Unit of competency Outline
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Develop recreation programs
Develop recreation programs
Unit of competency
National Code
SRCCRD007B
SRCCRD007B
State Code
C7876
C7876
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/09/2005
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
19/09/2005
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit has been developed for the Community Recreation Industry Training Package and covers the skills and knowledge necessary for programming of recreation activities in a variety of community recreation settings.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine program parameters
- 1.1 Undertake research to establish client needs and identify target groups
- 1.2 Analyse organisation aims and objectives with regards to programming implications
- 1.3 Determine the composition and nature of the programs which will address the identified needs of both clients and the organisation
- 1.4 Undertake appropriate work to ascertain support, the capacity for a coordinated effort and factors which will affect provision of programs
- 1.5 Undertake research to identify key people, issues to be addressed, possible strategies and options for action
2 Develop a recreation program plan
- 2.1 Establish objectives and evaluation procedures
- 2.2 Undertake appropriate planning and liaison including developing draft plans in consultation with relevant people
- 2.3 Establish work plans and administration procedures
- 2.4 Identify resources necessary for the conduct of programs, determine a promotional plan/s and establish a budget
- 2.5 Determine recreation program content and design to meet industry standards and necessary approvals gained
- 2.6 Undertake risk audit
- 2.7 Take into account the cultural, linguistic and special needs of the target group/s
3 Implement the programs
- 3.1 Obtain and allocate necessary resources required for the conduct of recreation programs
- 3.2 Implement work plan, administration procedures and promotional strategy
- 3.3 Monitor, review and modify the recreation program or cancelled if necessary to meet new circumstances
- 3.4 Conduct the recreation program safely to meet stated outcomes and objectives
- 3.5 Follow occupational health and safety and the organisation's emergency procedures and industry standards
4 Evaluate the program
- 4.1 Actively seek feedback on the program
- 4.2 Assess the recreation program against its planned goals and objectives in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 4.3 Discuss outcomes of the evaluation of the recreation program with relevant people to determine future directions
Range Statements
The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency
RANGE STATEMENT
CATEGORIES
Administration procedures
[all categories]
registration
receipting
ticketing
confirmation of bookings
transport arrangements
Budget
[all categories]
setting fees
costing expenditure
determining income
allocating funds
Feedback
may be qualitative and quantitative
evaluation forms
asking people
numbers
surveys
complaints
reaction
feedback from staff
financial information
New circumstances
[all categories]
numbers
weather
facility booking falling through
equipment failure
people not arriving, ie, clients or staff
emergencies
Programs
incorporate a coordinated range of recreation, sport and cultural participation activities and events
facility based
educational
holiday/vacation care
groups with specific needs
resort recreation
organisation base
Relevant people
may include
residents within a community
businesses within or related to a community
representatives from advocacy and special interest groups
decision makers and community leaders
individuals, groups and communities affected by issues or programs
owners or managers of resources required
supervisors
representatives from grants/funding agencies
representatives from government and non-government organisations
representatives from peak bodies
colleagues and collaborators
Resources
[all categories]
staff
equipment
venues/facilities
paperwork
transport and logistical arrangements
funds
Target group
[all categories]
diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
age specific
clients with specific requirements
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
regular clients
new clients
gender specific
Work environment
varies with respect to
size of the organisation
location
organisational structure
nature of the program/s provided
availability of resources and technology
Work plan
[all categories]
timeframes
schedule of activities/events
promotional plan/s
roles and responsibilities of staff
allocation of resources
permits, approvals and/or permissio
The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency
RANGE STATEMENT
CATEGORIES
Administration procedures
[all categories]
registration
receipting
ticketing
confirmation of bookings
transport arrangements
Budget
[all categories]
setting fees
costing expenditure
determining income
allocating funds
Feedback
may be qualitative and quantitative
evaluation forms
asking people
numbers
surveys
complaints
reaction
feedback from staff
financial information
New circumstances
[all categories]
numbers
weather
facility booking falling through
equipment failure
people not arriving, ie, clients or staff
emergencies
Programs
incorporate a coordinated range of recreation, sport and cultural participation activities and events
facility based
educational
holiday/vacation care
groups with specific needs
resort recreation
organisation base
Relevant people
may include
residents within a community
businesses within or related to a community
representatives from advocacy and special interest groups
decision makers and community leaders
individuals, groups and communities affected by issues or programs
owners or managers of resources required
supervisors
representatives from grants/funding agencies
representatives from government and non-government organisations
representatives from peak bodies
colleagues and collaborators
Resources
[all categories]
staff
equipment
venues/facilities
paperwork
transport and logistical arrangements
funds
Target group
[all categories]
diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
age specific
clients with specific requirements
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
regular clients
new clients
gender specific
Work environment
varies with respect to
size of the organisation
location
organisational structure
nature of the program/s provided
availability of resources and technology
Work plan
[all categories]
timeframes
schedule of activities/events
promotional plan/s
roles and responsibilities of staff
allocation of resources
permits, approvals and/or permissio
The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm the ability integrated demonstration of all elements of competency and their performance criteria, in particular the ability to
determine the range of activities and events that the organisation could provide in response to client needs
collaborate and consult with relevant people
plan programs to meet identified client and organisation needs
implement programs
monitor, review and evaluate the progra
Interdependent assessment of units
This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s)
