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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify participant needs and expectations.
  2. Plan a recreation program for older persons.
  3. Prepare for the program.
  4. Conduct the program.
  5. Conclude the program.
  6. Evaluate the program.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants and personnel about recreation activities to meet participant needs

convey information and instructions to participants about the program and safe use of the equipment

seek feedback on the program

report missing or damaged equipment according to organisational requirements

problemsolving skills to

plan programs according to participants needs abilities and risk factors

select a range of activities and exercises and modify programs and equipment as required

planning and organisational skills to source allocate and coordinate the resources and equipment needed for the recreation program

teamwork skills to liaise with support personnel and other appropriate staff and organisations to plan and conduct the program

language and literacy skills to produce and document a program plan and complete documentation in relation to damaged or missing equipment or materials

selfmanagement skills to review and reflect on own work performance in facilitating personal development of older participants

activityspecific skills to safely conduct recreation programs for older participants

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures relevant to

designing a program for older participants that enables safe and nondiscriminatory conduct

identifying support requirements and specific needs of older persons such as use of modified equipment aids and venues

producing and maintaining records for equipment use and maintenance

principles of community development to enable inclusive clientcentred practices

stages and impact of ageing on participation in recreation activities and the variations in older peoples abilities to enable appropriate selection of activities for the program

risk analysis processes for assessing the potential impact of a planned recreation program on participant safety

activityspecific knowledge to match activities with client needs and capabilities including suitable exercises for older persons such as stretching and mobility exercises

factors affecting group dynamics and conflict resolution strategies

modified equipment and aids for older participants and equipment testing and checking techniques

social political cultural and historical issues that affect or are relevant to older persons

screening processes of older persons for entry into programs or activities and general contraindications for participation evaluation processes to enable improvements to be made to the program

Evidence Required

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

encourages participation and interaction of older persons using appropriate communication strategies that enhance emotional wellbeing

plans recreation programs that determine the range of activities or exercises for older persons and coordinates and allocates program resources to optimise their use by participants

applies contingency management techniques to deal with problems and issues that may arise during program implementation

delivers recreation programs safely and in a manner that reflects the needs and capabilities of older participants

monitors the progress of participants and provides feedback to enhance participant motivation and selfesteem

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure the delivery of multiple recreation programs of a sufficient duration to demonstrate techniques that balance individual and group needs and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

older persons to participate in program

an environment or facility appropriate to the specific program content

equipment resources and support staff required for the delivery of the program

access to key people and organisations that support older people

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures in relation to inclusion processes

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 candidate preparing for and resourcing recreation programs for older persons including developing program plans

observation of candidate interacting with a range of older participants conveying information for safe participation in programs and delivering and evaluating programs

oral or written questioning to assess candidates knowledge of the ageing process in relation to program design and delivery

portfolio containing evidence of candidates program plans and modifications

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing appropriate work performed by the candidate

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

SISCCRDA Facilitate community development through recreational activities

SISCCRD301A Facilitate community development through recreational activities.

Guidance information for assessment


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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.

Participants' needs and aims may include:

physical

emotional

motivational

psychological.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

privacy

roles and responsibilities

staff behaviour

risk minimisation

time constraints and scheduling requirements

budget allocation

use and maintenance of equipment.

Assessments may include:

interviews with participants and carers

medical history

physical ability tests.

Variations in status of participants may include:

impact of medication

chronological age

physiological age

medical conditions.

Equipment and resources may include:

staff

equipment and aids

venues and facilities

music.

Program plan may include:

objectives

date and time

resources

sessions

movement of people and equipment into and out of venue

timelines

pre-program information.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

equal opportunity

privacy.

Activities may include:

stretching and mobility

strengthening or conditioning

confidence building

posture

balance

chair based

floor work.

Damage or deterioration may include:

damage to fabric

missing parts.

Risks may include:

level of challenge and difficulty

behaviour of other participants

equipment failure.