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

Concepts of autonomy and independence integration and segregation

Consumer needs and rights including duty of care

Current issues facing clients and existing services to address their needs and rights

Factsmyths about the value of leisure and recreation in enhancing health and well being

Historical and social context

Holistic and clientcentred care

Importance of consumer input and choice

Importance of respecting individual recognition

Indigenous Australian culture

Knowledge specific to working with people from culturally spiritually and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Leisure theory

Occupational health and safety OHS principles and practices

Policy regulatory legislative and legal requirements include

Privacy Act

equal employment opportunity principles

Guardianship Board

Freedom of Information Act

individual rights

disability services acts and standards

aged care accreditation standards

Aged care Act including the Quality Care principles

National Home and Community Care standards

Political and economic context

Principles and practices of confidentiality

Principles and practices of duty of care

Principles and practices of ethics and values

Principles of access and equity

Principles of client empowerment disempowerment

Principles of quality of life

Relevance of the work role and functions to maintaining sustainability of the workplace including environmental economic workforce and social sustainability

Significance of the advocacy role when working with marginalised groups including the boundaries and limitations

The leisure and health industry

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Demonstrate commitment to the central philosophies of the leisure and health sector

Operate within the policies and procedures of the leisure and health sector

Work within the context of the leisure and health sector

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

interpersonal communication with clients and other stakeholders

working as part of a team or as a sole worker

effective facilitation techniques

reflecting feelings experience content

problem solving

communication

application of OHS principles and practices

Prepare reports so the information and organisation of information is appropriate to its purpose and audience

Take into account and use opportunities to address waste minimisation environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues

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 person being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

This unit may be assessed on the job or through simulation and should reflect the diversity of settings within which leisure and health work takes place

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

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

Leisure, recreation and play include:

Context includes:

Current issues and models of work in the leisure and health sector may include:

Stakeholders and representatives may include:

Training options may include:

The underpinning values and philosophy of the sector may include:

A commitment to access and equity principles includes:

Relevant organisation polices and legislation may include: