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.


State and federal legislation and relevant guidelines include, but is not limited to:
Federal Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Guidelines
Guidelines on establishing Australian Apprenticeships, issued by State Training Authorities
State Government Incentives Guidelines
Industry Incentives Guidelines


Australian Apprenticeships supporting information may include, but is not limited to:
Copy of Training Contract
Copy of Training Plan
Fact sheets
Incentives claims forms
Brochures
Marketing materials of own organisation


Necessary information collected at the visit may relate to, but is not limited to:
Receipt of incentives
Implementation of Training Plan
Attendance of apprentice at workplace and training
Conduct of apprentice
Training Record information
Australian Apprenticeship Centre services


Irregularities may include, but are not limited to:
Cancellation or suspension of training
Incentives not received
Training Plan not commenced or followed
Training Record Book not completed
Poor workplace performance by apprentice


Relevant records include, but are not limited to:
Federal government Australian Apprenticeship database
Database and files of own organisation

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
Evidence must include observation of performance in the work environment or in a simulated work setting


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
Resource requirements for assessment include access to:
a relevant workplace or an appropriately simulated environment where assessment may take place
equipment and resources normally used in the workplace
relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
federal and state Australian Apprenticeships guidelines
information on incentives and assistance available to apprentices and employers through state and federal governments and industry


Method of assessment may include:
Observations
Questioning
Case studies
Written assignments
Evidence gathered from the workplace environment
Case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies in addressing queries and complaints by employer and apprentice
Demonstration over a period of time to ensure consistency of performance