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Develop community networks

Develop community networks

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK406
State Code
OFB61
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
080509 - Public Relations
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to liaise with stakeholders in a community and develop community networks.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to develop community networks. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Make contacts within community
  • 1.1 Make connections through business, social and personal contacts, and programs to the community
  • 1.2 Identify connections for their potential in regard to a community group program or activity
  • 1.3 Formulate plans for developing relationships together with relevant community members and leaders
  • 1.4 Respect equity requirements and cultural backgrounds of people being contacted
  • 1.5 Apply cultural protocols to establish positive contacts
  • 1.6 Follow appropriate mechanisms to establish contacts with Indigenous communities
  • 1.7 Address community requests for information on or participation in programs or activities to promote the community group and program
2. Form and create links
  • 2.1 Develop contact through promotional activities, programs and activities of mutual interest to community members and other groups
  • 2.2 Structure activities, programs and personal contact to allow trust and understanding to develop within the group and community
  • 2.3 Develop working relationships in areas of common interest and goals to bring benefit to all parties
  • 2.4 Seek feedback on programs and community group activities from participants and community, and use to modify their application
  • 2.5 Develop and maintain records of ongoing contacts and relationships
3. Build networks
  • 3.1 Use individual contacts and contacts with other groups to establish networks of common interest
  • 3.2 Review programs and activities to incorporate networks and the network resources in areas of common interest and goals
  • 3.3 Evaluate progress in establishing links and networks, and identify opportunities for further action
  • 3.4 Manage relationships and networks to ensure compliance with cultural protocols and agency procedures and guidelines
4. Report on community liaison
  • 4.1 Evaluate community liaison activities in terms of their costs and benefits to the group and the program, and contribution to the community
  • 4.2 Prepare and submit reports on community liaison activities
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ95 AHCCCF405 Develop community networks Unit of competency