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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Develop and maintain support mechanisms
   • Design a range of support mechanisms to enable the identification of the role, responsibilities, context and accountability of community leadership
   • Identify and address factors which might have an impact on the effectiveness of community leadership
   • Include resources required to support community leadership development in resource allocations
2. Promote community leadership
   • Create and respond to opportunities to routinely promote the importance of community leadership
   • Ensure the development of structures, processes and practice reflects the defined role and importance of community leadership
3. Develop leadership skills
   • Design and provide learning programs aimed to develop leadership skills
   • Implement a range of activities to assist the development of community leadership
   • Provide individuals with structured and supported opportunities to experience leadership
   • Identify and acknowledge the expertise, skills and contributions of the community to leadership

Required Skills

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

Essential knowledge The candidate must 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 These include knowledge of Community development principles and strategies Concepts of effective leadership Structure and nature of the community Significant cultural awareness practices and protocol Availability of skills development training Support mechanisms and structures in the range of relevant communities and cultural contexts

Essential skills It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to Identify and develop opportunities for leadership within the community Provide support for leadership structures and the development of individuals 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 negotiation liaison networking facilitation

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 will be best assessed in the workplace or in a environment that simulates the normal range of workplace conditions Consistency in performance should consider the range of situations in which workers will be supporting community leadership
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 community or to an effectively 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

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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.
Community leadership may include:	Individuals acting in a formal representative role Elected management committees Formally constituted groups/steering committees/reference groups Key people with recognised influence
Support mechanisms may include:	Resources Information/training development Recruitment and selection of leaders and managers Networks Groups Practice frameworks Individual and ongoing support Procedures for identifying potential community leaders
Structures may include:	Management Consultations Accountability Decision-making Advisory systems Policy, guidelines, objectives and principles Resources

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