6.1  Introduction

This unit specifies the competencies required to provide psycho-social support. It involves carrying out psychosocial needs assessment (PSS), planning for psychosocial support activities, carrying out psychosocial support, conducting re-integration activities and conducting re-integration follow-ups. This study helps individuals to heal from the psychological wounds and worries they have. It helps individuals to heal and become survivors rather than victims of certain experiences which in most cases are bitter. Therefore, the aim of the study is to help individuals stabilize psychologically and socially.

 

The critical aspects of competency to be covered include psychosocial needs assessment, utilized budgetary allocation plan, and demonstrated understanding of child safety and child protection policies. Develop monitoring and evaluation tools on psychosocial support activities. To add on that the study will also look at the reviewed psychosocial support programs and prepared progressive reports. The following basic resources are required for effective competency teaching; A favourable work station, a working laptop, a projector and a training manual.

 

The unit of competency covers five learning outcomes which include; Each of the learning outcome presents; learning activities that covers performance criteria statements, thus creating trainees an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the occupational standards and content in curriculum. Information sheet provides; definition of key terms, content and illustration to guide in training. The competency may be assessed through written test, demonstration, practical assignment, interview/oral questioning and case study. Self assessment is provided at the end of each learning outcome. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended.

 

6.1.1  List of learning outcomes

a)        Carry out psychosocial needs assessment (PSS)

b)       Plan for psychosocial support activities

c)        Carry out psychosocial support

d)       Conduct re-integration activities

e)        Conduct re-integrations follow ups