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Build the capacity of individuals, organisations and communities to support crime prevention
Build the capacity of individuals, organisations and communities to support crime prevention
Unit of competency
National Code
LGACPRV504A
LGACPRV504A
State Code
C1949
C1949
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/01/2006
Field of Education
080505 - Marketing
Original Release Date
20/01/2006
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the knowledge and skills required to build the capacity of local and regional groups, organisations and/or communities to participate in and support crime prevention. This building of capacity is fostered through establishing partnerships between, providing information and resources to, and increasing the capability of individuals, organisations and/or communities. These activities are also vital in promoting the climate that crime prevention needs for it to grow and develop as a field.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Act as a resource to promote accessibility and capacity to support crime prevention
- 1.1 Own awareness of actual and potential community-initiated crime prevention action is actively maintained.
- 1.2 Requests for support are evaluated against the organisation's strategic intentions, priorities and available resources.
- 1.3 Specialist advice on community safety and crime prevention issues and proposals is provided in accordance with requests and in line with organisational policies.
- 1.4 Assistance i s provided, when requested and as possible, to foster and promote community-initiated crime prevention action and service delivery performance.
- 1.5 Proposals for crime prevention initiatives are reviewed in light of contemporary crime prevention principles and practices, including best practice benchmarks.
2. Provide information and education to build awareness, capability and support
- 2.1 Issues are responded to as they arise and according to policies and protocols.
- 2.2 Information and education programs are developed, promoted and provided to meet identified needs.
- 2.3 Information and training are provided for individuals, communities and organisations that address critical issues, enabling participation in discussion and decision making.
- 2.4 Information is tailored and provided to promote sectoral interests to identified target groups and to build the capacity of individuals, organisations and communities to participate in public debates and decision making.
3. Represent the organisation or community to foster support
- 3.1 The representative role is established in line with the organisation or community's strategic direction and in consultation with key stakeholders and contacts.
- 3.2 Opportunities are sought to represent the crime prevention interests of the organisation or community.
- 3.3 Achievements are shared in a range of forums to promote ownership and understanding of mutual benefits.
- 3.4 Participation in decision-making forums and working parties actively promotes the aims, philosophy and achievements of the organisation or community in relation to crime prevention.
4. Facilitate the establishment and maintenance of supportive networks
- 4.1 Opportunities to establish new networks are actively sought and acted upon.
- 4.2 Assessment is made of the means for networks to contribute to crime prevention initiatives.
- 4.3 Networks are utilised to communicate and promote the crime prevention needs of community groups and individuals and to obtain information relevant to practitioners' crime prevention function.
- 4.4 Networks are utilised to advocate for and facilitate the implementation of initiatives to address specific crime and public safety needs.
- 4.5 The costs and benefits of continuing a network are regularly evaluated against the organisation or community's policies and procedures.
5. Utilise strategic partnerships to build capacity
- 5.1 Potential partnerships are identified and evaluated to determine mutual benefit and value to the crime prevention function.
- 5.2 Inter-organisational and inter-governmental agreements are negotiated where appropriate.
- 5.3 Partnerships are monitored and sustained over time.
- 5.4 Partnerships are utilised to facilitate action across sectors, organisations and communities.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
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Overview of assessment requirements
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Demonstrated ability to work constructively with a wide range of community groups and stakeholders to maximise access, participation and support for crime prevention. In particular, evidence must be obtained on the ability to:
promote accessibility and capacity of individuals, communities and/or organisations
provide information to build participation, support and commitment to particular initiatives
represent the organisation in effective ways through networks and partnerships in order to generate longer-term support
establish and maintain supportive networks.
Evidence of competency will also require demonstration of knowledge related to currently accepted best practice in crime prevention within one or more of the contemporary approaches to preventing crime: community-based, situational, developmental and criminal justice.
Context of assessment
Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria applicable to the workplace environment, within the scope of the Range Statement.
Assessment must take account of the endorsed Assessment Guidelines in the relevant Training Package.
Evidence is best gathered through a holistic assessment activity that integrates the elements of competency.
Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies as indicated at the end of this unit.
Formative assessments may be conducted off the job and/or in simulated work environments. However, summative assessment of this unit of competency must be undertaken in an actual setting and preferably in conjunction with normal crime prevention activities.
Evidence must be from an actual setting, and may be gathered by direct questioning, direct observation or supervisor report of consultation and liaison in context, and by examining a portfolio. The portfolio should contain evidence of activities undertaken to support, inform and educate stakeholders and participants, represent the organisation or community and foster supportive networks and partnerships, as well as specific strategies to enhance accessibility and capacity.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate his/her handling of a range of contingencies
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completing workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor.
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
Evidence of competency in this unit will need to be gathered over time and across a range of actual or simulated workplace situations involving a combination of direct and indirect forms of supplementary evidence.
Substantiation of prior performance may be sought from supervisors and peers within the workplace or from others who are able to provide reliable and substantiated evidence regarding the candidate's prior performance.
Resource implications
This unit involves workplace-based activities. The resources should relate specifically to the organisation's policies, guidelines, requirements, resources and equipment and may include:
literature and information
organisational policies and guidelines
access to a particular geographic area and/or community group.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Demonstrated ability to work constructively with a wide range of community groups and stakeholders to maximise access, participation and support for crime prevention. In particular, evidence must be obtained on the ability to:
promote accessibility and capacity of individuals, communities and/or organisations
provide information to build participation, support and commitment to particular initiatives
represent the organisation in effective ways through networks and partnerships in order to generate longer-term support
establish and maintain supportive networks.
Evidence of competency will also require demonstration of knowledge related to currently accepted best practice in crime prevention within one or more of the contemporary approaches to preventing crime: community-based, situational, developmental and criminal justice.
Context of assessment
Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria applicable to the workplace environment, within the scope of the Range Statement.
Assessment must take account of the endorsed Assessment Guidelines in the relevant Training Package.
Evidence is best gathered through a holistic assessment activity that integrates the elements of competency.
Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies as indicated at the end of this unit.
Formative assessments may be conducted off the job and/or in simulated work environments. However, summative assessment of this unit of competency must be undertaken in an actual setting and preferably in conjunction with normal crime prevention activities.
Evidence must be from an actual setting, and may be gathered by direct questioning, direct observation or supervisor report of consultation and liaison in context, and by examining a portfolio. The portfolio should contain evidence of activities undertaken to support, inform and educate stakeholders and participants, represent the organisation or community and foster supportive networks and partnerships, as well as specific strategies to enhance accessibility and capacity.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate his/her handling of a range of contingencies
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completing workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor.
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
Evidence of competency in this unit will need to be gathered over time and across a range of actual or simulated workplace situations involving a combination of direct and indirect forms of supplementary evidence.
Substantiation of prior performance may be sought from supervisors and peers within the workplace or from others who are able to provide reliable and substantiated evidence regarding the candidate's prior performance.
Resource implications
This unit involves workplace-based activities. The resources should relate specifically to the organisation's policies, guidelines, requirements, resources and equipment and may include:
literature and information
organisational policies and guidelines
access to a particular geographic area and/or community group.
No information
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C757 | LGA50604 | Diploma of Local Government (Regulatory Services) | Qualification |