Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants and elicit the information required to design a recreational dance program to meet participant needs

convey information and instructions about safe participation in the program

seek and provide feedback about the recreational dance program

problemsolving skills to

plan program according to participants needs abilities and risk factors

identify and implement effective teaching strategies to promote selfexpression and selfconfidence

evaluate and modify the program as required

planning and organisational skills to source access and coordinate resources and equipment necessary for the implementation of the recreational dance program

literacy skills to produce and document a recreational dance program

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

skills in the chosen genre and style of dance

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures that enable safe and nondiscriminatory conduct of the recreational dance program

philosophies and principles of community development to enable inclusive clientcentred practices

health and other factors affecting ability to participate in dance classes to enable design of appropriate dance movements and techniques

anatomy and physiology of basic body structures to enhance safe dance practice

common dance injuries to enable the implementation of effective injury prevention strategies

sources of information and resources on dance safety

basic first aid procedures to enable effective management of injuries that may occur during the program

risk analysis processes to enable assessment of the potential impact of planned dance program on participant safety

genre and style of dance to instruct the participants the skills or movements during sessions

teaching methods to promote selfexpression and selfconfidence

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

equipment testing and checking techniques to enable safe use of all equipment

evaluation processes to enable improvements to be made to the program

principles of group management to build group cohesion and encourage participation

fundamental principles of dance analysis to enable accurate corrections to be made to technique

fundamental principles of dance such as choreography performance and appreciation

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

plans and conducts recreational dance programs in response to the needs and capabilities of participants

uses teaching methods and strategies that are safe and supportive monitors the progress of participants and makes adjustments in response to changing situations

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

provides positive feedback to encourage motivation selfesteem and selfexpression

evaluates and reflects on own performance to identify ways in which program outcomes can be improved

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure candidate plans and conducts multiple recreational dance programs of a sufficient duration to enable demonstration of techniques that balance individual and group needs and ensure consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

range of participants to participate in the program

an environment or facility appropriate for recreational dance sessions

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

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures in relation to personal development

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 conducting a recreational dance program

observation of candidate interacting with a range of participants including conveying information for safe participation in programs and monitoring 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 dance forms and techniques

portfolio containing evidence of dance program planning and modification

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.

Characteristics may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Roles and functions of dance may include:

Dance program may include:

Equipment and resources may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Teaching strategies may include:

Risks may include:

Injury prevention strategies may include:

Safe dance environment may include:

Community performance opportunities may include:

Relevant stakeholders may include: