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How to use a competency job profile

To understand an existing or new job
To recruit and select for an existing or new job
To help with the induction of a new staff member
Plan for staff development, learning and training
To support and guide staff performance

How to use competency job profiles

To help with the induction of a new staff member

Use the Ready4work Induction Kit

The FIELD induction resource ‘Ready4work’ is based on the same key Units of Competency used in the FIELD Competency Job Profiles. Most of these Units of Competency come from the Community Services Training Package and all are linked to the National Qualifications Framework.

The Units of Competency used in the Ready4work induction kit are core Competencies for direct care workers. All people working with people with disabilities should be able to demonstrate competency in these Units of Competency. You can order copies of Ready4work from FIELD distss@distss.org.au

The core Units of Competency that are fully covered in Ready4work are:

CHCDIS1C: Orientation to Disability Work
CHCOHS302C: Participate in safety procedures for direct care work

Some areas of knowledge and skill for the following Units of Competency are introduced in Ready4work:

CHCADMIN5A: Work within the administrative protocols of the organisation
CHCDIS3C: Provide services to people with disabilities
CHCDIS3C: Assist with self-medication
HLTFS7A: Follow basic food practises
CHCAC16A: Provide food services

Although Ready4work does not cover First Aid it is highly recommended that staff have a current first Aid Certificate.

Talk with your new staff about the Units of Competency in their Competency Job Profile to assist with their understanding. Show them how to apply their skills and knowledge in the workplace.

The first weeks of a new staff member’s working life are very busy. Although it may seem an additional burden, this is a good time to sit with them and work through an assessment of their competencies.

On Line Self-Assessment of competency

The DHS On-Line Training Assessment Package (OnTAP), http://hnp.dhs.vic.gov.au/wps/portal can be used to identify areas that the new employee would like assistance in. This system allows new employees to self-assess their own level of competency in each Unit of Competency in their Competency Job Profile. This will provide a clear benchmark for the new employee, encouraging that person to seek assistance to learn the skills and knowledge they need.

Further Information

How to use competency job profiles

To understand an existing or new job
To recruit and select for an existing or new job
To help with the induction of a new staff member
Plan for staff development, learning and training
To support and guide staff performance