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Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes

Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCD516A
State Code
D2247
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
18/08/2009
Field of Education
090101 - Political Science
Original Release Date
18/08/2009
Nominal Hours
95
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work within community and government structures to enable community development processes
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work within the structures and process of the organisation
  • 1.1 Identify and work within the management structure, philosophy and purpose of own organisation
  • 1.2 Identify governance structures within the organisation and roles and responsibilities within those governance structures
  • 1.3 Identify the structures within the organisation that provide the authority for community development activity to occur
  • 1.4 Work within lines of decision-making and accountability in contributing to planning processes in relation to organisation's community development activities
  • 1.5 Ensure decisions and processes are documented accessible to all involved
2. Assess extent to which organisation supports community development work
  • 2.1 Determine aspects of the management structure, philosophy and purpose, governance structures, policies and procedures which are supportive of community development work
  • 2.2 Identify aspects of the management structure, philosophy and purpose, governance structures, policies and procedures which may create barriers to community development work
3. Utilise all levels of government for community development activities and projects
  • 3.1 Identify levels of government and responsibilities for community funding
  • 3.2 Identify current and possible future funding sources for community resources and programs
  • 3.3 Identify government policy barriers and with community members identify strategies to support change
  • 3.4 Develop strategicalliances between organisation, community members and relevant government agencies to support community development activities
  • 3.5 Seek opportunities to influence government decision and policy making in line with community issues and needs
  • 3.6 Ensure community development activities and projects adhere to relevant commonwealth, state and local government legal requirements
  • 3.7 Regularly update information about current legal requirements and if appropriate, develop proposals to modify organisation policy and procedures in relation to community development activities
4. Maintain the profile of community development work within the organisation
  • 4.1 Use formal and informal networks to communicate the organisation's community development activities and achievements
  • 4.2 Use a range of communication media and activities to convey information about community development activities and achievements of the organisation to encourage support and interest
  • 4.3 Seek and utilise opportunities to promote the organisation and its community development work and activities
  • 4.4 Display confidentiality and sensitivity in details, content and extent of public comment on organisation's activities
5. Maintain management support for community development activities and projects
  • 5.1 Identify and advise management of political, social, cultural and economic trends that may impact on community development activities and projects
  • 5.2 Ensure community development activities and project work is within the policies and procedures of the organisation
  • 5.3 Promptly address problems in implementing defined procedures to ensure resolution
  • 5.4 Identify and seek to resolve conflict between organisation policies and community or public issues
  • 5.5 Prepare reports on community development activities and projects in a comprehensive and accurate manner and present to relevant stakeholders and management, as required
  • 5.6 When required, ensure information about community development activities and projects is provided within the management structures to facilitate effective and informed deliberations and decision-making
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC814 CHCCD516B Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes Unit of competency
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