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

SISCCRO001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan and conduct recreation programs for older persons

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISCCRO001 - Plan and conduct recreation programs for older persons
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, safely conduct, and evaluate recreation programs for older persons, including frail and moderately active participants. This unit applies to those working in environments such as community recreation centres and indoor or outdoor recreation facilities. Work is performed according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this 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 Community Recreation Operations
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 participant needs and expectations.
  • Interpret information about participant characteristics, recreational needs and special requirements.
  • Encourage participants to articulate their own recreational needs and expectations.
  • Make assessments of participant capacity in consultation with relevant support personnel and within scope of own responsibility.
  • Identify potential barriers to participation.
  • Advise participants of factors preventing participation in a program.
       
Element: Plan recreation programs.
  • Determine program activities and strategies appropriate to the context, participant needs and capabilities.
  • Assess likely demands of the program on participants in consultation with appropriate support personnel.
  • Identify and organise required human, physical and financial resources and support.
  • Recognise risks to participant safety and act to eliminate or minimise risks.
  • Identify and incorporate injury prevention strategies and support requirements.
  • Develop and document program plans that incorporate key information.
  • Seek agreement on program plan from relevant staff, participants and organisations as required.
       
Element: Prepare for recreation programs.
  • Inspect and confirm set-up of location and equipment; report issues to person responsible.
  • Provide clear and accurate instructions and information using communication techniques suited to participants.
  • Confirm understanding and encourage participants to seek clarification as required.
  • Issue required equipment and aids and provide assistance with fitting where necessary.
  • Modify equipment for use by different participant groups.
  • Identify emerging risks to participant safety and take action to minimise these.
       
Element: Conduct recreation programs.
  • Encourage participants to warm-up and cool-down through demonstration and instruction of safe and appropriate exercises.
  • Monitor technique, use of equipment and aids and provide feedback and assistance to participants.
  • Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support participants.
  • Modify program, as required according to participant needs.
  • Use techniques that motivate participants to maintain an appropriate participation rate.
       
Element: Conclude recreation programs.
  • Conclude program at a pace appropriate to participants, their level of involvement and duration of the program.
  • Inform participants of follow-up programs, sources of information and further recreational opportunities.
  • Collect and check issued equipment for damage and wear and report problems to appropriate staff.
       
Element: Evaluate recreation programs.
  • Request and respond to feedback from participants and identify further needs.
  • Evaluate program components and record outcomes.
  • Identify and document potential areas for improvement in future programs.
  • Review own performance and identify potential improvements.
       
Element: Establish participant needs and expectations.
  • Interpret information about participant characteristics, recreational needs and special requirements.
  • Encourage participants to articulate their own recreational needs and expectations.
  • Make assessments of participant capacity in consultation with relevant support personnel and within scope of own responsibility.
  • Identify potential barriers to participation.
  • Advise participants of factors preventing participation in a program.
       
Element: Plan recreation programs.
  • Determine program activities and strategies appropriate to the context, participant needs and capabilities.
  • Assess likely demands of the program on participants in consultation with appropriate support personnel.
  • Identify and organise required human, physical and financial resources and support.
  • Recognise risks to participant safety and act to eliminate or minimise risks.
  • Identify and incorporate injury prevention strategies and support requirements.
  • Develop and document program plans that incorporate key information.
  • Seek agreement on program plan from relevant staff, participants and organisations as required.
       
Element: Prepare for recreation programs.
  • Inspect and confirm set-up of location and equipment; report issues to person responsible.
  • Provide clear and accurate instructions and information using communication techniques suited to participants.
  • Confirm understanding and encourage participants to seek clarification as required.
  • Issue required equipment and aids and provide assistance with fitting where necessary.
  • Modify equipment for use by different participant groups.
  • Identify emerging risks to participant safety and take action to minimise these.
       
Element: Conduct recreation programs.
  • Encourage participants to warm-up and cool-down through demonstration and instruction of safe and appropriate exercises.
  • Monitor technique, use of equipment and aids and provide feedback and assistance to participants.
  • Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support participants.
  • Modify program, as required according to participant needs.
  • Use techniques that motivate participants to maintain an appropriate participation rate.
       
Element: Conclude recreation programs.
  • Conclude program at a pace appropriate to participants, their level of involvement and duration of the program.
  • Inform participants of follow-up programs, sources of information and further recreational opportunities.
  • Collect and check issued equipment for damage and wear and report problems to appropriate staff.
       
Element: Evaluate recreation programs.
  • Request and respond to feedback from participants and identify further needs.
  • Evaluate program components and record outcomes.
  • Identify and document potential areas for improvement in future programs.
  • Review own performance and identify potential improvements.
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Establish participant needs and expectations.

1.1 Interpret information about participant characteristics, recreational needs and special requirements.

1.2 Encourage participants to articulate their own recreational needs and expectations.

1.3 Make assessments of participant capacity in consultation with relevant support personnel and within scope of own responsibility.

1.4 Identify potential barriers to participation.

1.5 Advise participants of factors preventing participation in a program.

2. Plan recreation programs.

2.1 Determine program activities and strategies appropriate to the context, participant needs and capabilities.

2.2 Assess likely demands of the program on participants in consultation with appropriate support personnel.

2.3 Identify and organise required human, physical and financial resources and support.

2.4 Recognise risks to participant safety and act to eliminate or minimise risks.

2.5 Identify and incorporate injury prevention strategies and support requirements.

2.6 Develop and document program plans that incorporate key information.

2.7 Seek agreement on program plan from relevant staff, participants and organisations as required.

3. Prepare for recreation programs.

3.1 Inspect and confirm set-up of location and equipment; report issues to person responsible.

3.2 Provide clear and accurate instructions and information using communication techniques suited to participants.

3.3 Confirm understanding and encourage participants to seek clarification as required.

3.4 Issue required equipment and aids and provide assistance with fitting where necessary.

3.5 Modify equipment for use by different participant groups.

3.6 Identify emerging risks to participant safety and take action to minimise these.

4. Conduct recreation programs.

4.1 Encourage participants to warm-up and cool-down through demonstration and instruction of safe and appropriate exercises.

4.2 Monitor technique, use of equipment and aids and provide feedback and assistance to participants.

4.3 Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support participants.

4.4 Modify program, as required according to participant needs.

4.5 Use techniques that motivate participants to maintain an appropriate participation rate.

5. Conclude recreation programs.

5.1 Conclude program at a pace appropriate to participants, their level of involvement and duration of the program.

5.2 Inform participants of follow-up programs, sources of information and further recreational opportunities.

5.3 Collect and check issued equipment for damage and wear and report problems to appropriate staff.

6. Evaluate recreation programs.

6.1 Request and respond to feedback from participants and identify further needs.

6.2 Evaluate program components and record outcomes.

6.3 Identify and document potential areas for improvement in future programs.

6.4 Review own performance and identify potential improvements.


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Establish participant needs and expectations.

1.1 Interpret information about participant characteristics, recreational needs and special requirements.

1.2 Encourage participants to articulate their own recreational needs and expectations.

1.3 Make assessments of participant capacity in consultation with relevant support personnel and within scope of own responsibility.

1.4 Identify potential barriers to participation.

1.5 Advise participants of factors preventing participation in a program.

2. Plan recreation programs.

2.1 Determine program activities and strategies appropriate to the context, participant needs and capabilities.

2.2 Assess likely demands of the program on participants in consultation with appropriate support personnel.

2.3 Identify and organise required human, physical and financial resources and support.

2.4 Recognise risks to participant safety and act to eliminate or minimise risks.

2.5 Identify and incorporate injury prevention strategies and support requirements.

2.6 Develop and document program plans that incorporate key information.

2.7 Seek agreement on program plan from relevant staff, participants and organisations as required.

3. Prepare for recreation programs.

3.1 Inspect and confirm set-up of location and equipment; report issues to person responsible.

3.2 Provide clear and accurate instructions and information using communication techniques suited to participants.

3.3 Confirm understanding and encourage participants to seek clarification as required.

3.4 Issue required equipment and aids and provide assistance with fitting where necessary.

3.5 Modify equipment for use by different participant groups.

3.6 Identify emerging risks to participant safety and take action to minimise these.

4. Conduct recreation programs.

4.1 Encourage participants to warm-up and cool-down through demonstration and instruction of safe and appropriate exercises.

4.2 Monitor technique, use of equipment and aids and provide feedback and assistance to participants.

4.3 Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support participants.