SRCCRD003B Promote access, equity and diversity in community recreation
This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil
For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil
Required knowledge and skills
Required knowledge
Organisation's objectives, policies and procedures
Sources of information on client needs and expectations in order to effectively plan a recreation program for clients
Resource availability within organisation for recreation programs
Resources and support within the community for recreation programs
Resource allocation policies within the organisation
Insurance policy/arrangements
Occupational health and safety legislation relevant to the provision of recreation services
Organisation emergency policy and procedures
Required skills
Basic research skills to identify relevant community sources of information and resources
Organisational skills to coordinate resources necessary for recreation initiative
Communication skills in order to determine client needs
Planning and coordination requirements of a range of activities and events
Monitoring, reviewing and modifying programs
Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to
a real or simulated work environment
appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace
a work environment in order to identify the need for, and plan and provide, a recreational program
Human resources - assessment of this competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines. That is, assessors (or persons within the assessment team) must
be competent in this unit
be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area
have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) as specified in Standard 7.3 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations
Consistency in performance
Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to the work environment
Context for assessment
This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of community recreation in Australia. For valid and reliable assessment the community recreation activity should closely replicate the work environment. The environment should be safe, with the hazards, circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a real workplace
This unit of competence should be assessed through the observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on required 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
KEY COMPETENCIES
Collect, Analyse&Organise Information
Communicate Ideas&Information
Plan&Organise Activities
Work with Others&in Teams
Use Mathematical Ideas&Techniques
Solve Problems
Use Technology
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
The three levels of performance (1, 2 and 3) denote the level of competency required to perform the task:
Use routine approaches
Select from routine approaches
Establish new approaches
Collecting, analysing and organising information -
Communicating ideas and information -
Planning and organising activities -
Working with teams and others -
Using mathematical ideas and techniques -
Solving problems -
Using technology -
Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm the ability integrated demonstration of all elements of competency and their performance criteria, in particular the ability to
determine the range of activities and events that the organisation could provide in response to client needs
collaborate and consult with relevant people
plan programs to meet identified client and organisation needs
implement programs
monitor, review and evaluate the progra
Interdependent assessment of units
This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s)
SRCCRD003B Promote access, equity and diversity in community recreation
This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil
For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil
Required knowledge and skills
Required knowledge
Organisation's objectives, policies and procedures
Sources of information on client needs and expectations in order to effectively plan a recreation program for clients
Resource availability within organisation for recreation programs
Resources and support within the community for recreation programs
Resource allocation policies within the organisation
Insurance policy/arrangements
Occupational health and safety legislation relevant to the provision of recreation services
Organisation emergency policy and procedures
Required skills
Basic research skills to identify relevant community sources of information and resources
Organisational skills to coordinate resources necessary for recreation initiative
Communication skills in order to determine client needs
Planning and coordination requirements of a range of activities and events
Monitoring, reviewing and modifying programs
Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to
a real or simulated work environment
appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace
a work environment in order to identify the need for, and plan and provide, a recreational program
Human resources - assessment of this competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines. That is, assessors (or persons within the assessment team) must
be competent in this unit
be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area
have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) as specified in Standard 7.3 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations
Consistency in performance
Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to the work environment
Context for assessment
This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of community recreation in Australia. For valid and reliable assessment the community recreation activity should closely replicate the work environment. The environment should be safe, with the hazards, circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a real workplace
This unit of competence should be assessed through the observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on required 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
KEY COMPETENCIES
Collect, Analyse&Organise Information
Communicate Ideas&Information
Plan&Organise Activities
Work with Others&in Teams
Use Mathematical Ideas&Techniques
Solve Problems
Use Technology
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
The three levels of performance (1, 2 and 3) denote the level of competency required to perform the task:
Use routine approaches
Select from routine approaches
Establish new approaches
Collecting, analysing and organising information -
Communicating ideas and information -
Planning and organising activities -
Working with teams and others -
Using mathematical ideas and techniques -
Solving problems -
Using technology -
Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4387 | SRCCRD007A | Develop recreation programs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C765 | SRC40204 | Certificate IV in Community Recreation | Qualification |
| D035 | SRC40206 | Certificate IV in Community Recreation | Qualification |
| C311 | SRO50404 | Diploma of Facility Management | Qualification |
| D283 | CHC40608 | Certificate IV in Leisure and Health | Qualification |
| 7149 | 51781 | Certificate IV in Teacher Assistant | Accredited course |
| 7146 | 51783 | Certificate IV in Teacher Assistant (Indigenous) | Accredited course |