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Promote group formation and development

Promote group formation and development

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCCF508
State Code
OFC71
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to promote group formation and development.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to promote group formation and development. These individuals take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify potential for group
  • 1.1 Carry out community research to determine potential interest in forming group in a locality or region
  • 1.2 Encourage members of existing groups to use their networks to promote the group and program, and to identify new members
2. Develop approach to create and maintain interest
  • 2.1 Identify community networks, organisations and media as potential avenues for promotion
  • 2.2 Promote program in region or locality to create interest in the program and its objectives
  • 2.3 Modify approaches to diverse sections of the community to cater for their perspectives and cultures
  • 2.4 Bring together people interested in forming new groups
3. Communicate group potential and achievements
  • 3.1 Facilitate and support group discussion to identify and prioritise interest areas
  • 3.2 Record and use group and regional achievements to promote the group and the program
  • 3.3 Identify and address any tension or conflict between people in group formation and development using appropriate and consistent conflict resolution approaches
4. Engage members and volunteers
  • 4.1 Invite contacts to join the group and program to increase community involvement and resources
  • 4.2 Identify interests and skills of community members to introduce them to relevant program activities and others with mutual interests
  • 4.3 Provide advice, support and access to information and program resources to new groups
  • 4.4 Ensure approaches and dealings with individuals and groups include appropriate regard for cultural issues, equity and disability
  • 4.5 Use activities to facilitate group formation and bonding and to attract new members
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT66 AHCCCF503 Promote group formation and development Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIZ8 AHC51222 Diploma of Community Group Coordination and Facilitation Qualification