CHCECE053 — Respond to grievances and complaints about the service

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What an assessment for CHCECE053 must cover

33 assessable components: 4 elements (16 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. 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 Respond to a family member’s concerns.

1.1Clarify the concern promptly and identify key issues through discussion with the family member.
1.2Use appropriate communication strategies to discuss possible resolutions, focussing on collaborative decision-making.
1.3Confirm next steps and clarify agreement with all relevant parties.
1.4Follow service privacy and confidentiality requirements.

2 Acknowledge and address grievances and complaints.

2.1Listen respectfully to person’s concerns.
2.2Identify, investigate and discuss issues underlying grievance or complaint according to service procedures.
2.3Prioritise and take action with the level of urgency the situation requires.
2.4Explain complaint process and clearly inform complainant of what can and cannot be expected from process.
2.5Refer complainant to appropriate procedures or forums.

3 Resolve complaints.

3.1Seek advice, generate options and facilitate resolution according to service procedures.
3.2Facilitate mediation between parties concerned according to service procedures.
3.3Obtain agreement regarding resolution of issues.
3.4Document process and outcomes according to service procedures.

4 Review outcomes.

4.1Seek feedback from relevant parties about the outcome of grievance or complaint.
4.2Clarify misunderstandings or concerns regarding process or own role.
4.3Use feedback and lessons learned to identify and implement improvements to own practice and service.

Performance evidence

follow service procedures to respond to at least three different grievances or complaints about the service that collectively involve all of the following: a systemic issue, an emotive family member, response to a detailed written complaint
use all of the following techniques: active listening, assertiveness, questioning, effective non-verbal communication, negotiation
identify and document at least one opportunity for improvement arising from the grievance or complaint.

Knowledge evidence

privacy and confidentiality requirements of role and service
regulatory requirements for reporting to authorities
relevant codes of ethics
range of family member responses to issues about their child and how these impacts ways of addressing issues
communication techniques: active listening, collaborative decision-making, empathising with the person’s situation while upholding service policy, non-verbal communication and recognition of non-verbal signs, language style, questioning techniques, those appropriate to different social and cultural groups
typical features of complaint procedures
conflict theory: signs, stages, levels, factors involved, results
conflict resolution techniques: assertiveness, diffusing escalated reactions, negotiation, use of appropriate communication
principles of mediation
service standards, policies and procedures for: collaborative partnerships with families and community, complaints management.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: interpret service policies and procedures
Oral communication skills: ask open and closed questions and actively listen to seek information and confirm understanding.
Self-management skills: proactively seek opportunities to improve own work practice and conduct.
Technology skills: document complaints and how they were addressed using digital media.

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What does an assessment tool for CHCECE053 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CHCECE053 needs to address all 33 unit components: 4 elements with 16 performance criteria, 3 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.

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