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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Develop and maintain appropriate networks
  2. Reflect social and cultural awareness in developing and maintaining networks

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

Power relationships within and between organisations

The values and limitations of networks

The dynamics of networks

Processes of initiating and supporting community development planning

Strategic planning

Existing relevant networks

Lobbying in the context of organisation protocols

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Ensure networks developed meet the needs of the organisation and its clients

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

negotiation

reporting and recordkeeping

lobbying

dealing with diverse andor specific cultural groups

Utilise relevant information technology effectively in line with occupational health and safety OHS guidelines

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 is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditionsThis may include the use of languages other than English and alternative communications systems

This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
This may include the use of languages other than English and alternative communications systems

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

Resource requirements for assessment of this unit include access to

an appropriate workplace where assessment can be conducted or simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment

Method of assessment

Assessment may include observations questioning and evidence gathered from the workplace 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


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.

Networks may include formal networks such as:

Key people

Local organisations

Interest and support groups

Lobby groups

Regional specialist and peak associations

Advisory committees

Associations

Businesses

Law enforcement agencies

Government ministers/departments

Networks may serve the purpose of:

Achieving corporate objectives

Accessing the services and resources of other organisations

Promotion of organisation and/or programs

Strategic planning

Encouraging coordination amongst organisations and workers

Enhancing service delivery

Networking needs may be as a result of, or leading to:

New government policies

New or reviewed strategic plan

New organisations/services starting up

Restructuring of organisation

Enhanced service delivery

Funding imperatives

Strategies to develop effective new networksmay include:

Liaison with relevant government, community, business and other representatives

Participating and managing formal network committees

Negotiating with relevant organisations for network participation

Liaison with other network organisations