Final Assessment This final assessment is for the unit CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship. An assessor will review the work you have completed and determine if you have satisfied the assessment requirements for this unit. Submitting Assessments You must submit your completed assessments to your assessor. Instructions on what to submit are detailed in each assessment task. Each assessment task you submit must have a signed cover sheet. Otherwise, the assessment will not be accepted. Cover sheets are provided for each of the assessment tasks. When assessments have been completed, your assessor will provide you with feedback. When all assessments are completed and assessed, your assessor will provide you with a Record of Outcome. If you believe your assessment result is not right, you should discuss this with your assessor. They will direct you to your Student Handbook and/or Acknowledge Education’s Policies and Procedures which will have information about how to appeal an assessment result. Make sure you read through the document on the following page and understand what the assessment requires from you before signing the agreement. Please sign the Assessment Plan and Agreement on the following page, and submit it with your assessment. Assessments will not be accepted until this signed form is returned to your assessor. Assessment Plan and Agreement Students to “tick” the following statements and sign this agreement: ☐ I agree that the purpose and steps for this assessment have been explained to me. ☐ I have discussed with my trainer/assessor any special needs that I require to complete these assessments. ☐ My Trainer/assessor has discussed the assessment marking guide with me. ☐ The opportunities to re-attempt the assessment, if required, have been discussed with me. ☐ I understand that I have the right to request for an appeal if I am unsatisfied with the assessment results. ☐ I have accessed and understood the general assessment information that has been provided to me. ☐ I have been given sufficient time to complete these assessments. Qualification Title Unit Code Unit Title Student Name Student ID Student Email Student Signature Date Assessor Name Campus ☐ Melbourne ☐ Sydney ☐ Perth To reach competency in this unit you need to satisfactorily complete the below three assessment tasks. Assessment TaskDue DateQuestionsWeek 6Case Study/ProjectWeek 7ObservationWeek 8 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 1Why is it important to analyse existing client information prior to commencement of a counselling session? Provide an example of the type of information that may be available.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 2Explain how legal and ethical considerations, such as codes of conduct/practice, are applied in the initial stages of counselling and used in individual practice.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 3Explain how legal and ethical considerations such as discrimination are applied in the initial stages of counselling and used in individual practice.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 4Explain how legal and ethical considerations such as duty of care are applied in the initial stages of counselling and used in individual practice.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 5Explain how legal and ethical considerations such as human rights are applied in the initial stages of counselling and used in individual practice.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 6Explain how legal and ethical considerations such as mandatory reporting are applied in the initial stages of counselling and used in individual practice.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 7Explain how legal and ethical considerations such as privacy, confidentiality and disclosure are applied in the initial stages of counselling and used in individual practice.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 8Explain how legal and ethical considerations such as work health and safety are applied in the initial stages of counselling and used in individual practice.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 9How can communication techniques, like the effective use of body language, support the counselling session objectives of building a relationship and engaging the person in exploring their issues?Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 10How can communication techniques like paraphrasing support the counselling session objectives of building a relationship and engaging the person in exploring their issues?Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 11How can communication techniques like reflecting feelings support the counselling session objectives of building a relationship and engaging the person in exploring their issues?Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 12How can communication techniques like open and closed questioning or probing support the counselling session objectives of building a relationship and engaging the person in exploring their issues?Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 13How can communication techniques like summarising support the counselling session objectives of building a relationship and engaging the person in exploring their issues?Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 14How can communication techniques like reframing support the counselling session objectives of building a relationship and engaging the person in exploring their issues?Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 15Explain how special needs information should be considered in the scope and techniques for creating a counselling plan.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 16Explain how recording of the client’s own identified priorities should be considered in the scope and techniques for creating a counselling plan.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 17Explain how personal goals should be considered in the scope and techniques for creating a counselling plan. Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 18Explain how observations of client requirements should be considered in the scope and techniques for creating a counselling plan.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 19Explain how safety or reporting issues should be considered in the scope and techniques for creating a counselling plan.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 20Explain how involvement of other agencies/referral information should be considered in the scope and techniques for creating a counselling plan.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 21Identify two factors you would take into account when assessing a program’s capacity.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 22Provide two examples of how legal and ethical considerations regarding records management are applied in individual practice.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 23Explain the principles of person-centred practice.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 24What is the purpose of counselling? Explain with two examples.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 25How has counselling evolved as a helping relationship?Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 26Explain the role or place that counselling has within the helping services?Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 27Give two examples of what clients have the right to expect during the counselling process.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 28Explain how legal and ethical considerations, such as the rights and responsibilities of workers, are applied in the initial stages of counselling and used in individual practice.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 29Explain how legal and ethical considerations such as the rights and responsibilities of employers are applied in the initial stages of counselling and used in individual practice.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 30Explain how legal and ethical considerations such as the rights and responsibilities of clients are applied in the initial stages of counselling and used in individual practice.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 31Provide two examples of information required to clarify and confirm the scope and nature of the counselling relationship, including professional limitations with a client. Explain each of these.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 32Explain with an example how the counselling relationship may be impacted upon by the counsellor’s own values.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 33How might legal and ethical considerations such as practitioner–client boundaries be applied in the initial stages of counselling, and used in individual practice? Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 34How should legal and ethical considerations such as work role boundaries (the responsibilities and limitations of the counsellor role) be applied in the initial stages of counselling and used in individual practice?Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 35Identify a list of at least six issues that clients may present with that fall outside of the counselling scope of practice and may require a referral.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐ Question 36Explain how contract requirements, formats for contracts and key information for inclusion in a counselling contract are legally and ethically applied in the initial stages of counselling and used in individual practice.Answer Result Satisfactory ☐ Not Satisfactory ☐
