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Develop and implement community development strategies

Develop and implement community development strategies

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCD615A
State Code
D2249
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/05/2009
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/08/2014
Field of Education
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/08/2014
Nominal Hours
55
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work in the community to facilitate public awareness and resolution of a range of issues of public concern
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish and build community based group processes
  • 1.1 Use appropriate interpersonal skills to ensure that stories are heard and understood and to test there is common understanding
  • 1.2 Respond to individual and group concerns in a manner which shows respect and identifies the public concern
  • 1.3 Support individuals to identify others who may share their concerns
  • 1.4 Employ relevant facilitation skills to assist people to identify when community development processes may not be the appropriate mechanism to address their issue and to provide appropriate referrals
  • 1.5 Identify and address barriers to moving private concerns into public community action
  • 1.6 Facilitate identification and development of community development strategies for proceeding with community actions
  • 1.7 Identify structures and networks relevant to proposed community actions
2. Research and analyse structures and systems relevant to the public concern
  • 2.1 Identify the structures and systems which have created and maintain issues within the public arena
  • 2.2 Assist the group to develop strategies to seek positive change to these structures and systems
  • 2.3 Implement strategies to seek positive change
  • 2.4 Evaluate and review strategies in light of change achieved.
3. Facilitate processes to support community action
  • 3.1 Undertake all work in a timely manner
  • 3.2 Assist groups to implement appropriate mechanisms and actions which will address the range of issues
  • 3.3 Contribute to the development of policies and processes which will facilitate resolution of group concerns in the public arena
  • 3.4 Routinely use effective interpersonal skills to motivate the group to work cooperatively
  • 3.5 Undertake appropriate work to develop and implement operational arrangements which will facilitate group processes
  • 3.6 Provide appropriate level of support within the defined work role to develop and maintain group processes and facilitate achievement of identified outcomes
  • 3.7 Provide appropriate support to ensure there is ongoing evaluation of group processes
  • 3.8 Assist the group to access additional assistance and resources as required
  • 3.9 Develop and apply a strategy for managing a number of community development activities
4. Develop and maintain relevant networks
  • 4.1 Identify and prioritise networking needs and established new networks as required to meet community and group needs and organisation objectives
  • 4.2 Develop and maintain strategic alliances with key individuals and groups covering a range of issues relevant to work role
  • 4.3 Incorporate significant cultural practices, needs and traditions into the networking strategy and its development
  • 4.4 Implement strategies to develop effective new networks in consultation with key people and in accordance with organisation objectives
  • 4.5 Make available information about new network to others as appropriate
  • 4.6 Develop and implement processes for engaging relevant community members to collect and disseminate information as appropriate to ensure effective operation of the network
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.


Issues may include:
Employment
Housing
Financial/income support
Access to education and training
Health
Crime prevention
Social isolation
Planning public access
Child care
Civil and human rights
Transport and mobility
Recreation, arts and culture
Environmental protection


Responses include:
Establishment of alternative systems and structures
Working within local bureaucracies
Advocacy


Operational arrangements include:
Legal framework for operation
Funding arrangements
Models for operation
Decision-making arrangements
Baby sitting
Vouchers
Location
Advertising/promotion


Community work methods include:
Community action
Advocacy
Development of self help processes
Development of infrastructure in the community
Development of community support
Development of community programs
Brokering of institutional systems change


Identified outcomes may include:
New or improved service delivery
Community projects
Community planning
Consultative and planning committees
Enhanced social capital
Enhanced community skills
Enhanced community capacity
Community facilities
Policy changes
Other relevant needs identified by the community or the group


Opportunities for groups to participate include:
Sector development structures
Activities at service delivery, program, operative and management levels
Formal and informal systems
Promotion
Support meeting
Focus groups on relevant issues


Key people may include:
Advocacy groups
Policy and decision-makers in the community
Community leaders
People with formal and informal representative roles


Resources may include:
Skills/administrative support
Physical, transport, venues, material, equipment
Provision of training
Financial
Equipment
Staff skills and time
Provision of facilities
Educational materials
Funding
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
This unit will be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace under the normal range of workplace conditions


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
Resources required for assessment include access to appropriate structures, people or organisations for assessment purposes


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
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2986 CHCCD15B Develop and implement a community development strategy Unit of competency