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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Work with the community and other community stakeholders to identify community renewal opportunities
  2. Develop a community renewal strategy
  3. Identify and manage resources for community renewal
  4. Work with the community and individuals to promote community renewal
  5. Implement community renewal strategies
  6. Evaluate effectiveness of community renewal strategies

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

The aims economic and social context of community renewal

Community renewal principles and practices

Impact of the cultural and community values within the community

Community renewal as a social change strategy

Relevant legislation and public policy

Relevant networks people stakeholders

Social housing policy

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Demonstrate effective management of community renewal strategies

Demonstrate capacity to identify community concerns and develop strategies to address these concerns

Develop and maintain public processes to address common issues

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

Investigate local community information

Communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders

Demonstrate application of skills in

research and consultation

communication

cross cultural communication and negotiation

analysis of information

literacy to prepare promotional materials

liaison skills between community and government

negotiation skills

high level interpersonal interactions

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

Competency must be demonstrated in a real work environment

Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance across contexts applicable to the work environment

Consistency in performance should consider the work environment workers role and responsibilities 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

a workplace or to an environment that accurately simulates the workplace

appropriate structures people or organisations for assessment of the ability to work with the community

Method of assessment

Documentation of process and evaluation of a community renewal project

Observation

Written assessment

Case studies

Evidence of materials developed in the workplace

Questioning

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.

Stakeholders may include but are not limited to:

Local media

Government departments

Community organisations

Support agencies

Local business

Advocacy groups

Education services and providers

Cultural organisations

Employment agencies

Social clubs

Local residents/tenants

Advocacy groups

Charities

Philanthropic organisations

Community renewal includes but is not limited to

Neighbourhood improvement

Employment opportunities

Community infrastructure

Education and training opportunities

Small business development opportunities

Health

Increased access to facilities, services or decision-making

Implementation strategies may include, but are not limited to:

Community education

Lobbying and advocacy

Developing the capacity of individuals or groups and communities to meet their own needs

Health promotion

Development of community resources and facilities

Strategies to increase access to facilities

Sources of funding may be derived from but not limited to:

Government grants

Local council

Private finance

Philanthropic organisations

Appropriate communication strategies, values and structures, could include but are not limited to:

Cultural sensitivity

Non-judgemental

Socially inclusive

Accessible

Approaches to community renewal could include but are not limited to:

Asset management, property redevelopment, infrastructure improvements

Improved housing management practice, place management, intensive tenancy management

Community development, community capacity building, strengthening communities

Resources may include, but are not limited to:

Administrative support

Physical, transport, venues, material, equipment

Financial

Staff skills and time

Funding

Promotional strategies could include but are not limited to:

Leaflets

Community meetings

Newsletters

Social events

Email

Websites

Posters

Letterboxing