Application
Not applicable.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements and Performance Criteria | |||
Element | Performance Criteria | ||
1 | Identify facilities for activity use | 1.1 | Select a facility after considering a range of potential facilities |
1.2 | Demonstrate that the identified facility can be made suitable for the chosen purpose through the most efficient use of resources | ||
1.3 | Establish that the use of the facility for the chosen purpose will not cause any long-term damage | ||
1.4 | Establish the current ownership, conditions and any fee for use | ||
1.5 | Bring the chosen facility up to nationally approved health and safety standards and other relevant guidelines, ordinances and codes through the most cost effective use of resources | ||
1.6 | Access to the facility is appropriate to the clients who will use it | ||
1.7 | Establish records of suitable facilities and communicate to any colleagues who may wish to make use of them | ||
2 | Negotiate the use of facilities | 2.1 | Conduct enquiries and negotiations in a manner which encourages good working relationships |
2.2 | Give consideration in negotiations for local residents and other users of the facility | ||
2.3 | Clarify the use of the facility, the activities involved and any potential benefits to the owners | ||
2.4 | Ensure agreements detail any responsibilities for the upkeep, services and security of the facility | ||
2.5 | Demonstrate that agreements are satisfactory to all parties and in line with approved policy | ||
2.6 | Complete records of agreements accurately and store for future availability | ||
2.7 | Communicate agreements clearly and accurately to personnel who may use the facility |
Required Skills
Not applicable.
Evidence Required
The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements |
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered | Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of the range of facility requirements within the learner's work environment and the procedures to assess the suitability of facilities Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all categories of facility applicable in the learners work environment to suit both short and long-term use In particular, assessment must confirm the ability to identify facilities to suit purpose confirm that the facility meets requirements, health and safety standards, client needs and budget negotiate facility use and document agreements/contract conditions acquire the facility in a cost effective manner keep accurate records of available facilities |
Interdependent assessment of units | This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s) Nil This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s) Nil For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following units Other units from the Resource Management field within the National Sport and Recreation Industry Competency Standards |
Required knowledge and skills | Required knowledge Range of potential facilities available Methods by which the potential facility can be equipped for the purpose and the standard required Contractual obligations and current practice for hiring/leasing facilities Relevant health and safety legislation and guidelines Industrial relations acts, insurance laws, local government by-laws and by-laws of relevant associations (state, national and international) Likely needs and concerns of local residents and users of the facility Benefits to owners of the proposed use for facility Procedures and relevant legislation covering the hiring of facilities Recording procedures to meet organisational requirements Consequences of not keeping accurate records of negotiated terms of facility use Communication systems within organisation to inform personnel of the terms of agreement for facility use Required skills Communication and negotiation skills to deal with difficulties and areas of conflict in carrying out negotiations to acquire facilities |
Resource implications | Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires the learner to have access to a real work environment with facility requirements Human resources - assessment of this unit of competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines. That is, assessors (or persons within the assessment team) must be competent in this unit but preferably be competent in the unit at the level above be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) as specified in Standard 7.3 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations |
Consistency in performance | This unit of competency must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to identifying facility requirements and negotiating facility use based on requirements |
Context for assessment | This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of a sport or recreation facility. For valid and reliable assessment the sport or recreation facility should closely replicate those encountered in the work environment. The facility should be safe with the hazards, circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a real workplace Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a "period of time" and/or in a "number of locations", any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons |
KEY COMPETENCIES | ||||||
Collect, Analyse&Organise Information | Communicate Ideas&Information | Plan&Organise Activities | Work with Others&in Teams | Use Mathematical Ideas&Techniques | Solve Problems | Use Technology |
2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices. The three levels of performance (1, 2 and 3) denote the level of competency required to perform the task: Use routine approaches Select from routine approaches Establish new approaches Collecting, analysing and organising information - Collecting information about potential clients and the requirements of a facility to meet these Communicating ideas and information - Negotiating with clients, local residents and management regarding the facility Planning and organising activities - Planning the fees for use of the facility Working with teams and others - Working with others in negotiations regarding the facility Using mathematical ideas and techniques - Using figures to determine capacity Solving problems - Dealing with concerns from local residents Using technology - Using the Internet to locate and book facilities Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies. |
Range Statement
Range Statements The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency |
CATEGORIES | |
Activity use | [one category] short-term long-term |
Facilities | [one category] indoor outdoor in the locality outside the local area for activities for accommodation for storage |
Negotiations | [all categories] are carried out through correspondence meetings |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.