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Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes

Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCDE012
State Code
AVC37
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
95
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work within community and government structures to enable community development processes.This unit applies to workers in both health and community sectors and/or a community development work context. Workers at this level will be part of a professional team and have the responsibility of supervision of others.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work within the structures and process of the organisation
  • 1.1 Identify and work within the management and governance structure, philosophy and purpose of own organisation1.2 Work within lines of decision-making and accountability in contributing to planning processes in relation to organisation’s community development activities1.3 Ensure decisions and processes are documented and accessible to all involved
2. Assess extent to which organisation supports community development work
  • 2.1 Plan for aspects of the management structure, philosophy and purpose, governance structures, policies and procedures which are supportive of community development work2.2 Plan for aspects of the management structure, philosophy and purpose, governance structures, policies and procedures which may create barriers to community development work
3. Utilise all levels of government for community development activities and projects
  • 3.1 Research all levels of government that provide community funding3.2 Identify current and possible future funding sources for community resources and programs3.3 Plan for government policy barriers and, with community members, identify strategies to support change3.4 Develop strategic alliances between organisation, community members and relevant government agencies to support community development activities3.5 Proactively seek opportunities to influence government decision and policy making in line with community issues and priorities3.6 Ensure community development activities and projects adhere to relevant commonwealth, state/territory and local government legal requirements 3.7 Regularly update information about current legal requirements and if appropriate, develop proposals to modify organisation policy and procedures in relation to community development activities
4. Maintain the profile of community development work within the organisation
  • 4.1 Use formal and informal networks to communicate the organisation’s community development activities and achievements4.2 Use a range of communication media and activities to convey information about community development activities and achievements of the organisation to encourage support and interest4.3 Seek and utilise opportunities to promote the organisation and its community development work and activities4.4 Display confidentiality and sensitivity in details, content and extent of public comment on organisation’s activities
5. Maintain management support for community development activities and projects
  • 5.1 Identify and advise management of political, social, cultural and economic trends that may impact on community development activities and projects5.2 Ensure community development activities and project work is within the policies and procedures of the organisation 5.3 Promptly address problems in implementing defined procedures to ensure resolution5.4 Identify and seek to resolve conflict between organisation policies and community or public issues5.5 Ensure information about community development activities and projects is provided within the management structures to facilitate effective and informed deliberations and decision-making
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