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Support group activities

Support group activities

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCGRP001
State Code
AWA80
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/05/2016
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
04/05/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in, and provide general support for, group work. It does not include the leadership or facilitation of groups.This unit applies to individuals involved group work in a range of community service settings. They work according to established organisation procedures.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. Identify the purpose of the group
  • 1.1 Identify and determine activities which meet the group purpose with members of the group,
  • 1.2 Discuss and agree rules for group behaviour with all group members as a participant
  • 1.3 Identify, acknowledge and respect individual differences of workers and group members
  • 1.4 Seek, identify and accommodate goals, needs and expectations of participants according to available resources and scope of own role
  • 1.5 Keep records of group interactions according to organisation documentation requirements
2. Establish and maintain group relationships
  • 2.1 Confirm role played by self and other group members
  • 2.2 Encourage participation of other group members
  • 2.3 Model clear communication and encourage group members to use clear and appropriate communication
  • 2.4 Ensure communication and interactions with group are appropriate to aim and purpose of group
  • 2.5 Implement appropriate processes to address breaches of behaviour according to organisation protocols
  • 2.6 Encourage participants to abide by agreed behaviours
  • 2.7 Promote group achievements in a way which motivates and recognises participants’ efforts
3. Organise resources for group activities
  • 3.1 Identify support and resources to achieve the objectives of the group
  • 3.2 Provide information to group about resources available and guidelines for their use
  • 3.3 Encourage cooperative approach to the use of resources
  • 3.4 Complete reports on use of resources according to organisation procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2542 CHCGROUP302D Support group activities Unit of competency
D2541 CHCGROUP201C Support the activities of existing groups Unit of competency