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

CSCINT005 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Support group activities

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CSCINT005 - Support group activities
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to establish relationships with groups and assist the group to achieve its purpose.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to interacting with offenders, group activities, allocation of resources and reporting requirements.The unit may apply to the work of staff actively involved in the facilitating of group work as well as to supervising team members and other support occupations involved in the delivery, facilitation or support of group activities. This role may be in a custodial setting or community program.A person undertaking this role would normally work autonomously with support from a range of established sources. The role is complex, drawing upon the candidate's extracting, extrapolating and inferencing processes.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Intervention
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 relationship with group
  • Check and confirm the purpose and main activities of the group, and support for and interest in its activities.
  • Clarify and negotiate agreement on the different roles, expected behaviours and contributions of members of the group.
  • Identify and agree the level of support required by each member of the team.
  • Assess goals, needs and expectations of individuals and relate these to the purpose of the group.
  • Negotiate agreement with group members on the conditions that apply to participation, outcomes and reporting.
  • Use communication techniques appropriate to the group.
  • Demonstrate and encourage self-control, patience, trust, tolerance and respect for individual differences.
  • Promote the purpose and benefits of participation in groups positively.
       
Element: Assist group to achieve its purpose
  • Organise and analyse any resources needed to achieve the purpose and outcomes of the group according to availability and costeffectiveness.
  • Allocate time and personal involvement needed to maintain support.
  • Assess and organise specialist or external resources and support that will assist the group’s purpose.
  • Monitor the activities and progress of the group against the purpose and demand on resources.
  • Advocate on behalf of the group within the organisation and with key people according to guidelines and group objectives.
  • Provide evaluative reports on the purpose, activities and outcomes of the group.
       
Element: Establish relationship with group
  • Check and confirm the purpose and main activities of the group, and support for and interest in its activities.
  • Clarify and negotiate agreement on the different roles, expected behaviours and contributions of members of the group.
  • Identify and agree the level of support required by each member of the team.
  • Assess goals, needs and expectations of individuals and relate these to the purpose of the group.
  • Negotiate agreement with group members on the conditions that apply to participation, outcomes and reporting.
  • Use communication techniques appropriate to the group.
  • Demonstrate and encourage self-control, patience, trust, tolerance and respect for individual differences.
  • Promote the purpose and benefits of participation in groups positively.
       
Element: Assist group to achieve its purpose
  • Organise and analyse any resources needed to achieve the purpose and outcomes of the group according to availability and costeffectiveness.
  • Allocate time and personal involvement needed to maintain support.
  • Assess and organise specialist or external resources and support that will assist the group’s purpose.
  • Monitor the activities and progress of the group against the purpose and demand on resources.
  • Advocate on behalf of the group within the organisation and with key people according to guidelines and group objectives.
  • Provide evaluative reports on the purpose, activities and outcomes of the group.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Establish relationship with group

1.1 Check and confirm the purpose and main activities of the group, and support for and interest in its activities.

1.2 Clarify and negotiate agreement on the different roles, expected behaviours and contributions of members of the group.

1.3 Identify and agree the level of support required by each member of the team.

1.4 Assess goals, needs and expectations of individuals and relate these to the purpose of the group.

1.5 Negotiate agreement with group members on the conditions that apply to participation, outcomes and reporting.

1.6 Use communication techniques appropriate to the group.

1.7 Demonstrate and encourage self-control, patience, trust, tolerance and respect for individual differences.

1.8 Promote the purpose and benefits of participation in groups positively.

2. Assist group to achieve its purpose

2.1 Organise and analyse any resources needed to achieve the purpose and outcomes of the group according to availability and costeffectiveness.

2.2 Allocate time and personal involvement needed to maintain support.

2.3 Assess and organise specialist or external resources and support that will assist the group’s purpose.

2.4 Monitor the activities and progress of the group against the purpose and demand on resources.

2.5 Advocate on behalf of the group within the organisation and with key people according to guidelines and group objectives.

2.6 Provide evaluative reports on the purpose, activities and outcomes of the group.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Establish relationship with group

1.1 Check and confirm the purpose and main activities of the group, and support for and interest in its activities.

1.2 Clarify and negotiate agreement on the different roles, expected behaviours and contributions of members of the group.

1.3 Identify and agree the level of support required by each member of the team.

1.4 Assess goals, needs and expectations of individuals and relate these to the purpose of the group.

1.5 Negotiate agreement with group members on the conditions that apply to participation, outcomes and reporting.

1.6 Use communication techniques appropriate to the group.

1.7 Demonstrate and encourage self-control, patience, trust, tolerance and respect for individual differences.

1.8 Promote the purpose and benefits of participation in groups positively.

2. Assist group to achieve its purpose

2.1 Organise and analyse any resources needed to achieve the purpose and outcomes of the group according to availability and costeffectiveness.

2.2 Allocate time and personal involvement needed to maintain support.

2.3 Assess and organise specialist or external resources and support that will assist the group’s purpose.

2.4 Monitor the activities and progress of the group against the purpose and demand on resources.

2.5 Advocate on behalf of the group within the organisation and with key people according to guidelines and group objectives.

2.6 Provide evaluative reports on the purpose, activities and outcomes of the group.

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
Check and confirm the purpose and main activities of the group, and support for and interest in its activities. 
Clarify and negotiate agreement on the different roles, expected behaviours and contributions of members of the group. 
Identify and agree the level of support required by each member of the team. 
Assess goals, needs and expectations of individuals and relate these to the purpose of the group. 
Negotiate agreement with group members on the conditions that apply to participation, outcomes and reporting. 
Use communication techniques appropriate to the group. 
Demonstrate and encourage self-control, patience, trust, tolerance and respect for individual differences. 
Promote the purpose and benefits of participation in groups positively. 
Organise and analyse any resources needed to achieve the purpose and outcomes of the group according to availability and costeffectiveness. 
Allocate time and personal involvement needed to maintain support. 
Assess and organise specialist or external resources and support that will assist the group’s purpose. 
Monitor the activities and progress of the group against the purpose and demand on resources. 
Advocate on behalf of the group within the organisation and with key people according to guidelines and group objectives. 
Provide evaluative reports on the purpose, activities and outcomes of the group. 
Check and confirm the purpose and main activities of the group, and support for and interest in its activities. 
Clarify and negotiate agreement on the different roles, expected behaviours and contributions of members of the group. 
Identify and agree the level of support required by each member of the team. 
Assess goals, needs and expectations of individuals and relate these to the purpose of the group. 
Negotiate agreement with group members on the conditions that apply to participation, outcomes and reporting. 
Use communication techniques appropriate to the group. 
Demonstrate and encourage self-control, patience, trust, tolerance and respect for individual differences. 
Promote the purpose and benefits of participation in groups positively. 
Organise and analyse any resources needed to achieve the purpose and outcomes of the group according to availability and costeffectiveness. 
Allocate time and personal involvement needed to maintain support. 
Assess and organise specialist or external resources and support that will assist the group’s purpose. 
Monitor the activities and progress of the group against the purpose and demand on resources. 
Advocate on behalf of the group within the organisation and with key people according to guidelines and group objectives. 
Provide evaluative reports on the purpose, activities and outcomes of the group. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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