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.


Historical, social, political economic context includes:
Statutory framework within which work takes place in the sector
Historical context of work e.g. changing attitudes to young people; changing approaches to working with young people
Changing social context of work: e.g. changing government and societal views of young people and approaches to working with them
Political context e.g. Government policies and initiatives affecting youth work
Economic context e.g. The current economic situation as it relates to and affects young people and the subsequent impact on client needs


Stakeholders and representatives may include:
Young people
Friends, peers and target groups
Families and care givers
Local community and community and religious organisations
Government representatives and service providers
Youth organisations
Specialists/experts
Peak bodies and networks in youth work
Organisation management, colleagues, supervisor, team members


Different models of work in the sector may include:
Community development and education
Case management
Working with families
A client-centred approach


A commitment to access and equity may be demonstrated by:
A non-discriminatory approach to all people using the service, their family and friends, the general public and co-workers
Ensuring the work undertaken takes account of, and caters for differences including: cultural, physical, developmental, religious, economic and social

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
This unit is best assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace under the normal range of conditions
Consistency in performance should consider the organisation and individual context within which work takes place


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 of this unit include access to:
a workplace or an accurately simulated environment where assessment may take place


Method of assessment:
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