Unit of competency Outline

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Be an effective volunteer

Be an effective volunteer

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCVOL201A
State Code
D2731
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/04/2011
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
13/04/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the understanding, knowledge and skills required to be a volunteer
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop understanding of the volunteering sector
  • 1.1 Develop understanding of the definition and principles of volunteering
  • 1.2 Explain the scope of the volunteering sector
  • 1.3 Develop understanding of what motivates people to volunteer their time and expertise
  • 1.4 Develop understanding of the diversity and difference of clients/customers
  • 1.5 Develop understanding of the importance of diversity and difference in volunteer work teams
2. Apply the rights and responsibilities of the organisation and the volunteer
  • 2.1 Identify the rights and responsibilities of the organisation and apply to work
  • 2.2 Identify the rights and responsibilities of the volunteer and apply to work
  • 2.3 Discuss relevant policies and procedures and apply to work
  • 2.4 Explain the organisation structure, lines of communication and authority and boundaries of work roles
3. Work as a volunteer
  • 3.1 Demonstrate ability to manage one's own time and organise one's own work role
  • 3.2 Apply understanding of the basic principles required for working effectively in a team
  • 3.3 Apply basic understanding of the communication networks and processes and relationships between paid and unpaid staff in relation to volunteer work
  • 3.4 Apply basic understanding of support structures available and how and when to access these
  • 3.5 Work within relevant legislation/policies and procedures
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD009 CHCVOL201B Be an effective volunteer Unit of competency
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