4.4 Modify program, as required according to participant needs.

4.5 Use techniques that motivate participants to maintain an appropriate participation rate.

5. Conclude recreation programs.

5.1 Conclude program at a pace appropriate to participants, their level of involvement and duration of the program.

5.2 Inform participants of follow-up programs, sources of information and further recreational opportunities.

5.3 Collect and check issued equipment for damage and wear and report problems to appropriate staff.

6. Evaluate recreation programs.

6.1 Request and respond to feedback from participants and identify further needs.

6.2 Evaluate program components and record outcomes.

6.3 Identify and document potential areas for improvement in future programs.

6.4 Review own performance and identify potential improvements.

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
Interpret information about participant characteristics, recreational needs and special requirements. 
Encourage participants to articulate their own recreational needs and expectations. 
Make assessments of participant capacity in consultation with relevant support personnel and within scope of own responsibility. 
Identify potential barriers to participation. 
Advise participants of factors preventing participation in a program. 
Determine program activities and strategies appropriate to the context, participant needs and capabilities. 
Assess likely demands of the program on participants in consultation with appropriate support personnel. 
Identify and organise required human, physical and financial resources and support. 
Recognise risks to participant safety and act to eliminate or minimise risks. 
Identify and incorporate injury prevention strategies and support requirements. 
Develop and document program plans that incorporate key information. 
Seek agreement on program plan from relevant staff, participants and organisations as required. 
Inspect and confirm set-up of location and equipment; report issues to person responsible. 
Provide clear and accurate instructions and information using communication techniques suited to participants. 
Confirm understanding and encourage participants to seek clarification as required. 
Issue required equipment and aids and provide assistance with fitting where necessary. 
Modify equipment for use by different participant groups. 
Identify emerging risks to participant safety and take action to minimise these. 
Encourage participants to warm-up and cool-down through demonstration and instruction of safe and appropriate exercises. 
Monitor technique, use of equipment and aids and provide feedback and assistance to participants. 
Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support participants. 
Modify program, as required according to participant needs. 
Use techniques that motivate participants to maintain an appropriate participation rate. 
Conclude program at a pace appropriate to participants, their level of involvement and duration of the program. 
Inform participants of follow-up programs, sources of information and further recreational opportunities. 
Collect and check issued equipment for damage and wear and report problems to appropriate staff. 
Request and respond to feedback from participants and identify further needs. 
Evaluate program components and record outcomes. 
Identify and document potential areas for improvement in future programs. 
Review own performance and identify potential improvements. 
Interpret information about participant characteristics, recreational needs and special requirements. 
Encourage participants to articulate their own recreational needs and expectations. 
Make assessments of participant capacity in consultation with relevant support personnel and within scope of own responsibility. 
Identify potential barriers to participation. 
Advise participants of factors preventing participation in a program. 
Determine program activities and strategies appropriate to the context, participant needs and capabilities. 
Assess likely demands of the program on participants in consultation with appropriate support personnel. 
Identify and organise required human, physical and financial resources and support. 
Recognise risks to participant safety and act to eliminate or minimise risks. 
Identify and incorporate injury prevention strategies and support requirements. 
Develop and document program plans that incorporate key information. 
Seek agreement on program plan from relevant staff, participants and organisations as required. 
Inspect and confirm set-up of location and equipment; report issues to person responsible. 
Provide clear and accurate instructions and information using communication techniques suited to participants. 
Confirm understanding and encourage participants to seek clarification as required. 
Issue required equipment and aids and provide assistance with fitting where necessary. 
Modify equipment for use by different participant groups. 
Identify emerging risks to participant safety and take action to minimise these. 
Encourage participants to warm-up and cool-down through demonstration and instruction of safe and appropriate exercises. 
Monitor technique, use of equipment and aids and provide feedback and assistance to participants. 
Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support participants. 
Modify program, as required according to participant needs. 
Use techniques that motivate participants to maintain an appropriate participation rate. 
Conclude program at a pace appropriate to participants, their level of involvement and duration of the program. 
Inform participants of follow-up programs, sources of information and further recreational opportunities. 
Collect and check issued equipment for damage and wear and report problems to appropriate staff. 
Request and respond to feedback from participants and identify further needs. 
Evaluate program components and record outcomes. 
Identify and document potential areas for improvement in future programs. 
Review own performance and identify potential improvements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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