Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants and personnel about recreation activities that will meet participant needs

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

seek feedback on the program

report missing or damaged equipment

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 resources and equipment for planned recreation program

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

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

selfmanagement skills to review and reflect on own performance in facilitating personal development for participants with a disability

activityspecific skills to conduct disability recreation programs safely and effectively

Required knowledge

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

legislation and organisational policies and procedures relevant to

designing a safe and nondiscriminatory recreation program for people with a disability

identifying support requirements and specific needs of people with a disability

recording and maintaining records for equipment use and maintenance

principles of community development regarding inclusive clientcentred practices

impact of disability on participation in recreation activities and the variation in abilities of people with a disability

appropriate selection of activities for the program

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

activityspecific knowledge to match activities with client needs and capabilities including exercises suitable for people with a disability such as stretching and mobility exercises

factors affecting group dynamics and conflict resolution strategies to enable constructive engagement of participants

modified equipment and aids for participants with a disability and equipment testing and checking techniques to enable safe use of all equipment

social political cultural and historical issues that affect or are relevant to people with a disability

individual structural and functional variations to the human body and barriers to participation for people with a disability

screening processes for entry into programs or activities and general contraindications to participation

evaluation processes to enable improvements to be made to the program

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 people with a disability using appropriate communication strategies that enhance emotional wellbeing

plans recreation programs that determine the range of activities or exercises for people with a disability 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 participants with a disability

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure the candidate delivers 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

people with a range of disabilities to participate in the program

an environment or facility appropriate to the specific program content

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

key people and organisations that support people with a disability

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 a disability recreation program including developing program plans

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

observation of candidate dealing with contingencies such as the changing availability of equipment or venues

oral or written questioning to assess candidates knowledge of techniques and activity skills in relation to program aims and community development principles

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 inclusion for people with a disability

SISCCRD303A Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability.

Participants' needs and aims may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Assessments may include:

Variations in status of participants may include:

Disability may include:

Equipment and resources may include:

Program plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Activities may include:

Communication strategies may include:

Damage or deterioration may include:

Risks may include: