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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Assess locations
  2. Design and/or use appropriate aids
  3. Design new location to group requirements

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

Organisation policies and procedures relating to the design and adoption of group surroundings

Impact of disabilities on people with disabilities

Occupational health and safety guidelines

Ergonomics

Range of available aids

Depending on the work role or services provided specific knowledge of particular groups or issues may be requiredSee additional information for assessors regarding the following

Depending on the work role or services provided, specific knowledge of particular groups or issues may be required
See additional information for assessors regarding the following:

alcohol and other drugs AOD abuse

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

Identify specific requirements of people with disabilities

Apply consultation requirements relating to proposed adaptations

Demonstrate application of skills in

designing

assessment

communication with individuals and groups

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

Consistency in performance should consider the particular requirements of services and workplaces

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 of this unit include access to

a relevant workplace or an appropriately simulated environment where assessment may take place

relevant organisation policy protocols and procedures

equipment and resources normally used in the workplace

Method of assessment may include

Observation in the workplace

Written assignmentsprojects

Case study and scenario analysis

Questioning

Role play simulation


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.

Locations may refer to:

Workplaces

Community centres

Residences

Educational and recreational facilities

Various service facilities

Examples of physical exit and entry issues involve:

Curbs

Lifts

Lighting

Signs

Environmental support may involve:

Volunteers

Co-workers

Training officers being trained to support the person with a disability

Examples of assessment processes include:

Job or activity analysis

Task analysis

Expert assistance may come from:

Architects

Builders

Other specialists

Examples of boards of management include:

Appointed management committees

Elected management committees

Chief executive officers