Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCCCF406 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Facilitate ongoing group development

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCCCF406 - Facilitate ongoing group development
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate ongoing group development.It applies to those who support a community Landcare group or similar, in its ongoing management and resolution of issues.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for others and provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Maintain contact on group activities
  • Maintain contact with group on current and proposed activities and projects
  • Provide advice on group operation and opportunities when sought
  • Define role of coordinator in group operations with the management committee to avoid misunderstanding
       
Element: Provide fresh input into group
  • Identify relevant new initiatives and ideas from other groups and program areas
  • Seek new initiatives and ideas from appropriate sources
  • Develop any suggestions to include local group and program context
       
Element: Maintain network of contacts
  • Maintain contacts with members of the group and community to provide interchange of ideas and information
       
Element: Facilitate resolution of group operating difficulties
  • Identify issues with potential to hinder operations before damage occurs to the group
  • Assess external threats and facilitate negotiation of solutions between the group and external parties
  • Resolve internal conflict through facilitation and use of relevant expert advice
  • Implement change management processes for groups requiring major restructuring
       


Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Maintain contact on group activities

1.1 Maintain contact with group on current and proposed activities and projects

1.2 Provide advice on group operation and opportunities when sought

1.3 Define role of coordinator in group operations with the management committee to avoid misunderstanding

2. Provide fresh input into group

2.1 Identify relevant new initiatives and ideas from other groups and program areas

2.2 Seek new initiatives and ideas from appropriate sources

2.3 Develop any suggestions to include local group and program context

3. Maintain network of contacts

3.1 Maintain contacts with members of the group and community to provide interchange of ideas and information

4. Facilitate resolution of group operating difficulties

4.1 Identify issues with potential to hinder operations before damage occurs to the group

4.2 Assess external threats and facilitate negotiation of solutions between the group and external parties

4.3 Resolve internal conflict through facilitation and use of relevant expert advice

4.4 Implement change management processes for groups requiring major restructuring

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

maintain contact with group to facilitate community networking

share ideas between groups to foster initiative and innovation

identify sources of conflict and issues that detract from the effective and equitable functioning of a group

resolve group conflict and refer group issues for specialist advice if required

use a range of facilitation strategies to work with groups.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

group development and facilitation techniques

program guidelines, purpose and aims

general understanding of natural resource management, sciences and technologies associated with program

committee and group procedures.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Maintain contact on group activities

1.1 Maintain contact with group on current and proposed activities and projects

1.2 Provide advice on group operation and opportunities when sought

1.3 Define role of coordinator in group operations with the management committee to avoid misunderstanding

2. Provide fresh input into group

2.1 Identify relevant new initiatives and ideas from other groups and program areas

2.2 Seek new initiatives and ideas from appropriate sources

2.3 Develop any suggestions to include local group and program context

3. Maintain network of contacts

3.1 Maintain contacts with members of the group and community to provide interchange of ideas and information

4. Facilitate resolution of group operating difficulties

4.1 Identify issues with potential to hinder operations before damage occurs to the group

4.2 Assess external threats and facilitate negotiation of solutions between the group and external parties

4.3 Resolve internal conflict through facilitation and use of relevant expert advice

4.4 Implement change management processes for groups requiring major restructuring

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Maintain contact with group on current and proposed activities and projects 
Provide advice on group operation and opportunities when sought 
Define role of coordinator in group operations with the management committee to avoid misunderstanding 
Identify relevant new initiatives and ideas from other groups and program areas 
Seek new initiatives and ideas from appropriate sources 
Develop any suggestions to include local group and program context 
Maintain contacts with members of the group and community to provide interchange of ideas and information 
Identify issues with potential to hinder operations before damage occurs to the group 
Assess external threats and facilitate negotiation of solutions between the group and external parties 
Resolve internal conflict through facilitation and use of relevant expert advice 
Implement change management processes for groups requiring major restructuring 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCCCF406 - Facilitate ongoing group development
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