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

CHCGROUP201C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Support the activities of existing groups

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CHCGROUP201C - Support the activities of existing groups
Description This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to support identified existing community groups through the provision of resources
Employability Skills This unit contains Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit may be applied to group work in a range of community service settings
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 requests for support from existing groups
  • Provide opportunities for groups to express their need for support
  • Make information available and develop and present options for meeting needs
  • Provide support within organisation policy and criteria and within the job role
       
Element: Provide resources
  • Clearly describe to groups seeking support, the nature of resources, their availability and guidelines for use
  • Encourage cooperative approach to use of resources
  • Apply guidelines determining criteria, allocation and conditions of use
  • Provide advice on alternative sources of resources
  • Provide reports on the demand and use of resources where required
       


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

Assessment must include assessment of competence with more than one existing group

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 of this unit include access to:

an appropriate workplace where assessment can take place or simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment

Method of assessment:

Assessment may include observations, questioning or evidence gathered from the workplace


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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)


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:

Organisation's programs, policies, objectives, criteria and priorities

Organisation appointment system/booking system for provision of resources to groups

Resources managed by the organisation

Resources managed by other organisations

Existing groups allied with the organisation's work

Referral procedures for other organisations/agencies

Understanding of group processes and group dynamics

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Provide support to existing groups within limits of own jobs and responsibilities

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:

data collection

record-keeping

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.

Support will include:

Resources managed by the organisation

Information about resources managed by other organisations

Advice and information

Individual or group supervision

Groups include:

Those defined by the objectives of the organisation

Those in existence or in the process of being established within the organisation

Resources may include:

Space for groups to meet

Facilities

Equipment

Advice and information for groups

Facilitators for group meetings

Books, posters, videos and other materials

Financial assistance

Information about resources available from other organisations/agencies

Reports may include:

Basic data on demand and usage

Information collected at the request of management/supervisor/team

Routine reporting

Information for users of resources

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
Provide opportunities for groups to express their need for support 
Make information available and develop and present options for meeting needs 
Provide support within organisation policy and criteria and within the job role 
Clearly describe to groups seeking support, the nature of resources, their availability and guidelines for use 
Encourage cooperative approach to use of resources 
Apply guidelines determining criteria, allocation and conditions of use 
Provide advice on alternative sources of resources 
Provide reports on the demand and use of resources where required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CHCGROUP201C - Support the activities of existing groups
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:


Assessment Record Sheet

CHCGROUP201C - Support the activities of existing groups

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: