This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Essential knowledge

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate knowledge of

Needs assessment and analysis

Goals and objectives for project selected

Resource availability for particular projects

Strategies and actions needed to achieve goals

Accountability requirements

Resources and support within the community

Organisation policies and procedures

The candidate must also be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role such as knowledge of

Organisation policies and procedures for dealing with the media

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Match education activities with community needs and priorities

Demonstrate collaboration and consultation with key people and organisations

Deliver high quality innovative educational projects

In addition the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include the ability to

Demonstrate application of skills in

liaison and networking

communication

research skills

time management

budgeting

report writing

evaluation

presentation

promotion

negotiation

effective use of relevant information technology in line with occupational health and safety OHS guidelines

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

This unit may be assessed on the job using appropriate relevant materials and examples or through an appropriately simulated environment

Consistency in performance should consider the organisation and individual context within which work takes place

Access and equity considerations

All workers in community services should be aware of access equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit can be assessed independently however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged

Resources required for assessment include access to appropriate resources for developing delivering and evaluating community education projects or access to an appropriately simulated environment

Method of assessment

In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations projects previous relevant experience or oral questioning on What if scenarios

Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures oral andor written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

Where performance is not directly observed andor is required to be demonstrated over a period of time andor in a number of locations any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues supervisors clients or other appropriate persons

Education project may include:

Key people and organisations may include:

Resources may include:

Marketing materials must be:

Assessment and evaluation of the education project may include: