Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.
Characteristics may include:
age
physical or intellectual characteristics
cultural and situational factors
family structures
level of literacy and numeracy
psychological status.
Specific community may include:
cultural and linguistic diversity
urban rural or remote location
family systems
schools.
Key stakeholders may include:
local government authorities
funding agencies
community organisations, clubs and groups
health and welfare agencies.
Barriers to participation may include:
cultural
religious
social
physical
intellectual
psychological
time and resource constraints.
Recreation initiative may include:
recreation, sport and cultural participation activities
events
promotional activities
educational activities
goals and objectives to meet community needs.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
anti-discrimination
equal opportunity
privacy
working with children
duty of care.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
communication protocols
principles of social justice
advocacy.
Resources may include:
facilities
equipment
finance
personnel
marketing materials
transport and related logistical requirements.
Outcomes may include:
increased participation
retention levels
feelings of inclusiveness.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
applies the principles and practices of social justice, anti-discrimination, and equal access to community initiatives using communication and delivery strategies appropriate to the specific community
matches recreation initiative with specific community characteristics and needs and with organisational objectives and applies contingency management techniques to address any issues that arise
monitors community participation and adjusts initiative according to community feedback
evaluates effectiveness of initiative and liaises with specific community to identify future directions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
planning and implementation of community recreation initiatives of sufficient breadth to enable the candidate to demonstrate the use of strategies that support access and participation for specific communities.
access to information on a specific community relevant to the candidate's current or intended work role to enable accurate identification of characteristics and needs
access to resources for the conduct of the specific community recreation initiative
access to key stakeholders
access to relevant documentation such as sources of information about specific communities.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of consultation with a range of specific communities and collection of information to develop strategies to plan, implement and resource a community development initiative
oral or written questioning to assess candidate's knowledge of factors that affect access and participation of people from specific communities
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing candidate's performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISXOHS101A Follow occupational health and safety policies.