This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

a range of research techniques including statistical analysis and result interpretation

communicating sensitively with various individuals groups and communities using a variety of written and verbal forms

defining and solving issues or problems

planning and conducting systematic analyses or investigations

critical or analytical thinking

developing innovative responses to complex issues

evaluating data and potential solutions

conducting risk assessments both OHS and general

implementing control measures that reduce risks

Required Knowledge

diverse cultural groups within Australian society particularly their history culture and perceptions which impact on issues relating to crime and crime prevention issues

impact of factors eg cultural political and religious racism or discrimination that affect people from diverse communities participating in consultative processes

principles of effective consultation particularly with Indigenous and other cultural and linguistic communities

local national and international contemporary crime prevention theories and practices

local state and commonwealth policies covering crime and crime prevention

contemporary crime prevention theory and best practice including situational community developmental and law enforcement approaches

organisation or agencys policies and procedures

OHS legislation codes of practice and enterprise procedures

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated For example knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Demonstrated ability to work constructively with a wide range of community groups and stakeholders to identify crime prevention needs and formulate potential options to address those needs In particular evidence must be obtained on the ability to

identify and analyse community issues concerning crime and public safety and determine their impact

identify relevant stakeholders and their interest in the issue

engage and consult with all relevant stakeholders in culturally appropriate ways

locate and access information and data relevant to the issues identified

analyse data from multiple sources

identify and critically analyse causal factors underpinning the identified crime prevention issues and their interrelationships

develop a range of potential response options to address those issues

Evidence of competency will also require demonstration of knowledge related to currently accepted best practice in crime prevention within one or more of the contemporary approaches to preventing crime communitybased situational developmental and criminal justice

Context of assessment

Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria applicable to the workplace environment within the scope of the Range Statement

Assessment must take account of the endorsed Assessment Guidelines in the relevant Training Package

Evidence is best gathered through a holistic assessment activity that integrates the elements of competency

Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies as indicated at the end of this unit

Formative assessments may be conducted off the job andor in simulated work environments However summative assessment of this unit of competency must be undertaken in an actual setting and preferably in conjunction with normal crime prevention activities

Evidence must be from an actual setting and may be gathered by direct questioning direct observation or supervisor report of consultation and liaison in context and by examining a final report The report should contain evidence of effective communication and consultation with a wide range of stakeholders reference to and critical analysis of a range of relevant information sources and suggested options and the basis of their formulation

Relationship to other unitsprerequisite or corequisite units

This unit may be assessed independently or in conjunction with any of the following units

CHCPampRA Undertake research activities

HLTHIRA Work effectively in a crosscultural context with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other groups

CHCYTHA Work effectively with young people

BSBFLMA Establish effective workplace relationships

BSBFLM503A Establish effective workplace relationships

BSBFLMA Manage personal work priorities and professional development

BSBFLM501A Manage personal work priorities and professional development.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to manage a range of contingencies

written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completing workplace documentation

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence of competency in this unit will need to be gathered over time and across a range of actual or simulated workplace situations involving a combination of direct and indirect forms of supplementary evidence

Substantiation of prior performance may be sought from supervisors and peers within the workplace or from others who are able to provide reliable and substantiated evidence regarding the candidates prior performance

Resource implications

This unit involves workplacebased activity The resources should relate specifically to the organisations policies guidelines requirements resources and equipment and may include

literature and information relating to the locale and crime prevention theory and practice

Internet resources

organisational policies and guidelines

access to a particular geographic area andor community group

Stakeholders may include:

Structures within communities and organisations may be:

Perceptions in relation to personal safety, criminal behaviour and relevant social issues may not accurately reflect formal crime statistics or impact and may be based on:

Crime and public safety issues may include:

Communication should be culturally appropriate and accessible to recipients, and may mean information being communicated using:

Relevant research may include:

Scope of specific crime and public safety issues refer to:

Theoretical of causation may include:

Potential options could involve:

Causal factors are those factors creating, or contributing directly to, the identified crime prevention or antisocial behaviour issue and may: