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 may be assessed on the job or through simulation and should reflect the diversity of settings within which leisure and health work takes place

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations and should occur on more than one occasion and be assessed by a qualified leisure and health professional

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

This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment and under the normal range of environment conditions prior to assessment in the workplace

Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Competency should be assessed in the context of:

working with individuals and groups

target groups relevant to the worker and the activity or program

consulting with relevant stakeholders

for at least two of the types of activities and programs identified in the Range Statement

for at least two of the purposes identified in the Range Statement

individually or as part of a team

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

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:

Current documentation requirements and expectations within the profession

Relevant aspects of psychology and behaviour management

Motivational theory and strategies

Client choice

Holistic health (emotional, social, physical, mental, spiritual)

Levels of human needs (universal, developmental, special)

A range of activities and programs

Facilitation techniques

Legal and safety requirements as they relate to activities and programs

Risk assessment processes

Outing assessment processes

Relevant funding sources

Research and consultation

Coordination and management of programs

Analysis of data, information and relationships

Advocacy

Provision of support to a diverse range of people/organisations

Conflict resolution communication and negotiation

Cross cultural communication and negotiation

Literacy adequate to prepare a range of appropriate resource material

Working with and through community leaders

Volunteers

Work health and safety (WHS) principles and practices

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Document steps within the programming process

Identify the leisure and health needs of the client or group

Prepare activity/program plan

Identify and obtain required resources

Promote, deliver and evaluate activity/program

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:

a range of activities and programs

motivating clients

promoting activities and programs

research and consultation

coordination and management of programs

analysis of data, information and relationships

advocacy

provision of support to a diverse range of people/organisations

conflict resolution communication and negotiation

cross cultural communication and negotiation

literacy adequate to prepare a range of appropriate resource material

working with and through community leaders

WHS principles and practices

effective use of relevant information technology in line with 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.

Relevant information may include:

Interviews with clients

Social history

Care plans/case notes

Research past lifestyles and interests

Holistic assessment of client

Programs include:

Activities designed to address needs of target groups or individuals

Activities designed to meet needs identified in research

Activities to extend the participation numbers in existing programs

Passive and/or active activities

Physical, mental, emotional, social and/or spiritual activities

Strategies to address barriers to participation

Those directed at individual people and their needs

Those directed at the general community

Those initiated by the organisation, by community groups, by other organisations, or by community leaders and decision-makers

Those designed to respond to social, economic and demographic changes

Program focus may include:

Leisure

Education/learning/training

Personal development and support (e.g. coping skills)

Therapeutic

Music and performing arts (e.g. theatres, band, video production team)

Language and art based

Spiritual and religious

Research, planning and management (e.g. excursions, travel)

Community action and development

Special interest causes (e.g. environmental issues)

Enterprise development activities

Employment, fund raising, small business

Program activities may include:

Discussion groups

Games

Outings

Reminiscence

Poetry and drama

Storytelling and reading

Art and craft

Cognitive stimulation

Sporting and recreational activities

Structured and unstructured social activities

Leisure activities

Play

Work-related tasks

Appropriate planning and implementation of programs is undertaken for the purpose of:

Providing immediate and ongoing support

Promoting participation and personal development

Enabling people to use their time constructively, have fun and maintain independence

Enabling people to learn and explore skills, knowledge and attitudes

Enhancing well being

Maintaining and improving cognitive functioning

Maintaining and improving physical abilities

Promoting social interaction and friendship development

Provide an avenue for emotional and psychological support

Enable participants to meet their spiritual and religious needs