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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Elements define the essential outcomes
  2. Define the priorities of specific communities or groups
  3. Undertake relevant work in the context of specific communities or groups
  4. Evaluate work undertaken within specific communities

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be demonstrated evidence that the candidate has:

researched individual and group issues of at least 1 specific community

engaged effectively with a range of individuals from at least 1 specific community group, validated by community acceptance over at least 3 different occasions


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

social, political, cultural and historical issues that affect or are relevant to specific communities and groups

models of society

critique of socialisation theory

specific information relating to client community group, including:

group composition

specific community and group structures

practices and values

cultural preferences

social issues relevant to the specific group

health issues relevant to the specific group

relevant networks, people and stakeholders

specific communication protocols and practices

strength, talents and abilities of the community

impact of community values and structures on individuals

culture and diversity

family and power

deviance

identity theories