Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables defines the different contexts, work environments and parameters governing the performance of this competency standard. The variables chosen in training and assessment will need to reflect local industry and regional contexts.

What sorts of resources may be relevant to this standard?
Paid, trainee and volunteer labour, labour and equipment from clients, equipment borrowed, hired and bought, materials bought, donated and discounted, and occupational health and safety equipment, and may include the discussion and negotiation of what volunteers will do and with whom.

What may be included in the term community?
Town, village, regional area, suburb or group of suburbs in a city or a coastal area.

Which agencies might be relevant?
Commonwealth, State or Territory department or statutory body managing a program.

How may a project be described in this standard?
As a discrete series of actions leading to defined outcome(s) which are eligible for funding under a relevant program and/or for which private funding may be sourced.

What alternative resources may be included?
Equivalent resources available from alternative sources.

What provision of resources may be required?
Scheduling of paid and volunteer labour within availability, coordinating labour and equipment required for task, scheduling materials to arrive in time for tasks, maintenance of security for equipment and materials, maintenance of occupational health and safety and public safety, rescheduling resources and activities to cater for interruptions and emergencies and borrowing, leasing and hiring of equipment.

What might be included in the project plan?
Documentation describing project stages, tasks, resource requirements and timing.

What are complementary resources?
Resources required at the same time or in sequence to complete tasks.

What could be included in the program?
Commonwealth Government community programs under the Natural Heritage Trust, Rural Industry Programs, Business Programs, and State Government community programs related to the environment.

What methods of documentation may be included?
Records of resource use, including donations, discounts according to program and project contract requirements.

What forms of communication may be relevant?
Negotiation and completion of agreements, networking and catering for a diverse range of viewpoints including Indigenous, migrant and women.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in obtaining resources from community and group requires evidence that resources have been obtained from the community to support group programs and activities according to community and agency guidelines and best practice procedures. The skills and knowledge required to obtain resources from community and group must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts. For example, this could include different groups, community activities and programs.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below:

Project resource requirements.
Task analysis, including hazard and risk analysis.
Occupational health and safety and public safety obligations.
Network of resources in the community.
Program guidelines.
Project contract.
Group liability.
Basic skills analysis.
Licensing requirements.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills include the ability to:

Negotiate and complete agreements.
Network.
Develop alternative plans.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function.

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What processes should be applied to this competency standard?
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
Communicating ideas and information
By discussing community and group resources at meetings, or formally in writing with clients and stakeholders. (3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Obtaining resources from communities and groups will require detailed information to be collected, analysed and organised by research and consultation. (3)

Planning and organising activities
Obtaining resources from communities and groups requires planning and organising in the identification, acquisition, handling and storage of resources. (3)

Working with others and in teams
Obtaining resources from communities and groups will require development and management of work teams to achieve outcomes. (3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Mathematical techniques relating to data gathering and interpretation can be applied. (2)

Solving problems
While obtaining resources from communities and groups, technical, organisational and cultural problems may arise requiring complex solutions. (3)

Using technology
Information gathering and presentation technology may be required. (2)