List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Comply with the scope of practice in provision of nutrition advice. | 1.1 Identify the role of medical and allied health professionals in providing and applying nutritional information and advice to clients. 1.2 Recognise appropriate sources of information for provision of healthy eating information to clients. 1.3 Recognise clients with specific nutritional needs. 1.4 Recognise dangers of providing inappropriate nutrition advice to general and specific population clients. |
2. Identify situations outside of scope of practice. | 2.1 Identify need for referral and guidance from medical practitioner or appropriate allied health professional for nutrition and body composition advice. 2.2 Conduct referral in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. |
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
identify at least ten client situations when referral to an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Sports Dietitian or General Practitioner is required:
record the details of the client situation/reason for referral
identify the appropriate health professional for the situation.
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
purpose, use and limitations of the Australian Dietary Guidelines:
food groups
guidelines
Australian guide to healthy eating and the template for adaptation for clients
the role and professional boundaries of the personal trainer, medical and allied health professionals in providing nutritional advice, weight loss support and exercise prescription
the role of the personal trainer in providing nutritional advice within appropriate guidelines of Eat for Health Program incorporating the Australian Dietary Guidelines
situations when referral to an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Sports Dietitian or General Practitioner is required, and which professional is most appropriate for the situation:
when individuals ask for specific information regarding weight management or indicate interest in more information on weight loss
when clients have specific questions regarding dieting, diet trends and supplementation
when clients have specific questions regarding the suitability of participating in an available nutrition program when specific health indicators demonstrate increased health risks after pre-exercise screening and client reporting
when the client’s eating patterns are extreme and not meeting nutritional requirements e.g. removing / limiting inappropriately food groups
when the client may benefit from attending a structured support program
when the client is having difficulty achieving weight loss goals
when the client has high intensity or high level training or sports performance requirements
when the client needs support regarding attitudes to eating and may benefit from additional assistance
risks of providing nutritional information to the following specific population clients:
pregnant or lactating women
very underweight, overweight or obese
impaired Glucose Tolerance, Impaired Fasting Glucose or strong family history of Type 2 Diabetes
Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
cardiovascular disease, Renal disease or Liver disease
food allergies and intolerances
diagnosed with, undergoing treatment for, or recovering from cancer
frail elderly
mental illness
high intensity and high volume exercise or sport
other health conditions affected by nutrition.
Skills must be demonstrated in:
a fitness industry workplace or simulated environment where clients are seeking information regarding health and fitness, including nutrition information and guidance.
Assessment must ensure use of:
documented organisational policies and procedures
industry endorsed scope of practice for the role and scope of a personal trainer
workplace documents and systems for client consultations and referral letters
scope of practice documents of medical and allied health professionals
current healthy information resources:
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) – Australian Dietary Guidelines
up-to-date resources for researching the role of various health professionals and the risks of providing nutritional information to various clients
learning and assessment tools validated by:
an Accredited Practising Dietitian or an Accredited Sports Dietitian with at least two consecutive years experience in clinical practice
clients and medical or allied health professionals for referral processes; these can be:
clients, and medical or allied health professionals in the workplace, or
individuals who participate in project activities, role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, within a training organisation.
Assessment activities that allow the individual to:
identify situations where the client must be referred to a medical or allied health professional for nutritional or other lifestyle advice
recognise the dangers of providing nutritional information to clients in at least ten client situations or interactions.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisation’s requirements for assessors, and:
have achieved a Diploma of Fitness or above; and
have at least 1 year consecutive post qualification fitness industry experience in the application of the skills and knowledge of the Diploma of Fitness.