Required skills

communication skills to

consult with the specific community and key stakeholders to identify community characteristics and needs and develop an appropriate recreation initiative

liaise with the specific community to obtain feedback on the effectiveness of the initiative

problemsolving skills to

design a recreation initiative to meet the specific communitys needs

identify and apply strategies to deliver the initiative

make adjustments according to feedback and evaluation outcomes

planning and organisational skills to

coordinate resources necessary for the recreation initiative

monitor progress of the initiative

teamwork skills to liaise with members of the specific community and other stakeholders in the development of the recreation initiative

language and literacy skills to research collect analyse and interpret information about specific communities to effectively plan a recreation initiative

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures that inform planning and delivery of safe recreation initiatives for specific communities

social political cultural and historical issues that affect or are relevant to specific communities and groups to a level required to develop appropriate initiatives

recreation activities and resources required for the initiative within an organisation or specific community

factors that may affect participation in community recreation activities for specific communities

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

applies the principles and practices of social justice antidiscrimination and equal access to community initiatives using communication and delivery strategies appropriate to the specific community

matches recreation initiative with specific community characteristics and needs and with organisational objectives and applies contingency management techniques to address any issues that arise

monitors community participation and adjusts initiative according to community feedback

evaluates effectiveness of initiative and liaises with specific community to identify future directions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

planning and implementation of community recreation initiatives of sufficient breadth to enable the candidate to demonstrate the use of strategies that support access and participation for specific communities

access to information on a specific community relevant to the candidates current or intended work role to enable accurate identification of characteristics and needs

access to resources for the conduct of the specific community recreation initiative

access to key stakeholders

access to relevant documentation such as sources of information about specific communities

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of consultation with a range of specific communities and collection of information to develop strategies to plan implement and resource a community development initiative

oral or written questioning to assess candidates knowledge of factors that affect access and participation of people from specific communities

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing candidates performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISXOHSA Follow occupational health and safety policies

SISXOHS101A Follow occupational health and safety policies.

Characteristics may include:

Specific community may include:

Key stakeholders may include:

Barriers to participation may include:

Recreation initiative may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Resources may include:

Outcomes may include: