• LGAPLEM506A - Improve community knowledge and skills in environmental management practices

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

LGAPLEM506A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Improve community knowledge and skills in environmental management practices

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency LGAPLEM506A - Improve community knowledge and skills in environmental management practices
Description This unit covers identifying, implementing and reviewing methods for improving community knowledge and skills in environmental management practices.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in councils of all sizes. Knowledge of the legislation and regulations within which councils must operate is essential. The unique nature of councils, as a tier of government directed by elected members and reflecting the needs of local communities, must be appropriately reflected.
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: Identify the demographic composition of the community, and of interest groups and organisations in the community
  • Demographic data on community is gathered and collated.
  • Community interest groups and organisations are identified.
  • Data is analysed to identify the composition and characteristics of the local community.
       
Element: Identify community need for information, skills and opportunities for involvement in environmental management practices
  • Relevant information to assist community knowledge , skills and opportunities for community involvement in environmental management is identified, researched and collated.
  • Links with community interest groups, organisations and the broader community are established to identify information, skills and opportunities.
  • Community needs and opportunities for community involvement are established.
  • Gaps between expectations and current environmental management practices in the community are identified.
  • The need for modification or improvement of existing environmental practices in the community is identified.
  • New areas that require the implementation of environmental management practices in the community are identified.
       
Element: Identify and assess the effectiveness of methods for creating and raising community awareness of environmental management practices
  • Data on the effectiveness of various methods is gathered and analysed in the context of known community data and environmental management targets.
  • Criteria for determining the range and effectiveness of methods are determined, based on known information.
  • Criteria are applied to known methods in order to determine relative effectiveness.
  • Specialist knowledge and skills are applied to determine the most suitable methods in the community.
       
Element: Implement appropriate methods to improve community awareness, skills and involvement in community environmental management practices
  • Financial resources are identified within budget cycles to support the achievement of required outcomes.
  • Personnel are identified, trained and assigned to tasks so that strategy requirements for skills and knowledge are met.
  • Physical facilities and equipment are identified and procured within budget cycles.
  • Prioritised methods are implemented appropriately by identified staff.
  • Improvement in community awareness of environmental issues is achieved in accordance with local policy, procedures and relevant legislative requirements.
       
Element: Monitor and review levels of community awareness
  • Regular data is collected and analysed to provide accurate measures of performance.
  • Comparisons are made with required outcomes to assess effectiveness.
  • Recommendations are made for changes to methods and systems.
  • Changes to methods and systems are made to ensure outcomes are achieved.
  • Information obtained during monitoring and review is used to develop new methods and systems that are based on accumulated knowledge and experience.
       


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.

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

A range of relevant environmental management practices are identified and documented.

Community consultation is carried out and documented.

Resources are identified within budget cycle.

Topics are prioritised relevant to community expectations, identified outcomes and resource constraints.

A variety of methods to improve community knowledge, skills and opportunities for involvement is activated.

Monitoring and review process is carried out and results are documented.

Context of assessment

On the job or in a simulated work environment.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

third-party reports from experienced practitioners

completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence will need to be gathered over time across a range of variables.

Resource implications

Access to relevant data sets including:

Australian Bureau of Statistics

community profiles

real or simulated community consultation processes such as workshops

forums

participation in community events


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

Required Skills

collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data

community consultation

community education

presenting information to diverse individuals or groups

programming activities

program planning, implementation and review

budgeting

evaluating

Required Knowledge

environmental issues

community needs and expectations

council structure, services, policies and procedures

training requirements and networks

community development strategies

native title

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Data on community may include:

Australian Bureau of Statistics data

community profiles

information gathered from community groups and organisations

Community knowledge may include:

methods of information distribution

methods for suggesting improvements in systems

local authority environmental management policies and practices

other organisation's environmental management policies and practices

community education techniques

networks

environmental management expertise

Community skills may include:

composting

mulching

worm farming

waste sorting

community education

action learning

media skills

building materials

energy efficiency (e.g. solar and water)

vegetation

handling and disposing of toxins

Criteria may include:

the range of education and marketing methods used

consistency of involvement

level and quality of training provided

level and quality of involvement from each section of the community

funding and resources required to support the involvement

quality and level of benefit derived from involvement

goals for involvement

available resources and funds

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
Demographic data on community is gathered and collated. 
Community interest groups and organisations are identified. 
Data is analysed to identify the composition and characteristics of the local community. 
Relevant information to assist community knowledge , skills and opportunities for community involvement in environmental management is identified, researched and collated. 
Links with community interest groups, organisations and the broader community are established to identify information, skills and opportunities. 
Community needs and opportunities for community involvement are established. 
Gaps between expectations and current environmental management practices in the community are identified. 
The need for modification or improvement of existing environmental practices in the community is identified. 
New areas that require the implementation of environmental management practices in the community are identified. 
Data on the effectiveness of various methods is gathered and analysed in the context of known community data and environmental management targets. 
Criteria for determining the range and effectiveness of methods are determined, based on known information. 
Criteria are applied to known methods in order to determine relative effectiveness. 
Specialist knowledge and skills are applied to determine the most suitable methods in the community. 
Financial resources are identified within budget cycles to support the achievement of required outcomes. 
Personnel are identified, trained and assigned to tasks so that strategy requirements for skills and knowledge are met. 
Physical facilities and equipment are identified and procured within budget cycles. 
Prioritised methods are implemented appropriately by identified staff. 
Improvement in community awareness of environmental issues is achieved in accordance with local policy, procedures and relevant legislative requirements. 
Regular data is collected and analysed to provide accurate measures of performance. 
Comparisons are made with required outcomes to assess effectiveness. 
Recommendations are made for changes to methods and systems. 
Changes to methods and systems are made to ensure outcomes are achieved. 
Information obtained during monitoring and review is used to develop new methods and systems that are based on accumulated knowledge and experience. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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