Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in planning, implementation and evaluation of programs providing activities for individuals.
This unit applies to workers in a range of community services and health contexts who provide leisure and health services.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Gather and record detailed information about clients | 1.1 Use appropriate methods to assess client’s leisure and health needs according to specific purpose and under the guidance of an experienced worker 1.2 Use a variety of appropriate recording methods under the guidance of an experienced worker 1.3 Record information using holistic approach to health and well being of clients 1.4 Participate in the analysis of information gained to identify individual strengths, needs, interests and preferences 1.5 Maintain confidentiality while observing and recording |
2. Participate in the design of individual program plans | 2.1 Use a consultative approach based on the client’s leisure and health needs assessment 2.2 Identify and include a range of resources and ideas to meet the client’s leisure needs based on lifestyle, interests, and social context relevant to the individual and their community 2.3 Identify and include ways in which the health, well being and abilities of individuals are enhanced 2.4 Incorporate the additional and specific leisure and recreation needs of clients while reflecting the philosophy and goals of the service 2.5 Assist with the documentation of an individual program plan for clients based on information gathered during assessment |
3. Implement individual program plans | 3.1 Contribute to developing the setting and environment for leisure and health activities within constraints of resources, location and client’s needs and availability 3.2 Contribute to developing timetables that provide structure and flexibility and serve as a communication tool 3.3 Implement programs, allowing for clear staff communication, adapting to conditions and needs on day, in line with role and service requirements 3.4 Gather and organise resources required for the individual program plan 3.5 Organise off-site outings as extension of program where appropriate, according to directions 3.6 Maintain ongoing communication with those involved in the program 3.7 Identify concerns about current individual program plans and refer appropriately |
4. Monitor and evaluate individual program plans | 4.1 Assess progress of each individual using specified processes 4.2 Contribute to regular review of the individual program plan 4.3 Regularly document and evaluate individual program plan outcomes according to individual needs and service requirements 4.4 Clearly identify criteria for documentation and evaluation and use for review |
Foundation Skills
The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (such as language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance. | |
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. | |