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Work within a community development framework

Work within a community development framework

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCDE019
State Code
OEM05
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/07/2023
Field of Education
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
03/07/2023
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work within a community development framework.A community development framework may include a range of methods designed to strengthen and develop communities by enhancing individual and group capacity to confidently engage with community structures and to address problems and issues.This unit applies to workers using a community development approach to carry out work in the health, community services or other sectors. Workers at this level are part of a professional team and under the guidance of a supervisor.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Operate within a community development framework.
  • 1.1. Operate in accordance with the vision and purpose of the community development work plan.
  • 1.2. Work with communities to achieve their priorities through enhancing skills, accessing support and working with others in the community who share concerns and issues.
2. Coordinate a community consultation process.
  • 2.1. Define and manage the scope of community consultation.
  • 2.2. Listen to individual stakeholder stories and distinguish between private and public issues.
  • 2.3. Determine stakeholder willingness to engage in public action and support engagement in a public process to bring about change.
  • 2.4. Respond to diverse viewpoints respectfully.
  • 2.5. Provide referrals to address concerns raised beyond the scope of the public process according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.6. Ensure all work reflects and meets duty of care responsibilities.
3. Work with groups to achieve community development outcomes.
  • 3.1. Research and analyse community priorities.
  • 3.2. Identify and document shared community priorities within the public group processes.
  • 3.3. Plan strategies in collaboration with the community to ensure priorities are addressed.
  • 3.4. Document structures and resources available to community to maximise outcomes for stakeholders.
  • 3.5. Provide information to groups and individuals to ensure they are fully informed about issues and opportunities.
  • 3.6. Advocate and lobby for community-based outcomes.
  • 3.7. Manage and facilitate discussions and engagement processes.
  • 3.8. Review and modify own work practice within a community development framework.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVC47 CHCCDE003 Work within a community development framework Unit of competency