Elements and Performance Criteria

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.


Stakeholders may include but are not limited to:
Local media
Government departments
Community organisations
Support agencies
Local business
Advocacy groups
Education services and providers
Cultural organisations
Employment agencies
Social clubs
Local residents/tenants
Advocacy groups
Charities
Philanthropic organisations


Community renewal includes but is not limited to
Neighbourhood improvement
Employment opportunities
Community infrastructure
Education and training opportunities
Small business development opportunities
Health
Increased access to facilities, services or decision-making


Implementation strategies may include, but are not limited to:
Community education
Lobbying and advocacy
Developing the capacity of individuals or groups and communities to meet their own needs
Health promotion
Development of community resources and facilities
Strategies to increase access to facilities


Sources of funding may be derived from but not limited to:
Government grants
Local council
Private finance
Philanthropic organisations


Appropriate communication strategies, values and structures, could include but are not limited to:
Cultural sensitivity
Non-judgemental
Socially inclusive
Accessible


Approaches to community renewal could include but are not limited to:
Asset management, property redevelopment, infrastructure improvements
Improved housing management practice, place management, intensive tenancy management
Community development, community capacity building, strengthening communities


Resources may include, but are not limited to:
Administrative support
Physical, transport, venues, material, equipment
Financial
Staff skills and time
Funding


Promotional strategies could include but are not limited to:
Leaflets
Community meetings
Newsletters
Social events
Email
Websites
Posters
Letterboxing

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
Competency must be demonstrated in a real work environment
Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance across contexts applicable to the work environment
Consistency in performance should consider the work environment, worker's role and responsibilities in the workplace


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
appropriate structures, people or organisations for assessment of the ability to work with the community


Method of assessment:
Documentation of process and evaluation of a community renewal project
Observation
Written assessment
Case studies
Evidence of materials developed in the workplace
Questioning
In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment, the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on 'What if?' scenarios
Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons