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.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Maintain contact on group activities | 1.1 Maintain contact with group on current and proposed activities and projects 1.2 Provide advice on group operation and opportunities when sought 1.3 Define role of coordinator in group operations with the management committee to avoid misunderstanding |
2. Provide fresh input into group | 2.1 Identify relevant new initiatives and ideas from other groups and program areas 2.2 Seek new initiatives and ideas from appropriate sources 2.3 Develop any suggestions to include local group and program context |
3. Maintain network of contacts | 3.1 Maintain contacts with members of the group and community to provide interchange of ideas and information |
4. Facilitate resolution of group operating difficulties | 4.1 Identify issues with potential to hinder operations before damage occurs to the group 4.2 Assess external threats and facilitate negotiation of solutions between the group and external parties 4.3 Resolve internal conflict through facilitation and use of relevant expert advice 4.4 Implement change management processes for groups requiring major restructuring |
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
maintain contact with group to facilitate community networking
share ideas between groups to foster initiative and innovation
identify sources of conflict and issues that detract from the effective and equitable functioning of a group
resolve group conflict and refer group issues for specialist advice if required
use a range of facilitation strategies to work with groups.
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
group development and facilitation techniques
program guidelines, purpose and aims
general understanding of natural resource management, sciences and technologies associated with program
committee and group procedures.
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.