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

Current documentation requirements and expectations within the profession

Relevant aspects of psychology and behaviour management

Motivational theory and strategies

Client choice

Holistic health emotional social physical mental spiritual

Levels of human needs universal developmental special

A range of activities and programs

Facilitation techniques

Legal and safety requirements as they relate to activities and programs

Risk assessment processes

Outing assessment processes

Relevant funding sources

Research and consultation

Coordination and management of programs

Analysis of data information and relationships

Advocacy

Provision of support to a diverse range of peopleorganisations

Conflict resolution communication and negotiation

Cross cultural communication and negotiation

Literacy adequate to prepare a range of appropriate resource material

Working with and through community leaders

Volunteers

Work health and safety WHS principles and practices

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Document steps within the programming process

Identify the leisure and health needs of the client or group

Prepare activityprogram plan

Identify and obtain required resources

Promote deliver and evaluate activityprogram

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

a range of activities and programs

motivating clients

promoting activities and programs

research and consultation

coordination and management of programs

analysis of data information and relationships

advocacy

provision of support to a diverse range of peopleorganisations

conflict resolution communication and negotiation

cross cultural communication and negotiation

literacy adequate to prepare a range of appropriate resource material

working with and through community leaders

WHS principles and practices

effective use of relevant information technology in line with WHS guidelines

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

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations and should occur on more than one occasion and be assessed by a qualified leisure and health professional

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

This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment and under the normal range of environment conditions prior to assessment in the workplace

Where for reasons of safety access to equipment and resources and space assessment takes place away from the workplace simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Competency should be assessed in the context of

working with individuals and groups

target groups relevant to the worker and the activity or program

consulting with relevant stakeholders

for at least two of the types of activities and programs identified in the Range Statement

for at least two of the purposes identified in the Range Statement

individually or as part of a team

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

Relevant information may include:

Programs include:

Program focus may include:

Program activities may include:

Appropriate planning and implementation of programs is undertaken for the purpose of: