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Manage education initiatives
Manage education initiatives
Unit of competency
National Code
SISXIND507A
SISXIND507A
State Code
D6200
D6200
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
092199 - Sport And Recreation, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply strategic management skills to expand participation in a sport, fitness and recreation service by using information compiled about the market for current service delivery, and to develop educational strategies to act on recommendations to attract non-participants.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review analysis of market trends and participation patterns.
- 1.1. Access analysis outcomes on participation levels and patterns for the relevant sport, fitness and recreation service.
- 1.2. Identify priority market segments to expand participation.
- 1.3. Review recommendations for expansion opportunities in consultation with appropriate personnel.
- 1.4. Select recommendations for implementation.
2. Review current education strategies to expand participation.
- 2.1. Identify appropriate sport, fitness and recreation education providers.
- 2.2. Analyse the impact of current education initiatives relevant to the specific sport, fitness and recreation service in consultation with education providers.
- 2.3. Evaluate strategies and methods used for education and identify areas that need to be modified according to identified characteristics of market segments.
- 2.4. Record outcomes of review.
3. Implement education strategies to expand participation.
- 3.1. Implement strategies to address issues and needs for prioritised market segments in consultation with education providers.
- 3.2. Communicate strategies to potential participants and relevant personnel.
- 3.3. Establish and monitor performance criteria for measuring impact of education strategies on participation patterns.
- 3.4. Establish networks with education providers to leverage education opportunities.
4. Monitor and manage participation trends.
- 4.1. Develop and implement systems and processes to monitor changing participation trends.
- 4.2. Evaluate education strategies and modify in response to changing participation patterns and trends.
- 4.3. Document outcomes of education strategies.
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Analysis outcomes may include:
participant attributes, including:
age
occupation and education
culture
family
values, beliefs and ethics
routines.
Sport and recreation service may include:
cultural pursuits
entertainment
informal, non-specific recreation
outdoor recreation
physical recreation
social recreation
sporting competitions
fitness activities
tourism and travel.
Market segments may include:
attitudes and values
culture
geography
education
lifestyle
employment status
socioeconomic factors.
Education opportunities may include:
education programs delivered by organisation
education programs delivered external to the organisation
partnership arrangements to deliver education programs.
Analysis outcomes may include:
participant attributes, including:
age
occupation and education
culture
family
values, beliefs and ethics
routines.
Sport and recreation service may include:
cultural pursuits
entertainment
informal, non-specific recreation
outdoor recreation
physical recreation
social recreation
sporting competitions
fitness activities
tourism and travel.
Market segments may include:
attitudes and values
culture
geography
education
lifestyle
employment status
socioeconomic factors.
Education opportunities may include:
education programs delivered by organisation
education programs delivered external to the organisation
partnership arrangements to deliver education programs.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
use organisation knowledge of key market segments and trends to implement, monitor and review education initiatives that expand participation in the relevant sport, fitness and recreation service according to organisation policies and procedures
analyse comparative importance of the variety of influences on participation levels and patterns for differing market segments and use observations and interpretations to respond to recommendations to expand participation
liaise with education providers to evaluate current initiatives and modify these where appropriate.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
development, implementation and review of educational initiatives that reflect local requirements and are of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
organisational data on participation levels and patterns and market segments in the sport, fitness and recreation industry
an environment or facility with sport, fitness and recreation services
organisational policies and procedures regarding the use of market research information
organisational marketing plans and objectives.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of implementing and reviewing education initiatives in consultation with appropriate personnel
oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of key market segments in the sport, fitness and recreation industry
portfolio containing evidence of review outcomes and modifications made to education initiatives
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISXIND406A Manage projects.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
use organisation knowledge of key market segments and trends to implement, monitor and review education initiatives that expand participation in the relevant sport, fitness and recreation service according to organisation policies and procedures
analyse comparative importance of the variety of influences on participation levels and patterns for differing market segments and use observations and interpretations to respond to recommendations to expand participation
liaise with education providers to evaluate current initiatives and modify these where appropriate.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
development, implementation and review of educational initiatives that reflect local requirements and are of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
organisational data on participation levels and patterns and market segments in the sport, fitness and recreation industry
an environment or facility with sport, fitness and recreation services
organisational policies and procedures regarding the use of market research information
organisational marketing plans and objectives.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of implementing and reviewing education initiatives in consultation with appropriate personnel
oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of key market segments in the sport, fitness and recreation industry
portfolio containing evidence of review outcomes and modifications made to education initiatives
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISXIND406A Manage projects.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6426 | SRXINU005A | Manage culture and education to expand participation in a leisure and recreation service | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVD00 | SISXIND007 | Develop and implement participation strategies | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J515 | SIS50712 | Diploma of Sport and Recreation Management | Qualification |
| J513 | SIS50512 | Diploma of Sport Coaching | Qualification |
| J514 | SIS50612 | Diploma of Sport Development | Qualification |