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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Assess community resource requirements
  2. Develop and acquire resources
  3. Facilitate community access to resources

Required Skills

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

A range of systems that can be used to obtain store and record information

A range of resource media

Resourcing policies and procedures

Key people and organisations

The candidate must be also 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

Depending on the work role or services provided specific knowledge of particular groups or issues may be required including alcohol and other drugs

cultural and linguistic diversity

risk of selfharm

women

men

community education

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

mental health

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Identify community needs and match a range of appropriate resources to meet those needs

Demonstrate capacity to operate within specific communities or across a number of groups

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

Design and prepare materials including relevant information technology

Demonstrate application of skills in

basic project management

networking

information management in line with work health and safety WHS requirements

information presentation

maintaining documentation as required

Evidence Required

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 should be assessed on the job or through simulation

Consistency in performance may be based on evidence from previous demonstration of competency however assessors should consider particular community resource development needs if assessment occurs in the workplace

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 an appropriate workplace or community or accurately 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


Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Key people and organisations may include:

Government and non government organisations

The service's networks

Staff

Committee of management

Specialist organisations

Sources for addressing resource gaps may include:

External grants

Commercial fund raising

Internal allocations

Other services/agencies

Donations

Exchanges

Sharing

Strategies to address gaps in available resources may include:

Grant submissions

Commercial enterprise

Fee for service

Internal reallocation

Internal cross subsidies

Sponsorship/donations

Exchanges/sharing/pooling

Community resources may include:

Information

Education

Databases

Library (paper based or electronic)

Finances

Equipment and materials

Skills and expertise

Capital assets

Technology