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Assessment Task 1: Questions
Student Assessment Instructions
- This is a written assessment. All questions must be answered for this assessment.
- This written assessment will need to be completed again if it is incomplete or without satisfactory performance, after further training support. This may be to focus on question areas not achieved in the prior attempt at the assessment.
- The written assessment may be re-attempted on two further occasions (maximum of three attempts).
- This is an open book assessment.
- Respond to all questions in the spaces provided.
- You must answer all questions correctly for this assessment to be completed satisfactorily. Ask your assessor to clarify any aspect you are unsure about in this assessment task.
Required Resources
- You will need to have access to relevant legislation, standards and codes, industry practices.
Evidence
- You must submit the completed assessment cover sheet and your answers to your assessor, either by handing in written responses or by online submission within the allocated time.
- Ensure you keep a copy of your submitted work. Assessments submitted without a completed cover sheet will not be accepted.
When and where will this assessment take place?
- Your assessor will provide you with the due date, which can be recorded in the assessment plan.
- Your assessor may also specify the length of time allowed and the expected word count, if applicable.
What if the assessment is not suitable?
- If you are unable to provide sufficient evidence with the written assessment method, your assessor may be able to provide you with an alternative method. Discuss this with your assessor.
What happens if your answers are not satisfactory?
- If any of the assessment responses are not satisfactory, your assessor will provide you with feedback. You may need to resubmit some or all the questions. Your assessor will explain the details for your reassessment.
- In most cases, you will be allowed a maximum of three attempts.
- If you are not satisfied with your assessment result, you have the right to lodge an appeal. Ask your assessor or contact the Course Coordinator for more information.
| Question 1 | Describe two types of assessment that could be used in community services. |
| Question 2 | In what context would you use an ‘assessment of needs’? |
| Question 3 | List two types of assessment tools can you use in community services. |
| Question 4 | How might mental health issues affect a person who already has existing diverse and multifaceted needs? Give two examples. |
| Question 5 | How might alcohol and other drugs (AOD) issues impact a person who already has existing diverse and multifaceted needs? Give two examples. |
| Question 6 | How might imprisonment impact a person who already has existing diverse and multifaceted needs? Give two examples. |
| Question 7 | How might child protection issues affect a young person who already has existing diverse and multifaceted needs? Give two examples. |
| Question 8 | How might family violence affect a person who already has existing diverse and multifaceted needs? Give two examples. |
| Question 9 | How might homelessness impact a person who already has existing diverse and multifaceted needs? Give two examples. |
| Question 10 | How might poverty affect a person who already has existing diverse and multifaceted needs? Give two examples. |
| Question 11 | How might physical health issues affect a person who already has existing diverse and multifaceted needs? Give two examples. |
| Question 12 | How might ageing and frailty impact a person who already has existing diverse and multifaceted needs? Give two examples. |
| Question 13 | How might disability impact a person who already has existing diverse and multifaceted needs? Give two examples. |
| Question 14 | How might behaviours of concern affect a person who already has existing diverse and multifaceted needs? Give two examples. |
| Question 15 | How might gaining employment affect a person who already has existing diverse and multifaceted needs? Give two examples. |
| Question 16 | How might cultural and religious beliefs affect a person who already has existing diverse and multifaceted needs? Give two examples. |
| Question 17 | What are the basic features of employment services? Give two examples. |
| Question 18 | What are the basic features of services providing assistance to a person to meet their physical and mental health needs? Give two examples. |
| Question 19 | What are the basic features of housing services? Give two examples. |
| Question 20 | What are the basic features of community support? Give two examples. |
| Question 21 | What are the basic features of social inclusion? Give two examples. |
| Question 22 | What are the basic features of education and training services? Give two examples. |
| Question 23 | Give two examples of how financial support services can assist people in need. |
| Question 24 | What are three types of reports you can be expected to write in a community services position and what should you refer for guidance on formatting these reports? |
| Question 25 | How can you support a person to prioritise their own needs? |
| Question 26 | What are two ways an individual worker can support a person to make their own decisions and what is something an organisation can do? |
| Question 27 | How do you ensure you can verify that you received the person’s consent prior to passing information about them to another service? |
| Question 28 | Explain why it is necessary to seek feedback about assessment processes from other networks. |
| Question 29 | Why should you reflect on your own performance in the process of assessing someone’s needs, and what is one method you can use to do this? |
| Question 30 | How can you improve the assessment process? |
| Question 31 | How could you encourage a person to advocate on their own behalf? |
| Question 32 | Identify three legislative requirements regarding reporting that most community services workers need to know their obligations. |
| Question 33 | Why is it ethical to ensure that a person with support needs is given the opportunity to make an informed decision to consent to an assessment process and any medical interventions that may follow? |
| Question 34 | Under what circumstance is it permissible to disclose an individual’s personal information without their consent, and who should you obtain consent from under these circumstances? |
| Question 35 | Explain two strategies for obtaining accurate feedback from a person about whether an assessment process and referral has met their needs. |
