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. Prepare for community project | 1.1 Clarify requirements of the community project after community consultation and design 1.2 Identify personnel, equipment and material resource requirements appropriate to the scope of the project 1.3 Identify on-site, off-site, purchased, traded or scavenged resources 1.4 Identify and document the order of activities and allocate time to carry them out 1.5 Identify the environmental implications of proposed community projects and assess likely outcomes 1.6 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks, implement controls and take appropriate actions 1.7 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment appropriately (PPE) |
2. Organise resources | 2.1 Acquire materials, equipment and resources 2.2 Apply for external agency permits in the correct order where required 2.3 Notify affected parties of works to be undertaken where required 2.4 Organise delivery of materials, equipment and resources to site 2.5 Organise personnel to be on site when they are required |
3. Coordinate and report on activities | 3.1 Coordinate all resources to suit the scope of the project and the project plan 3.2 Direct personnel in activities for each period of work 3.3 Monitor personnel, activities, timelines and resource usage and document 3.4 Recognise contingency situations and take corrective action as appropriate 3.5 Select and train teams to take over the running of the project to ensure the long-term survival of the project, if required 3.6 Write a project report to inform the community and other stakeholders |
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:
read and interpret documentation associated with community projects
organise field staff and volunteers
represent and support community organisations
calculate material and resource requirements
coordinate project activities
document and report results
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
community projects, such as:
small or short-term projects
projects that form part of larger projects
arranging social events
carrying out fundraising and sponsorship
representing a community group or project
environmental awareness associated with undertaking project works to ensure minimal impact on the environment
work schedule programming
hiring and subcontracting of labour
attracting volunteers
possible causes of disruption to work activities and contingency situations, such as:
delay in delivery and/or breakdowns with equipment and machinery
poor weather conditions
poor quality materials
unforeseen problems
provision for providing other work on the site or away from the site while problems are fixed
delaying a project if possible and necessary
responsibilities and requirements for obtaining external agency permits as necessary
the range, use and availability of materials, equipment and resources required for a project
work health and safety issues, legislative requirements and Codes of Practice
community consultation
project coordination principles
meeting and committee protocols
project reporting
the project name
author name and date
project description
progress of activities
promotions and publicity
OHS issues
expenditure
future project-related activities that require planning
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs. Assessors must also hold a nationally accredited Certificate III (or higher) in Permaculture. Completion of a Permaculture Design Course (PDC) is not sufficient at this level.