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Undertake leisure and health programming

Undertake leisure and health programming

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCRH402A
State Code
D2713
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
16/09/2009
Field of Education
061307 - Health Promotion
Original Release Date
16/09/2009
Nominal Hours
55
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work with health practitioners and other relevant people to create, plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate appropriate leisure and health activities and programs for individuals and groups
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify activities/programs to match leisure and health needs of the client or group
  • 1.1 Work with health practitioners and key others to develop activity/program plans
  • 1.2 Collect and review relevant information to establish the needs of leisure and health clients, based on the leisure and recreation assessment
  • 1.3 Identify and review a range of possible programs to meet needs
  • 1.4 Select program focus and type based on client needs, organisation's criteria and resource availability
  • 1.5 Undertake an activity/program analysis to match client needs to the characteristics of the activity/ program
  • 1.6 Where appropriate, undertake an assessment of outing requirements
  • 1.7 Undertake risk assessment for activities/programs and outings
2. Prepare activity/program plan
  • 2.1 Undertake appropriate planning of activities within team context to ensure client needs are met
  • 2.2 Incorporate consultation with key clients and stakeholders into planning of activities
  • 2.3 Determine operational arrangements for conducting the program and assess for feasibility
  • 2.4 Develop and document goals and outcomes for each activity/program
  • 2.5 Include appropriate implementation and evaluation strategies in the activity/program plan
  • 2.6 Develop plans to include activity/program modifications required to meet client needs
  • 2.7 Document resource adaptations, where appropriate, according to organisation procedures and protocols
  • 2.8 Ensure planned activities reflect accepted good practice in working with leisure and health clients
  • 2.9 Document the activity/program plan according to organisation procedures and protocols
3. Identify and obtain required resources
  • 3.1 Devise and implement strategies to obtain and utilise necessary human, financial and physical resources
  • 3.2 Where required resources are not readily available, make submissions to potential sources, in accordance with relevant guidelines
  • 3.3 Evaluate, select and arrange suitable locations for program implementation
  • 3.4 Demonstrate an understanding of the range of leisure and recreation options and experiences suitable to client needs
  • 3.5 Identify components of an activity relevant to the abilities of the client
  • 3.6 Where necessary, modify and adapt activities to meet client needs
  • 3.7 Conduct resource audit
4. Promote activity/program
  • 4.1 Identify potential program users and design and distribute appropriate information to achieve maximum response
  • 4.2 Evaluate effectiveness of promotional activities and make changes as indicated by response
  • 4.3 Develop motivational strategies to maximise client participation
  • 4.4 Evaluate effectiveness of motivational strategies and make amendments as indicated by the response
5. Deliver activity/program
  • 5.1 Implement program in accordance with program plan, organisation guidelines and legal/statutory requirements
  • 5.2 Provide participants with access to a range of activities suited to their needs and interests
  • 5.3 Develop flexible implementation plans to suit a variety of contexts and to cope with contingencies
  • 5.4 Adapt program to changing needs of participants as required
  • 5.5 Promptly address problems in program delivery
  • 5.6 Use effective facilitation techniques in the delivery of activities
  • 5.7 Develop strategies to deal with challenging behaviour
  • 5.8 Implement strategies to deal with challenging behaviour
  • 5.9 Monitor levels of client participation
  • 5.10 Amend activity to facilitate an appropriate level of client participation
6. Evaluate activity/program
  • 6.1 Define criteria to judge program effectiveness in consultation with clients and stakeholders
  • 6.2 Routinely use appropriate evaluation strategies during and after the program and for revision and development
  • 6.3 Collect, organise and report evaluation information in a format that is accessible and meaningful to clients and stakeholders
  • 6.4 Prepare and present reports as required
7. Document the activity/ program
  • 7.1 Determine documentation requirements that reflect accepted good practice in working with leisure and health profession
  • 7.2 Conduct documentation processes according to organisation guidelines and legal/statutory requirements
  • 7.3 Evaluate the effectiveness of documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3267 CHCRH2A Leisure and health programming Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC998 CHCRH402B Undertake leisure and health programming Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J006 CHC30312 Certificate III in Home and Community Care Qualification
D309 CHC50508 Diploma of Leisure and Health Qualification