This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop, deliver and evaluate community recreation initiatives. Community recreation initiatives are diverse in nature and this unit is relevant to any type of community recreation initiative using community development principles around consultation, access and equity. Initiatives can be as targeted as increasing participation in local populations, or as broad as implementing a nationally recognised need within the community.

This unit applies to middle managers and volunteer coordinators who work autonomously in community recreation environments. 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.

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

develop, deliver and evaluate at least two different recreation initiatives for two different target groups.

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

legislation and organisational policies and procedures that inform planning and delivery of recreation initiatives:

work health and safety

anti-discrimination and equal opportunity

privacy

working with children

communication protocols

principles of social justice and advocacy

social, political, cultural and historical issues relevant to specific communities and groups to a level required to develop appropriate initiatives:

cultural and linguistic diversity

urban, rural or remote location

family systems

schooling

consultation and communication mechanisms for working with communities

resources required for initiatives within an organisation or specific community and how they can be organised:

facilities

equipment

finance

personnel

volunteers

transport

marketing materials

factors that affect participation in community recreation activities for specific communities:

age

cultural and social

physical and intellectual characteristics

family structures

level of literacy and numeracy

financial

time and resource constraints

potential outcomes of initiatives:

increased participation

increased retention level

feelings of inclusiveness

evaluation processes to enable improvements to be made to the program.

Skills must be demonstrated in:

an appropriate facility or venue within a community setting such as a community hall, aquatic or sport centre

a simulated community recreation environment.

Assessment must ensure use of:

participants for the recreation initiative; these can be:

participants in a community setting, or

individuals who participate in project activities, role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, within a training organisation

equipment and resources required for the implementation of the initiative

industry, community or organisational documentation such as community recreation plans, forms relating to resource and equipment, evaluation tools

legislation and organisational policies and procedures in relation to the conduct of recreational activities.

Assessment activities that allow the individual to:

facilitate recreation activities in situations that require the planning and problem solving skills reflective of the workplace.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.

Community Recreation

Community Recreation Development