Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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.


Stakeholders may include:
Individuals
Families and care givers
Members of the local community (including residents, businesses, workers, representatives such as councillors or politicians)
Community groups (including services, interest groups, cultural groups, churches, clubs and associations)
Government at local, state and national levels in both parliamentary, representative and bureaucratic officer levels
Government departments, agencies and service (including human services public utilities, police)
Political parties
Other community services including workers, management and networks of services)
Unions
Employers and employer groups
Relevant peak bodies and networks
Education and training providers
Experts on the subject, issue, situation or service


Organisations may include:
Specific organisations, services or programs
Government or non government organisations
Units or branches within larger organisations
Community services/organisations which provide services to young people as one of their target groups


Resources may include:
Funding
Paid/unpaid workers
Specialists
Referral networks
Venues, facilities, equipment


Submissions seeking resources may be:
Direct negotiation with sources
Written
Competitive tenders
Expressions of interest


Funding sources may include:
Government (local, state and federal)
Philanthropic agencies
Private business and sponsorship
Bequests, donations and other private grants
Money raised by fundraising events
Sale of resources
Fees for services


Activities, programs, projects and strategies are implemented within requirements and guidelines established by:
Legislation relating to occupational health and safety, access and equity, equal opportunities, industrial relations, corporate affairs and incorporation
Organisation constitution, policies, guidelines and procedures
Contracts
Relevant legislation
Duty of care, codes of professional conduct/ethics


Communication media for promotion purposes may include:
Informal word of mouth networking
Public presentations
Conferences, forums and seminars
Letters
Fliers, brochures and other written advertisements
Reports and discussion papers
Posters and other artwork
Audio visual advertisements/presentations/interviews
Performing arts pieces
Media interviews, press release

EVIDENCE GUIDE

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
This unit should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace under the normal range of workplace conditions
Consistency in performance should be based on requirements for the establishment and development of community organisations in specific circumstances


Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities


Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resources required for assessment include access to an appropriate workplace or community or to an appropriately simulated environment


Method of assessment:
In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment, the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on 'What if?' scenarios
Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on Essential 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