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

CHCCD508D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Support community action

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CHCCD508D - Support community action
Description This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to support the community to represent their own needs through social and public action
Employability Skills This unit contains Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is intended for application within a community work or community development work context
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
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: Respond to community needs
  • Plan and implement appropriate opportunities so that people in the community can promote their issues
  • Identify and clarify a range of forms of consultation and research methods
  • Identify, develop and agree with key people strategies for meeting community needs
       
Element: Support identified community needs
  • Assess relevance and appropriateness of a range of mechanisms and actions to address community needs
  • Calculate and assess resources required for availability and appropriateness and where possible, provide these resources
  • Undertake appropriate work to ensure that resourcing to meet community needs is provided and made available
       
Element: Evaluate effectiveness of community action
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of activities using accepted strategies and mechanisms
  • Review progress of strategies with key people and negotiate and implement required changes
  • Document outcomes of evaluations and report to key people
       


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 can be assessed in the workplace, in the community or in relevant simulations

Consistency in performance should consider specific needs of the community and how community action can support these needs

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 community or an appropriately simulated environment

Method of assessment:

In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment, the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on 'What if?' scenarios

Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

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


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Essential knowledge:

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential 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

These include knowledge of:

Social structures and systems in the community

Complex cultural awareness

Components of strategic planning

Decision-making systems and leadership

Community development principles relevant to social action and public processes

Current social policy and its implementation programs

Depending on the work role or services provided, specific knowledge of particular groups or issues may be required, including alcohol and other drugs (AOD):

cultural and linguistic diversity

risk of self-harm

women

men

community education

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

mental health

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Support communities to identify their rights and represent their own needs through social and public action

Motivate individuals and groups to work cooperatively

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:

Demonstrate application of skills in:

applying evaluation methods

applying research methods

marketing and promotion

negotiation

effective use of relevant information technology in line with work health and safety (WHS) guidelines

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.

Actions for the support of community needs may include:

Strategies to change, promote or protect existing social structures, services, resources

Initiatives by the community and undertaken by the community and/or agencies

Initiatives undertaken by the organisation and supported by the community and/or agencies

Routinely planned and specific/occasional actions

General and specially targeted

Social action

Promotion

Mechanismsmay include:

Structures

Processes/protocol

Consultation, participation , accountability

Review, evaluation

Existing and specially created

Community development strategies

Resourcesmay include:

Those of the organisation

Those acquired from other agencies

System support/administration/policy

Material/financial/facilities/equipment

Developmental/information/training

Information technology

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
Plan and implement appropriate opportunities so that people in the community can promote their issues 
Identify and clarify a range of forms of consultation and research methods 
Identify, develop and agree with key people strategies for meeting community needs 
Assess relevance and appropriateness of a range of mechanisms and actions to address community needs 
Calculate and assess resources required for availability and appropriateness and where possible, provide these resources 
Undertake appropriate work to ensure that resourcing to meet community needs is provided and made available 
Evaluate the effectiveness of activities using accepted strategies and mechanisms 
Review progress of strategies with key people and negotiate and implement required changes 
Document outcomes of evaluations and report to key people 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CHCCD508D - Support community action
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Assessment Record Sheet

CHCCD508D - Support community action

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