Unit of competency Outline

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Support the activities of existing groups

Support the activities of existing groups

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCGROUP201C
State Code
D2541
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/07/2014
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
14/07/2014
Nominal Hours
10
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to support identified existing community groups through the provision of resources
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Respond to requests for support from existing groups
  • 1.1 Provide opportunities for groups to express their need for support
  • 1.2 Make information available and develop and present options for meeting needs
  • 1.3 Provide support within organisation policy and criteria and within the job role
2. Provide resources
  • 2.1 Clearly describe to groups seeking support, the nature of resources, their availability and guidelines for use
  • 2.2 Encourage cooperative approach to use of resources
  • 2.3 Apply guidelines determining criteria, allocation and conditions of use
  • 2.4 Provide advice on alternative sources of resources
  • 2.5 Provide reports on the demand and use of resources where required
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.


Support will include:
Resources managed by the organisation
Information about resources managed by other organisations
Advice and information
Individual or group supervision


Groups include:
Those defined by the objectives of the organisation
Those in existence or in the process of being established within the organisation


Resources may include:
Space for groups to meet
Facilities
Equipment
Advice and information for groups
Facilitators for group meetings
Books, posters, videos and other materials
Financial assistance
Information about resources available from other organisations/agencies


Reports may include:
Basic data on demand and usage
Information collected at the request of management/supervisor/team
Routine reporting
Information for users of resources
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 is best assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace under the normal of range conditions
Assessment must include assessment of competence with more than one existing group


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 of this unit include access to:
an appropriate workplace where assessment can take place or simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment


Method of assessment:
Assessment may include observations, questioning or evidence gathered from the workplace
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3153 CHCGROUP1B Support the activities of existing groups Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWA80 CHCGRP001 Support group activities Unit of competency