Unit of competency Outline

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Support community action

Support community action

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCD8B
State Code
S2996
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/09/2007
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/12/2003
Field of Education
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
05/12/2003
Nominal Hours
30
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
Actions for the support of community needs may include:
Strategies to change, promote or protect existing social structures, services, resources
Initiatives by the community and undertaken by the community and/or agencies
Initiatives undertaken by the organisation and supported by the community and/or agencies
Routinely planned and specific/occasional actions
General and specially targeted
Social action
Promotion

Mechanisms may include:
Structures
Processes/protocol
Consultation, participation , accountability
Review, evaluation
Existing and specially created
Community development strategies

Resources may include:
Those of the organisation
Those acquired from other agencies
System support/administration/policy
Material/financial/facilities/equipment
Developmental/information/training
Information technology

Critical aspects of assessment:
Supporting communities to identify their rights and represent their own needs through social and public action
Motivating individuals and groups to work cooperatively

Essential knowledge:
Social structures and systems in the community
Complex cultural awareness
Components of strategic planning
Decision making systems and leadership
Community development principles relevant to social action and public processes
Current social policy and its implementation programs

Depending on the work role or services provided, specific knowledge of particular groups or issues may be required, including:

Alcohol and other drugs
Cultural and linguistic diversity
Risk of self harm
Women
Men
Community education
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
Mental health

Essential skills:
Evaluation methods
Research methods
Marketing and promotion
Negotiation

Resource implications:
Access to a workplace or community or an appropriately simulated environment

Consistency in performance:
Consistency in performance should consider specific needs of the community and how community action can support these needs

Context of assessment:
This unit can be assessed in the workplace, in the community or in relevant simulations

Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D2243 CHCCD508C Support community action Unit of competency