The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of the factors influencing the conduct of a recreation session for participants using a particular facility or location

Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all relevant categories within the Range Statements that are applicable in the learners work environment

In particular assessment must confirm the ability to conduct a particular recreation session to suit

Different participants needs

different session aims

different types of participant groups

Interdependent assessment of units

This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following units

SRXFADA Provide first aid

SRXFAD001A Provide first aid

SRXEMRA Respond to emergency situations

SRXEMR001A Respond to emergency situations

SRXCAIB Assist in conducting sport and recreation sessions for participants

SRXCAI002B Assist in conducting sport and recreation sessions for participants

This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following units

activityspecific competencies in the area of fitness community recreation sport or outdoor recreation where relevant

For the purpose of integrated assessment this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following units

SRXCAIB Provide equipment for activities

SRXCAI003B Provide equipment for activities

SRXCAIB Plan a session or program for participants

SRXCAI004B Plan a session or program for participants

Required knowledge and skills

Required knowledge

Duty of Care requirements when dealing with clients

Relevant Occupational Health and Safety Legislation pertaining to the conduct of activities and care of participants

Organisations policy and procedures for conducting a sport and recreation session for participants

Activity specific Codes of Practice and guidelines for identified activities to ensure session is conducted according to these practices and guidelines

Sitefacility requirements to ensure a sport and recreation session forparticipants is conducted appropriately

Site/facility requirements to ensure a sport and recreation session forparticipants is conducted appropriately

Activity aims and participants goals in order to ensure the sport and recreation session is conducted in a manner that will fulfil both

Group dynamics with respect to stages of group formation

Leadership styles in order to adjust presentation according to dynamics of the group

Decision making and conflict resolution strategies for dealing with group and individual situations

Required skills

Ability to conduct risk assessment of planned sport and recreation session to ensure safety of participants and staff

Problem solving strategies to resolve issues relevant to sessionspecific problems as well as participants interactionconflict

Conflict resolution and negotiation skills to resolve conflict that arises

Interpersonal skills to build rapport with participants and enhance interaction with participants

Communication verbal and listening skills in order to accurately and effectively pass on information about the sport and recreation session to participants and to hear possible problemsconflicts that participants may have during the session

Flexibility skills in order to modify session plans as required in order to achieve clients and organisations aims from the activity

Resource implications

Physical resources assessment of this competency requires access to

participants equipment and a facilityvenue for the conduct of a recreation session

Human resources assessment of this competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines That is assessors or persons within the assessment team must

be competent in this unit

be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area

have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework AQTF as specified in Standard of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations

Consistency in performance

Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to the conduct of a recreation session within a particular activity area

Context for assessment

This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of a sport or recreation activity with a range of clients For valid and reliable assessment the sport or recreation activity should closely replicate the work environment The environment should include real clients and be safe with the hazards circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a real workplace

This unit of competency should be assessed through the observation of processes and procedures oral andor written questioning on required knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

Where performance is not directly observed andor is required to be demonstrated over a period of time andor in a number of locations any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues supervisors participants or other appropriate persons

KEY COMPETENCIES

Collect AnalyseampOrganise Information

Communicate IdeasampInformation

PlanampOrganise Activities

Work with Othersampin Teams

Use Mathematical IdeasampTechniques

Solve Problems

Use Technology

These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices

The three levels of performance and denote the level of competency required to perform the task

Use routine approaches

Select from routine approaches

Establish new approaches

Collecting analysing and organising information Assessing participants status ensuring participant safety determining parameters for evaluation

Communicating ideas and information Informing session aims encouraging group cooperation and participation communicating instructions

Planning and organising activities Warm up and cool down activities supervising participants departure at the end of the session distributing safety equipment

Working with teams and others Seeking feedback from participants maintaining communication with all group members

Using mathematical ideas and techniques Using terms in sessions

Solving problems Resolving conflict when it arises modifying session where necessary

Using technology Not applicable

Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies

Communication strategies

Emotional well-being

Evaluation

Hazards

Influencing factors

participantabilities

Interaction

Level of supervision

Participant

Recreation session

Regulations and restrictions

Situational variances