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.


State and federal guidelines and legislation include, but is not limited to:
Federal Australian Apprenticeships incentives guidelines
Guidelines on establishing Australian Apprenticeships, issued by state training authorities
State government incentives guidelines
Industry Incentives Guidelines


Training options may include, but are not limited to:
Apprenticeship
Traineeship
Full time
Part time
Group Training arrangement


Key stakeholder includes, but is not limited to:
Federal and State government departments and agencies
State training authorities
Employers
Australian Apprentices
Supervising registered training organisations
Industrial Relations Commission


Documentation includes, but is not limited to:
Training contract
Commonwealth incentives form
State government incentives forms

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
Evidence must include observation of performance in the work environment or in a simulated work setting


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
Resource requirements for assessment include access to:
a relevant workplace or an appropriately simulated environment where assessment may take place
relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
federal and state Australian Apprenticeships guidelines
information on incentives and assistance available to apprentices and employers through state and federal governments and industry


Method of assessment may include:
Observations
Questioning
Case studies
Written assignments
Evidence gathered from the workplace environment
Case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies in addressing queries and complaints by employer and apprentice
Demonstration over a period of time to ensure consistency of performance