CHCDIS013 — Assist with communication using augmentative and alternative communication methods

1 Identify the current communication needs of the person.

• 1.1Interpret individualised plan and familiarise self with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) requirements of the person with disability.
• 1.2Work in collaboration with the person, family, carer or others identified by the person, to confirm the person’s communication needs and preferences.
• 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 Identify and access AAC systems.

• 2.1Provide information to the person with disability on the AAC options that are available within their individualised plan to address communication needs.
• 2.2Consult with the person to confirm their preferred AAC systems.
• 2.3Consult with the person or others identified by the person, to refer them to other professionals and service providers when communication needs are beyond the scope of own job role, in consultation with supervisor.
• 2.4Work within scope of own job role to assist the person to access AAC systems and seek advice from supervisor when required.
• 2.5Provide and support opportunities for the person to communicate using their AAC systems.
• 2.6Identify opportunities to assist the person to increase communication vocabulary.
• 2.7Work with the person to support them to maintain contact with other AAC users or support people.

3 Identify barriers to using AAC systems.

• 3.1Consult with the person with disability to identify barriers to the effective use of AAC systems.
• 3.2Work with the person and others identified by the person to overcome the barriers.
• 3.3Consult with the person to identify difficulties experienced when communicating and respond within scope of own job role.
• 3.4Work with the person and others identified by the person to refer difficulties outside scope of own job role to supervisor or other professionals or service providers.

4 Report on implementation of communication strategies.

• 4.1Comply with organisational reporting policies and procedures to monitor implementation of communication strategies in consultation with the person with disability.
• 4.2Complete, maintain and store documentation and reports according to organisational policies and procedures.

What does an assessment tool for CHCDIS013 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CHCDIS013 needs to address all 31 unit components: 4 elements with 17 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 10 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 CHCDIS013?

Auditori pulls the current release of CHCDIS013 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.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

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Can I check my existing CHCDIS013 assessment instead of generating a new one?

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