Planning Pastoral and Spiritual Care Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

• planned for pastoral and spiritual care work, including:
• preparing one resource portfolio
• establishing links with two other service providers within the referral network
• identifying 1 area and opportunities within that area for personal or professional development in consultation with pastoral and spiritual care mentor and/or supervisor

Planning Pastoral Care Essential Knowledge

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. These include knowledge of:

• legal and ethical considerations for pastoral and spiritual care work and how these are applied to individual practice, including:
• codes of practice and relevant professional and ethical standards of practice
• duty of care
• rights and responsibilities of workers, organisations, clients, families and carers
• issues that breach or impact an individual’s rights
• policies, protocols and practices of the organisation to pastoral and spiritual care work role
• relevant records maintenance requirements
• specific denominational or multi-faith requirements in line with accepted organisation protocols, including denominational doctrines, worship and practices
• fundamentals of a range of world religions together with associated religious beliefs and practices
• cultural perspectives on spirituality and major denominational doctrines, worship and practices
• verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including body language, language style, active listening, questioning
• principles and practices for establishing and maintaining appropriate interpersonal relationships
• boundaries and limitations of the role
• process for referrals, including relevant support agencies

Planning Pastoral and Spiritual Care Assessment Condition

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace with simulations and scenarios where the full range of contexts and situations have not been provided. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

• use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources
• modelling of industry operating conditions, including a qualified chaplain or pastoral and spiritual care worker as a mentor or professional supervisor