HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers Critical aspects of This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in Task 15 evidence a simulated workplace and under the normal range of work conditions. Assessment should be conducted on more than one occasion to cover a variety of circumstances to establish consistency. Holistic assessment of this unit of competency is encouraged to ensure application of these skills in conjunction with specific work functions. However, the unit may be delivered and assessed independently. Required knowledge Recognition of cultural diversity in Australian society with many Q3 individuals living in many cultures. Recognition of cultural influences and changing cultural Q9 practices in Australia and its impact on diverse communities that make up Australian society. Knowledge of own cultural conceptions and pre-conceptions Q9 and perspective of diverse cultures. Recognition of impact of cultural practices and experiences on Q4 personal behaviour, interpersonal relationships, perception and social expectations of others. Recognition of culture as a dynamic social phenomenon. Q3, 4, 5, 7, 9 Recognition of culture as a range of social practices and Q5 beliefs evolving over time. Recognition that the word is a value-laden, excluding Q5 ‘normal’ concept that often precludes acknowledgment of the diversity of people, their life experiences and situations.
HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers Critical aspects of evidence This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of work conditions. Assessment should be conducted on more than one occasion to cover a variety of circumstances to establish consistency. Holistic assessment of this unit of competency is encouraged to ensure application of these skills in conjunction with specific work functions. However, the unit may be delivered and assessed independently. Task 15 Required knowledge Recognition of cultural diversity in Australian society with many individuals living in many cultures. Q3 Recognition of cultural influences and changing cultural practices in Australia and its impact on diverse communities that make up Australian society. Q9 Knowledge of own cultural conceptions and pre-conceptions and perspective of diverse cultures. Q9 Recognition of impact of cultural practices and experiences on personal behaviour, interpersonal relationships, perception and social expectations of others. Q4 Recognition of culture as a dynamic social phenomenon. Q3, 4, 5, 7, 9 Recognition of culture as a range of social practices and beliefs evolving over time. Q5 Recognition that the word ‘normal’ is a value-laden, excluding concept that often precludes acknowledgment of the diversity of people, their life experiences and situations. Q5
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