Unit of competency Outline
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Work within specific communities
Work within specific communities
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCD13C
CHCCD13C
State Code
S3880
S3880
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/04/2011
Field of Education
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/04/2011
Nominal Hours
45
Description
Working with individuals or groups in specific communities.Working with individuals or groups in specific communities
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Define the issues of specific communities or groups
- 1.1 The details of individual and group issues of the specific community are identified through appropriate research and consultation
- 1.2 The values and structures of the community as they impact on individuals and groups are identified
- 1.3 Preferred means of dealing with individuals and groups from specific communities are identified by appropriate research and consultation
2 Undertake relevant work in the context of specific communities or groups
- 2.1 The values, issues and structures within specific communities are used to define the ways of working
- 2.2 Relevant community structures are identified and utilised to maximise outcomes for individuals and groups
- 2.3 Work within communities is consistent with defined job role and agreed protocols
- 2.4 Interpersonal skills are utilised which are consistent with community practices and standards
3 Evaluate work undertaken within specific communities
- 3.1 Appropriate evaluation of work is undertaken in consultation with relevant community stakeholders
- 3.2 Work within communities is monitored to ensure reflection of relevant values and structures
- 3.3 Evaluation ensures responsiveness to community needs and issues
Issues within specific communities may relate to:
Cultural and linguistic diversity
Risk of self harm
Mental health
Gender
Sexuality
Age
General health
Alcohol and other drugs abuse
Disability
Location eg. urban, rural and remote
Income
Family systems
Religion
Work may relate to:
Specific groups, issues or communities eg. health issues of young people from particular cultural backgrounds and/or geographic areas
Research activities
Policy development
Advocacy
Referrals
Project development and implementation
Project design and implementation
Context of work may include:
Social, political and economic issues impacting upon specific communities and groups
Models of community development
Legislative and statutory frameworks
Values and structures may include:
Cultural preference and mores of specific groups eg: religious/spiritual observances
Language
Family relationships
Status/protocol
Ceremonies/celebrations
Prohibitions/taboos
Cultural and linguistic diversity
Risk of self harm
Mental health
Gender
Sexuality
Age
General health
Alcohol and other drugs abuse
Disability
Location eg. urban, rural and remote
Income
Family systems
Religion
Work may relate to:
Specific groups, issues or communities eg. health issues of young people from particular cultural backgrounds and/or geographic areas
Research activities
Policy development
Advocacy
Referrals
Project development and implementation
Project design and implementation
Context of work may include:
Social, political and economic issues impacting upon specific communities and groups
Models of community development
Legislative and statutory frameworks
Values and structures may include:
Cultural preference and mores of specific groups eg: religious/spiritual observances
Language
Family relationships
Status/protocol
Ceremonies/celebrations
Prohibitions/taboos
Critical aspects of assessment:
The candidate must demonstrate the capacity to work effectively with a specific group, validated by community acceptance and the impact of work undertaken
Essential knowledge:
Composition of specific community and group structures, practices and values
Specific communication protocols and practices
Social, political, cultural, historical issues that affect or are relevant to specific communities and groups
Relevant networks, people, stakeholders
Culture and diversity
Models of society
Critique of socialisation theory
Family, power
Understanding of deviance
Identity theories
Specific knowledge areas may include aging, youth women, health, housing, environment, multiculturalism, family violence etc
Essential skills:
Consultation
Facilitation
Research
High level interpersonal
Resource implications:
Access to a workplace or to an environment that accurately simulates the workplace
Consistency in performance:
The candidate must be able to demonstrate competence in working with at least one group or community over a number of assessment situations and through a number of assessment tools including observation, reports from supervisors or other key people and confirmation from key community leaders
Context of assessment:
This unit may be assessed on the job using appropriate relevant materials and examples or through simulation
The candidate must demonstrate the capacity to work effectively with a specific group, validated by community acceptance and the impact of work undertaken
Essential knowledge:
Composition of specific community and group structures, practices and values
Specific communication protocols and practices
Social, political, cultural, historical issues that affect or are relevant to specific communities and groups
Relevant networks, people, stakeholders
Culture and diversity
Models of society
Critique of socialisation theory
Family, power
Understanding of deviance
Identity theories
Specific knowledge areas may include aging, youth women, health, housing, environment, multiculturalism, family violence etc
Essential skills:
Consultation
Facilitation
Research
High level interpersonal
Resource implications:
Access to a workplace or to an environment that accurately simulates the workplace
Consistency in performance:
The candidate must be able to demonstrate competence in working with at least one group or community over a number of assessment situations and through a number of assessment tools including observation, reports from supervisors or other key people and confirmation from key community leaders
Context of assessment:
This unit may be assessed on the job using appropriate relevant materials and examples or through simulation
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2240 | CHCCD413D | Work within specific communities | Unit of competency |