Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 11:36 AM AWST
23/07/2026 11:36 AM AWST
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Plan and conduct group activities
Plan and conduct group activities
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCGROUP403D
CHCGROUP403D
State Code
D2543
D2543
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/08/2014
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
12/08/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to participate in, establish and lead a range of informal and formal groups in a variety of settings
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Address resourcing issues for group activities
- 1.1 Plan group activities, including consideration of:
- the purposes, defined according to the identified needs of the client group
- the human, financial and physical resources required
- 1.2 Where required resources are not immediately and readily available, make appropriate submissions to potential sources of assistance and resources
- 1.3 Ensure formal submissions meet requirements of funding guidelines and organisation principles and practice
2. Coordinate a group planning process
- 2.1 Actively seek opportunities for collaborative planning and promotion of group activities with clients and solicit, analyse and prioritise information about group's needs and expectations
- 2.2 Negotiate the purpose of group activities with the group in a manner that gives sufficient time and space for individuals to articulate their ideas and wishes and create opportunity for input to ownership of group processes
- 2.3 Translate purpose of proposed group activity into a set of aims and objectives
- 2.4 Analyse potential impact on group operation of the values and beliefs of both worker and client and clarify with those involved in planning and implementing group activities
- 2.5 Deal with contributions and suggestions to group planning processes so as to promote continued participation
- 2.6 Design group strategies that promote effective group operation and take into account specific characteristics of clients who will participate in the activity or program
3. Manage group processes including responding to conflict
- 3.1 Promote opportunities for open dialogue and active listening between group members
- 3.2 Encourage and model sensitivity to participants, regardless of their gender, culture, ethnicity, subculture, sexuality and ability
- 3.3 When conflict threatens or arises:
- implement strategies to prevent it within own role, power and capacity
- identify and reinforce the outcomes of positive conflict
- clarify and confirm relevant principles and practices of conflict resolution and seek agreement to implement them
- encourage acknowledgment of respective rights and responsibilities and perceptions of all participants within the conflict situation
- 3.4 Offer opportunity to all participants for debriefing, support, mediation, consultation and facilitation throughout conflict resolution processes
4. Evaluate group activities
- 4.1 Ensure aims and objectives of the group activity provide the basis for evaluation and feedback
- 4.2 Seek feedback from all group participants on leadership style, group process, achievement of objectives, other achievements and areas for development
- 4.3 Document evaluation data according to organisation procedures and distribute to relevant people
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.
Group activities may be:
Formal or informal
Structured
Semi structured
Unstructured
Group activities may relate to:
Discussions about relevant issues
Sporting and recreation activities
Music and performing arts
Research, planning and management
Informal education
Community service and/or action
Special interest causes
Communication with young people may include:
Oral, written or visual means
Use of third party translation/interpretation
Any language
Ensure formal submissions meet requirements may refer to:
The aim and objectives of the proposed activity or program
Implementation and evaluation strategies
Management arrangements
Human, financial and physical resources available and required
Support will include:
Information and resources managed by the organisation and other organisations and agencies
Advice and information
Facilitations
Resources will include:
Information/referrals
Facilities
Equipment/materials
Administrative support
Facilitation of meetings
Worker skills/expertise
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.
Group activities may be:
Formal or informal
Structured
Semi structured
Unstructured
Group activities may relate to:
Discussions about relevant issues
Sporting and recreation activities
Music and performing arts
Research, planning and management
Informal education
Community service and/or action
Special interest causes
Communication with young people may include:
Oral, written or visual means
Use of third party translation/interpretation
Any language
Ensure formal submissions meet requirements may refer to:
The aim and objectives of the proposed activity or program
Implementation and evaluation strategies
Management arrangements
Human, financial and physical resources available and required
Support will include:
Information and resources managed by the organisation and other organisations and agencies
Advice and information
Facilitations
Resources will include:
Information/referrals
Facilities
Equipment/materials
Administrative support
Facilitation of meetings
Worker skills/expertise
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 may be conducted on one or more occasions but must enable assessment in a variety of settings with a range of both formal and informal groups
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
simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment
Method of assessment:
Assessment may include observations, questioning or evidence gathered from the workplace e.g. testimonials from group members, portfolios
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 may be conducted on one or more occasions but must enable assessment in a variety of settings with a range of both formal and informal groups
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
simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment
Method of assessment:
Assessment may include observations, questioning or evidence gathered from the workplace e.g. testimonials from group members, portfolios
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3157 | CHCGROUP3C | Plan and conduct group activities | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWA79 | CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities | Unit of competency |