• CHCCD615A - Develop and implement community development strategies

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

CHCCD615A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop and implement community development strategies

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CHCCD615A - Develop and implement community development strategies
Description This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work in the community to facilitate public awareness and resolution of a range of issues of public concern
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: Establish and build community based group processes
  • Use appropriate interpersonal skills to ensure that stories are heard and understood and to test there is common understanding
  • Respond to individual and group concerns in a manner which shows respect and identifies the public concern
  • Support individuals to identify others who may share their concerns
  • Employ relevant facilitation skills to assist people to identify when community development processes may not be the appropriate mechanism to address their issue and to provide appropriate referrals
  • Identify and address barriers to moving private concerns into public community action
  • Facilitate identification and development of community development strategies for proceeding with community actions
  • Identify structures and networks relevant to proposed community actions
       
Element: Research and analyse structures and systems relevant to the public concern
  • Identify the structures and systems which have created and maintain issues within the public arena
  • Assist the group to develop strategies to seek positive change to these structures and systems
  • Implement strategies to seek positive change
  • Evaluate and review strategies in light of change achieved.
       
Element: Facilitate processes to support community action
  • Undertake all work in a timely manner
  • Assist groups to implement appropriate mechanisms and actions which will address the range of issues
  • Contribute to the development of policies and processes which will facilitate resolution of group concerns in the public arena
  • Routinely use effective interpersonal skills to motivate the group to work cooperatively
  • Undertake appropriate work to develop and implement operational arrangements which will facilitate group processes
  • Provide appropriate level of support within the defined work role to develop and maintain group processes and facilitate achievement of identified outcomes
  • Provide appropriate support to ensure there is ongoing evaluation of group processes
  • Assist the group to access additional assistance and resources as required
  • Develop and apply a strategy for managing a number of community development activities
       
Element: Develop and maintain relevant networks
  • Identify and prioritise networking needs and established new networks as required to meet community and group needs and organisation objectives
  • Develop and maintain strategic alliances with key individuals and groups covering a range of issues relevant to work role
  • Incorporate significant cultural practices, needs and traditions into the networking strategy and its development
  • Implement strategies to develop effective new networks in consultation with key people and in accordance with organisation objectives
  • Make available information about new network to others as appropriate
  • Develop and implement processes for engaging relevant community members to collect and disseminate information as appropriate to ensure effective operation of the network
       


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 assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace under the normal range of workplace conditions

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 appropriate structures, people or organisations for assessment purposes

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

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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:

Community development principles and practices

The community profile

Funding sources and their policies and strategies for encouraging community input and participation

Relevant local, state and federal strategies/legislation

Depending on the work role or services provided, specific knowledge of particular groups or issues may be required, including:

Alcohol and other drugs

Cultural and linguistic diversity

Risk of self-harm

Women

Men

LGBTI

Family and children

Young people

Community education

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Mental health

Social Policy and the State

Information dissemination

Public speaking

Using the mass media

Ethics

Negotiation skills

Mechanisms of social action and social change

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Demonstrate capacity to work strategically in a number of areas to ensure individual concerns are translated into public issues

Develop and maintain public processes to address common issues

Work with a wide range of key people or stakeholders in the community

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:

research

project/program evaluation

budgeting

negotiation

liaison

networking

group facilitation

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.

Issues may include:

Employment

Housing

Financial/income support

Access to education and training

Health

Crime prevention

Social isolation

Planning public access

Child care

Civil and human rights

Transport and mobility

Recreation, arts and culture

Environmental protection

Responses include:

Establishment of alternative systems and structures

Working within local bureaucracies

Advocacy

Operational arrangements include:

Legal framework for operation

Funding arrangements

Models for operation

Decision-making arrangements

Baby sitting

Vouchers

Location

Advertising/promotion

Community work methods include:

Community action

Advocacy

Development of self help processes

Development of infrastructure in the community

Development of community support

Development of community programs

Brokering of institutional systems change

Identified outcomes may include:

New or improved service delivery

Community projects

Community planning

Consultative and planning committees

Enhanced social capital

Enhanced community skills

Enhanced community capacity

Community facilities

Policy changes

Other relevant needs identified by the community or the group

Opportunities for groups to participate include:

Sector development structures

Activities at service delivery, program, operative and management levels

Formal and informal systems

Promotion

Support meeting

Focus groups on relevant issues

Key people may include:

Advocacy groups

Policy and decision-makers in the community

Community leaders

People with formal and informal representative roles

Resources may include:

Skills/administrative support

Physical, transport, venues, material, equipment

Provision of training

Financial

Equipment

Staff skills and time

Provision of facilities

Educational materials

Funding

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
Use appropriate interpersonal skills to ensure that stories are heard and understood and to test there is common understanding 
Respond to individual and group concerns in a manner which shows respect and identifies the public concern 
Support individuals to identify others who may share their concerns 
Employ relevant facilitation skills to assist people to identify when community development processes may not be the appropriate mechanism to address their issue and to provide appropriate referrals 
Identify and address barriers to moving private concerns into public community action 
Facilitate identification and development of community development strategies for proceeding with community actions 
Identify structures and networks relevant to proposed community actions 
Identify the structures and systems which have created and maintain issues within the public arena 
Assist the group to develop strategies to seek positive change to these structures and systems 
Implement strategies to seek positive change 
Evaluate and review strategies in light of change achieved. 
Undertake all work in a timely manner 
Assist groups to implement appropriate mechanisms and actions which will address the range of issues 
Contribute to the development of policies and processes which will facilitate resolution of group concerns in the public arena 
Routinely use effective interpersonal skills to motivate the group to work cooperatively 
Undertake appropriate work to develop and implement operational arrangements which will facilitate group processes 
Provide appropriate level of support within the defined work role to develop and maintain group processes and facilitate achievement of identified outcomes 
Provide appropriate support to ensure there is ongoing evaluation of group processes 
Assist the group to access additional assistance and resources as required 
Develop and apply a strategy for managing a number of community development activities 
Identify and prioritise networking needs and established new networks as required to meet community and group needs and organisation objectives 
Develop and maintain strategic alliances with key individuals and groups covering a range of issues relevant to work role 
Incorporate significant cultural practices, needs and traditions into the networking strategy and its development 
Implement strategies to develop effective new networks in consultation with key people and in accordance with organisation objectives 
Make available information about new network to others as appropriate 
Develop and implement processes for engaging relevant community members to collect and disseminate information as appropriate to ensure effective operation of the network 

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