Unit of competency Outline
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Work within a community development framework
Work within a community development framework
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCD412B
CHCCD412B
State Code
D8547
D8547
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/08/2014
Field of Education
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
06/08/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work within a community development frameworkA community development framework may include a range of methods designed to strengthen and develop communities by enhancing individual and group capacity to confidently engage with community structures and to address problems and issues
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Operate within a community development framework
- 1.1 Reflect a current working knowledge and understanding of community development vision and mission in work undertaken
- 1.2 Reflect through work, a commitment to working with communities to resolve their issues through enhancing skills, accessing appropriate support and working with others in the community who share concerns and issues
- 1.3 Underpin work with a commitment to the principles of community development
- 1.4 Demonstrate understanding of the interrelationships of the needs and rights of the individual, the family, the community and society
- 1.5 Reflect through work, a demonstrated understanding of the impact of current and changing social, political and economic contexts
- 1.6 Work in a manner which reflects the impact of worker's own value base and values within a community development framework
2. Distinguish between private and public issues arising in community development work
- 2.1 Employ appropriate interpersonal skills to hear individual stories and distinguish between private and public issues
- 2.2 Identify the individual's willingness to engage in a public process to bring about change and facilitate the move from private concern to public action
- 2.3 Provide appropriate referrals to assist people to deal with personal issues
- 2.4 Ensure all work reflects and meets duty of care responsibilities
3. Work with groups to achieve community development outcomes
- 3.1 Contribute to analysis of community needs
- 3.2 Identify shared community needs within the public group processes
- 3.3 Identify appropriate strategies with the group in order to ensure community issues are addressed
- 3.4 Identify community structures and resources available to groups to maximise outcomes for groups
- 3.5 Provide advice and information to groups and individuals as required to ensure they are fully informed about relevant issues and opportunities
4. Work effectively with diversity in the community
- 4.1 Ensure all work reflects a commitment to the principles of access and equity
- 4.2 Ensure all work reflects respect and understanding of individual differences
- 4.3 Ensure all work reflects recognition of the positive contribution of diversity in the community
- 4.4 Adapt inclusive work processes that enhance people's participation
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.
Work in the industry includes:
Paid work
Unpaid work
Voluntary
Principles of community development include:
'People-centred' developmental approach to work that may be civil, political, economic, social or cultural
Commitment to participatory democracy,
Commitment to peoples' participation,
Empowerment
Justice (commutative, distributive and social), and human rights
Reciprocity and mutuality
Recognition of personal and public political process,
Recognition of the value of process, including as an outcome
Respecting and valuing local knowledge and skills,
Ethical practices include those relating to:
Financial management
Information collection, storage and dissemination
Operation of community and other organisations
Professional relationships
Group processes and models include:
Community action
Community development outcomes may include:
Building capacity to address problems in the community and to strengthen community structures
Community facilities
Community planning
Community projects
Consultative and planning committees
Enhanced community capacity
Enhanced community skills
Enhanced social capital
Increased capacity of groups and individuals to engage with political and community structures
Increased community self confidence in public activity
Inter-community collaboration
Meeting community needs
New or improved service delivery
Other outcomes identified by the community or the group
Policy changes
Appropriate course of action may include:
A public response/meeting
Conducting a specific project
Development of a program
Establishment of organisational arrangements
Group action
Appropriate referrals may include
Not part of agency mandate
Private matters
Public matters that are already being addressed elsewhere
Areas of difference and diversity include:
Culture and cultural practices relating to:
religion/spiritual observances
family relationships
status/protocol
ceremonies/celebrations
prohibition/taboos
Language
Social, economic, physical and health issues
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.
Work in the industry includes:
Paid work
Unpaid work
Voluntary
Principles of community development include:
'People-centred' developmental approach to work that may be civil, political, economic, social or cultural
Commitment to participatory democracy,
Commitment to peoples' participation,
Empowerment
Justice (commutative, distributive and social), and human rights
Reciprocity and mutuality
Recognition of personal and public political process,
Recognition of the value of process, including as an outcome
Respecting and valuing local knowledge and skills,
Ethical practices include those relating to:
Financial management
Information collection, storage and dissemination
Operation of community and other organisations
Professional relationships
Group processes and models include:
Community action
Community development outcomes may include:
Building capacity to address problems in the community and to strengthen community structures
Community facilities
Community planning
Community projects
Consultative and planning committees
Enhanced community capacity
Enhanced community skills
Enhanced social capital
Increased capacity of groups and individuals to engage with political and community structures
Increased community self confidence in public activity
Inter-community collaboration
Meeting community needs
New or improved service delivery
Other outcomes identified by the community or the group
Policy changes
Appropriate course of action may include:
A public response/meeting
Conducting a specific project
Development of a program
Establishment of organisational arrangements
Group action
Appropriate referrals may include
Not part of agency mandate
Private matters
Public matters that are already being addressed elsewhere
Areas of difference and diversity include:
Culture and cultural practices relating to:
religion/spiritual observances
family relationships
status/protocol
ceremonies/celebrations
prohibition/taboos
Language
Social, economic, physical and health issues
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 will be most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
It is recommended that assessment or information for assessment will be conducted or gathered over a period of time and cover the normal range of workplace situations
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 include access to a workplace or to an environment that accurately simulates the workplace
Method of assessment may include:
Observation of work activities, simulation and/or role play
Written tasks
Relevant formal and informal education/training courses
Case studies and scenarios
Interviews/questioning
Role plays
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 will be most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
It is recommended that assessment or information for assessment will be conducted or gathered over a period of time and cover the normal range of workplace situations
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 include access to a workplace or to an environment that accurately simulates the workplace
Method of assessment may include:
Observation of work activities, simulation and/or role play
Written tasks
Relevant formal and informal education/training courses
Case studies and scenarios
Interviews/questioning
Role plays
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2239 | CHCCD412A | Work within a community development framework | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVC47 | CHCCDE003 | Work within a community development framework | Unit of competency |