- CHCCD412B - Work within a community development framework
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
CHCCD412B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work within a community development framework
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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Unit of Competency | CHCCD412B - Work within a community development framework |
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| Description | This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work within a community development frameworkA community development framework may include a range of methods designed to strengthen and develop communities by enhancing individual and group capacity to confidently engage with community structures and to address problems and issues | ||
| Employability Skills | This unit contains Employability Skills | ||
| Learning Outcomes and Application | Application of a community development framework may be undertaken within the scope of or in conjunction with a range of work roles/areas in the community services industry including specific areas of service delivery, community education activities and working with groups to address issues | ||
| Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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| Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not Applicable | ||
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| Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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| Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
| Element: Operate within a community development framework |
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| Element: Distinguish between private and public issues arising in community development work |
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| Element: Work with groups to achieve community development outcomes |
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| Element: Work effectively with diversity in the community |
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Evidence Required
List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency: | The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills This unit will be most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions It is recommended that assessment or information for assessment will be conducted or gathered over a period of time and cover the normal range of workplace situations |
Access and equity considerations: | All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities |
Context of and specific resources for assessment: | This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged Resources required for assessment include access to a workplace or to an environment that accurately simulates the workplace |
Method of assessment may include: | Observation of work activities, simulation and/or role play Written tasks Relevant formal and informal education/training courses Case studies and scenarios Interviews/questioning Role plays |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Assessment Tasks
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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate knowledge of: Own biases related to community development Relevance of the work role and functions to maintaining sustainability of the workplace, including environmental, economic, workforce and social sustainability Strategies for addressing individual differences Principles and practices of community development work, including: structural disadvantage and inequality, social justice and human rights, empowerment recognition of personal and public political process commitment to peoples' participation Work models within a community development framework, including: social action advocacy locality development work brokering connections between communities and systems community needs analysis / research The candidate must also be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role, such as knowledge of: Recognition of the value of process, including as an outcome: respecting and valuing local knowledge and skills mutuality |
Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Elicit a story from individuals, to test common understandings and to facilitate agreement on actions to be followed based on information and assistance provided by the worker Review and modify own work practice within a community development framework In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include the ability to: Apply appropriate communication and interpersonal skills relevant to work area Demonstrate application of skills in: research needs analysis and assessment in a community context relevant literacy standards and skills necessary to meet reporting requirements of work area reflective listening referral Recognise and act upon opportunities to enhance sustainability in the workplace |
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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. | |
Work in the industry includes: | Paid work Unpaid work Voluntary |
Principles of community development include: | 'People-centred' developmental approach to work that may be civil, political, economic, social or cultural Commitment to participatory democracy, Commitment to peoples' participation, Empowerment Justice (commutative, distributive and social), and human rights Reciprocity and mutuality Recognition of personal and public political process, Recognition of the value of process, including as an outcome Respecting and valuing local knowledge and skills, |
Ethical practices include those relating to: | Financial management Information collection, storage and dissemination Operation of community and other organisations Professional relationships |
Group processes and models include: | Community action |
Community development outcomes may include: | Building capacity to address problems in the community and to strengthen community structures Community facilities Community planning Community projects Consultative and planning committees Enhanced community capacity Enhanced community skills Enhanced social capital Increased capacity of groups and individuals to engage with political and community structures Increased community self confidence in public activity Inter-community collaboration Meeting community needs New or improved service delivery Other outcomes identified by the community or the group Policy changes |
Appropriate course of action may include: | A public response/meeting Conducting a specific project Development of a program Establishment of organisational arrangements Group action |
Appropriate referrals may include | Not part of agency mandate Private matters Public matters that are already being addressed elsewhere |
Areas of difference and diversity include: | Culture and cultural practices relating to: religion/spiritual observances family relationships status/protocol ceremonies/celebrations prohibition/taboos Language Social, economic, physical and health issues |
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 |
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| Reflect a current working knowledge and understanding of community development vision and mission in work undertaken | |||
| Reflect through work, a commitment to working with communities to resolve their issues through enhancing skills, accessing appropriate support and working with others in the community who share concerns and issues | |||
| Underpin work with a commitment to the principles of community development | |||
| Demonstrate understanding of the interrelationships of the needs and rights of the individual, the family, the community and society | |||
| Reflect through work, a demonstrated understanding of the impact of current and changing social, political and economic contexts | |||
| Work in a manner which reflects the impact of worker's own value base and values within a community development framework | |||
| Employ appropriate interpersonal skills to hear individual stories and distinguish between private and public issues | |||
| Identify the individual's willingness to engage in a public process to bring about change and facilitate the move from private concern to public action | |||
| Provide appropriate referrals to assist people to deal with personal issues | |||
| Ensure all work reflects and meets duty of care responsibilities | |||
| Contribute to analysis of community needs | |||
| Identify shared community needs within the public group processes | |||
| Identify appropriate strategies with the group in order to ensure community issues are addressed | |||
| Identify community structures and resources available to groups to maximise outcomes for groups | |||
| Provide advice and information to groups and individuals as required to ensure they are fully informed about relevant issues and opportunities | |||
| Ensure all work reflects a commitment to the principles of access and equity | |||
| Ensure all work reflects respect and understanding of individual differences | |||
| Ensure all work reflects recognition of the positive contribution of diversity in the community | |||
| Adapt inclusive work processes that enhance people's participation |
Forms
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