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STAFF COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK

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SCHADS Pay Point 1.3 → 2.1  |  Disability Support Services  |  Live Your Best Life

Framework Overview

● Eligibility: Available 6 months after commencement on SCHADS Pay Point 1.3

● Assessment Period: Minimum 6 weeks of observed practice and documented evidence

● Purpose: Demonstrate competency to progress to Pay Point 2.1

● Assessor: Supervisor or Team Leader — sign off required on all sections

● Legal basis: SCHADS Award MA000100 — classification based on duties performed and autonomy demonstrated, not time served

SCHADS Award Classification Requirement — What This Framework Must Demonstrate

Under SCHADS MA000100, progression to Level 2.1 requires evidence of three things:

  1. Duties performed match Level 2 — routine direct support delivered from a documented plan
  2. Qualification or equivalent experience — Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or demonstrated equivalent
  3. Reduced supervision dependency — worker is operating with increasing independence, not requiring direct oversight on each task

Progression is not automatic at any time interval. This completed framework is the employer's documented evidence that all three criteria have been met. Retain on file for a minimum of 7 years (Fair Work Ombudsman requirement).

Staff & Qualification Details

Complete before the assessment window opens. This section establishes the Award classification basis.

Progression Threshold Statement

Progression to SCHADS 2.1 is approved where ALL of the following are satisfied:

  • All competency sections are marked 'Met' with no outstanding 'Needs Improvement' items
  • Worker demonstrates independent application of skills without prompting on the majority of observed occasions
  • Supervision level has progressed to 'Periodic check-in' or 'Independent within plan' (see Section 4)
  • Qualification or equivalent experience confirmed and recorded above
  • Assessor and staff member have both signed the outcome page
1 Documentation Skills

Assessor reviews documentation produced during the 6-week window. Rate each item and initial.

Document Type Standard Expected Rating Assessor Initial & Date
Incident Report Objective language, factual sequence, submitted within required timeframe, no assumptions or opinions. Incident report audits completed over 6-week period show no systematic issues.
Shift Notes Clear, person-centred language; relevant observations captured; free from jargon, labels or bias. Shift note audit over 6-week period shows no systematic issues.
STA Forms Completed accurately and fully; correct participant details; submitted on time with no missing fields.
Medication LogsMark N/A if not applicable Accurate recording of administration, dosage, time; refusal or incidents noted correctly and promptly. All entries completed before end of shift.
2 Practical Skills (Observed)

Assessed through direct observation during shifts. Record at least one observation per skill with date.

Skill Area Observable Indicators Rating Date / Observation Summary
Language & Communication Uses respectful, person-centred language consistently; avoids labels; adjusts style to individual needs without prompting.
Restricted Practices (NDIS Guidelines) Demonstrates understanding of what constitutes a restricted practice; does not apply any restrictive practice without authorisation; knows reporting obligations and escalation process; supports least-restrictive alternatives.
Redirection Strategies Applies proactive and reactive redirection consistently; de-escalates calmly; strategies align with BSP where applicable.
Behaviour Intervention Training(CPI / PBS — record status) Note whether staff hold current accredited behaviour intervention training (e.g. CPI, Mapa, PBS). Not a hard gate for 2.1 progression, but must be recorded. Where outstanding, note expected completion date.
3 Plan & Risk Knowledge

Verified via verbal discussion, scenario questions, or demonstrated application. Record method used.

Knowledge Area Minimum Expectation Rating Method / Notes
Participant Support Plan (PSP) Can locate, read and apply the PSP; understands goals, routines and communication strategies without being directed to do so.
Behaviour Support Plan (BSP) Aware of triggers, proactive strategies, and restrictive practice requirements; knows escalation process and applies strategies correctly.
Participant Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) Can locate and explain the PEEP; understands individual evacuation requirements, mobility and communication needs; knows emergency equipment location and contact sequence without prompting.
Risk Assessments Understands relevant risk assessments; applies strategies in practice and recognises when to escalate a new or changed risk.
4 Supervision Level Assessment

Required to satisfy the SCHADS Award classification criterion for increasing independence. Assessor selects the level observed by end of Week 6.

Note: Progression to SCHADS 2.1 requires a minimum of Level 2 (Periodic Check-in) or Level 3. A worker still operating at Level 1 at the end of Week 6 does not yet meet the Award's autonomy requirement for Level 2 classification, regardless of documentation scores.
Assessment Outcome
Review & Appeal Pathway
A staff member who disagrees with a "Further Development Required" outcome may request a formal review within 14 calendar days of receiving the outcome. The review must be submitted in writing to the HR Manager. Reviews are conducted by a different assessor who was not involved in the original assessment. The outcome of the review is final. This process does not affect the staff member's right to raise a concern under the organisation's Grievance Policy or the Fair Work Act.

👤 Staff Member

📋 Assessor / Supervisor

Certificate will unlock once outcome is set to "Competency Demonstrated" and both names are entered.
Completed framework to be filed in staff HR record. Copy provided to staff member. Retain for minimum 7 years (Fair Work Ombudsman requirement).  |  SCHADS Award MA000100 — Classification based on duties performed and autonomy demonstrated.  |  Version 1.1 — Effective June 2026 — Review due June 2027
This is to certify that
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has successfully demonstrated all competency requirements under the LYBL Staff Competency Framework and meets the classification criteria for progression to
SCHADS Pay Point 2.1 — Independent Support Worker

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Assessed in accordance with the SCHADS Award MA000100, NDIS Practice Standards, and LYBL Policies & Procedures. This certificate confirms demonstrated competency. Final pay point decisions are subject to the SCHADS Award classification structure, employment contracts, and HR review.  |  LYBL Disability Support Services  |  Retain for minimum 7 years.