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

Consultation and research methodologies

Community development principles

Organisation design and management principles

Community services and health networks and stakeholders

Funding sources

Principles of project management

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

Demonstrate effective collaboration with communities and key stakeholders to achieve an agreed outcome

Establish and develop community organisations based on identified community needs community development methodologies and in accordance with current accepted best practice

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 complex communication skills including submission writing

Demonstrate application of skills in

research and analysis

negotiation

strategic organisation planning

publicity marketing public relations and promotion

networking

financial analysis and management

program review and planning

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 in the workplace or in a simulated workplace under the normal range of workplace conditions

Consistency in performance should be based on requirements for the establishment and development of community organisations in specific circumstances

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 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

Stakeholders may include:

Organisations may include:

Resources may include:

Submissions seeking resources may be:

Funding sources may include:

Activities, programs, projects and strategies are implemented within requirements and guidelines established by:

Communication media for promotion purposes may include: