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 practices

The community profile

Funding sources and their policies and strategies for encouraging community input and participation

Relevant local state and federal strategieslegislation

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

LGBTI

Family and children

Young people

Community education

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Mental health

Social Policy and the State

Information dissemination

Public speaking

Using the mass media

Ethics

Negotiation skills

Mechanisms of social action and social change

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Demonstrate capacity to work strategically in a number of areas to ensure individual concerns are translated into public issues

Develop and maintain public processes to address common issues

Work with a wide range of key people or stakeholders in the community

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

research

projectprogram evaluation

budgeting

negotiation

liaison

networking

group facilitation

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

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 structures people or organisations for assessment purposes

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

Issues may include:

Responses include:

Operational arrangements include:

Community work methods include:

Identified outcomes may include:

Opportunities for groups to participate include:

Key people may include:

Resources may include: