ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Develop a community cultural plan

1.1 The cultural plan is developed in consultation with relevant community members, council personnel and departments, and other organisations.

1.2 The plan is advertised and feedback is incorporated in accordance with council policies, protocols and procedures.

1.3 The plan is presented to senior management and council for endorsement.

1.4 Amendments from senior management and/or council are included as appropriate.

1.5 The plan is disseminated for implementation to relevant council personnel.

2 Implement a cultural plan

2.1 Action plan is developed to provide a clear and coherent direction for implementation.

2.2 Systems and key performance indicators are developed and implemented.

2.3 Resources required to effectively promote the cultural plan are identified and obtained.

2.4 Resources are assessed and allocated.

2.5 The cultural plan is implemented in accordance with council policies.

3 Monitor and review a cultural plan

3.1 Regular qualitative and quantitative data is collected and analysed to provide accurate measures of performance.

3.2 Systems and structures are reviewed with a view to more effectively supporting the cultural plan.

3.3 Problems are investigated and analysed to establish their causes and changes are implemented as required.

3.4 Operational policies and procedures are changed to incorporate corrective action taken.

3.5 Networks are maintained to assist in promoting the cultural plan and in monitoring changing requirements.

3.6 The cultural plan is reviewed and adjusted as required to maintain viability in accordance with council's goals and objectives.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit

Required Skills

cross-cultural communication

community research

qualitative and quantitative data analysis

community consultation

program planning

Required Knowledge

legislation and regulations

community cultural development

philosophy and practice across several art forms

community networks

council policies, procedures and protocols

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

The demonstrated ability to:

develop a community cultural plan

consult with other organizations and relevant community and council members to gain input to a cultural plan

develop operational strategies to successfully manage the implementation of a cultural plan

review the operations of a cultural plan and make appropriate adjustments to operations as required

Context of assessment

Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, with particular attention to the critical aspects and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide, and within the scope of the Range Statement.

Assessment must take account of the endorsed Assessment Guidelines in the Local Government Training Package.

Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment.

Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies for the particular AQF level. Refer to the key competency levels at the end of this unit.

Relationship to other units(prerequisite or co-requisite units)

To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role.

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 should be collected over a set period of time that is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations.

Resource implications

The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace including access to a workplace or simulated case study that encompasses resources such as copies of relevant legislation and council policies and procedures.

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.

Cultural plan may include:

group activities or games

dress

communication practices

language

types, styles and significance of artefacts

music

built and natural environment

Council personnel may include:

heritage planner

town planner

environmental officer

community service delivery staff

parks, gardens and road staff

library staff

supervisors and managers

recreation planners

Resources may include:

information

knowledge and skills

equipment and materials

facilities and buildings

transport

organisational structures

networks

access to decision makers

management support

personnel

money

Networks may include:

personal contacts

professional associations

business or industry association contacts

community groups

formal, informal, individual, group and organisational contacts