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Profession Structure Model Illustrative Example of a Competence
In the illustrative example below of a fragment of the model's competency framework sandplay is used as one of many competencies forming the group Working Therapeutically with Children. 7 basic behaviour indicators are given – there are almost certainly more to be added. Each of these is related to the Play Continuum levels. For example we believe that ‘Providing a sand pit with toys’ applies to ‘play’ level 1, ‘play work’ – level 2 and ‘therapeutic play work’ – level 3 but not to other levels. However ‘Using a sand play session as an assessment tool’ starts at the Play Continuum level 4 (Therapeutic Play) and also applies to Play Therapy – level 6 and Child Psychotherapy – level 7.
In addition the behaviour indicators are related to the level of experience (role). For example ‘Mediates a sand play session with a child’ applies to role level 2 (Initially Trained Practitioner) upwards whereas "Monitors a client’s development using a series of sand trays" applies to role level 4 (Fully Skilled Practitioner) and upwards.
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Illustrative Example of a competence, with behaviour indicators
| Competence (Is able to use) |
Behaviour Indicator |
Play Continuum Level |
Role |
| Sandplay |
Provides a sand pit with appropriate toys
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1, 2, 3
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0-4
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Sets up a sand play session with an individual child
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3,4,5,6,7
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2-7
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Mediates a sand play session with a child
- non directively
- non judgementally
- not interpreted
using a sand tray and a collection of objects
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2,3,4,5,6,7
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2-7
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Uses a sand play session as an assessment tool
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4,5.6,7
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3-7
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Interprets an individual sand play session
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4,5,6,7
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3-7
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Monitors a client’s development using a series of sand trays
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4,5,6,7
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4-7
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Equips a therapeutic centre with sand tray facilities and objects
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2,3,4,5,6,7
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3-8
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