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

Own biases related to community development

Relevance of the work role and functions to maintaining sustainability of the workplace including environmental economic workforce and social sustainability

Strategies for addressing individual differences

Principles and practices of community development work including

structural disadvantage and inequality

social justice and human rights

empowerment

recognition of personal and public political process

commitment to peoples participation

Work models within a community development framework including

social action

advocacy

locality development work

brokering connections between communities and systems

community needs analysis research

The candidate must also be able to demonstrate relevant 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

Recognition of the value of process including as an outcome

respecting and valuing local knowledge and skills

mutuality

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Elicit a story from individuals to test common understandings and to facilitate agreement on actions to be followed based on information and assistance provided by the worker

Review and modify own work practice within a community development framework

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

Apply appropriate communication and interpersonal skills relevant to work area

Demonstrate application of skills in

research

needs analysis and assessment in a community context

relevant literacy standards and skills necessary to meet reporting requirements of work area

reflective listening

referral

Recognise and act upon opportunities to enhance sustainability in the workplace

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 will be most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions

It is recommended that assessment or information for assessment will be conducted or gathered over a period of time and cover the normal range of workplace situations

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 a workplace or to an environment that accurately simulates the workplace

Method of assessment may include

Observation of work activities simulation andor role play

Written tasks

Relevant formal and informal educationtraining courses

Case studies and scenarios

Interviewsquestioning

Role plays

Work in the industry includes:

Principles of community development include:

Ethical practices include those relating to:

Group processes and models include:

Community development outcomes may include:

Appropriate course of action may include:

Appropriate referrals may include

Areas of difference and diversity include: