to organisation and other relevant parties
- 4.5Provide progress and other reports and feedback to key people according to organisation requirements
5 Advocate to improve coordination between services
- 5.1Develop working relationships with other services and community groups to promote and advocate improved linkages and service coordination
- 5.2Identify and develop appropriate strategic alliances and partnerships
- 5.3Proactively participate in decision making forums, committees, working groups and other strategic opportunities to advocate for improved service provision
- 5.4Collaboratively develop strategies that incorporate priorities of each organisation and address any barriers or areas of conflict
- 5.5Collaboratively work to develop, implement and evaluate a framework for change
6 Evaluate outcomes
- 6.1Review advocacy outcome in line with organisation and stakeholder objectives
- 6.2Identify lessons learned and areas requiring change
- 6.3Identify opportunities for continued improvement and additional strategies
Performance evidence
- provided systems advocacy for 1 specific client or client group or community to achieve a specific outcome including:
- consulted with members of the client group and/or community to identify issues and concerns
- facilitated 1 formal meeting with the client or client group or community to develop strategies for action
- pursued opportunities to advocate, mediate and negotiate through community organisations and government agencies
- represented client issues within broader social, political and community structures
- identified 1 opportunity for improved service delivery within the organisation and provided recommendation(s) for change
Knowledge evidence
- Universal declaration of human rights
- relationship between human needs and human rights
- human rights frameworks, approaches, instruments
- legal and ethical considerations for advocacy work and how these are applied in organisations, including:
- duty of care
- human rights
- mandatory reporting
- discrimination
- confidentiality, privacy, disclosure
- informed consent
- organisation and legal complaints processes
- power of attorney
- guardianship including the legal status of parents and guardians of people under the age of 18
- rights and responsibilities of clients, workers and organisations
- structural, political and other social factors which operate to maintain discrimination against clients, consumers and service users
- specific range of issues affecting the client group
- context and relationship of client issues to community, society and government policy
- key stakeholders and how to access them
- functions of advocacy:
- raising awareness
- acting
- writing
- political lobbying processes, including electronic campaigning and use of media (traditional, social and digital) for advocacy purposes
- relevant agencies and services which may assist in promoting and advocating
- balance between the rights of the general community and the rights of people with specific issues
- power and power structures
- community consultation, participation and decision-making processes
- processes and structures relevant to organisation goals and objectives or work role
- industry culture
- models of negotiation
- models of management and leadership
- advocacy issues relating to:
- alcohol and other drugs
- cultural and linguistic diversity
- risk of self-harm
- women
- men
- people under 18 years of age
- ageing
- disability
- chronic illness
- community education
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- mental health
- lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, intersex (LGBTI)
- migrants and refugees
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Questions about assessing CHCADV005
What does an assessment tool for CHCADV005 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CHCADV005 needs to address all 75 unit components: 6 elements with 23 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 46 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 CHCADV005?
Auditori pulls the current release of CHCADV005 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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