Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 7:38 AM AWST
23/07/2026 7:38 AM AWST
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Support group activities
Support group activities
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCGROUP302D
CHCGROUP302D
State Code
D2542
D2542
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/08/2014
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
12/08/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to participate in and provide general support for a range of informal and formal groups in a variety of settings
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify the purpose of the group
- 1.1 Identify and determine with members of the group, activities which meet the group purpose
- 1.2 Discuss and establish with all group members, rules for group behaviour
- 1.3 Identify, acknowledge and respect individual differences of workers and group members
- 1.4 Seek, identify and accommodate goals, needs and expectations of participants according to available resources
2. Establish relationship with the group
- 2.1 Define roles played by group members including the worker
- 2.2 Encourage a suitable level of participation
- 2.3 Inform group of resources available to meet group needs
- 2.4 Assess capacity of the worker to respond to group's needs and communicate to the group, in an appropriate manner
- 2.5 Identify and implement the most appropriate support to achieve the objectives of the activity
- 2.6 Model clear communication to group members
- 2.7 Encourage group members to use clear and appropriate communication
- 2.8 Respect individual differences and needs in communication and interaction with group members
- 2.9 Ensure communication and interactions with group are appropriate to aim and purpose of group
- 2.10 Implement appropriate processes as necessary to address breaches of behaviour
- 2.11 Encourage participants to agree on and abide by a set of appropriate guidelines
- 2.12 Promote group achievements in a way which motivates and recognises participants' efforts
- 2.13 Keep records of group interaction, where required, in a manner consistent with organisation's documentation requirements
3. Organise resources for group activities
- 3.1 Work to ensure adequate resourcing is available
- 3.2 Communicate to group availability of resources and guidelines for use
- 3.3 Encourage cooperative approach to the use of resources
- 3.4 Complete reports on use of resources if required
- 3.5 Ensure reports are completed to standard required by organisation
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.
Group activities may be:
Formal or informal
Structured
Semi structured
Unstructured
Group activities may relate to:
Discussions
Sporting and recreation activities
Research, planning and management
Informal and formal education
Community action
Special interest causes
Resources will include:
Information/referrals
Facilities
Equipment/materials
Administrative support
Facilitation of meetings
Worker skills/expertise
Support will include:
Resources managed by the organisation
Advice, information and facilitation
Individual or group supervision
Individual differences may include differences in:
Beliefs
Values
Age
Cultural background
Physical abilities
Clear communication will be:
Communication related to group purpose and aims
Communication that respects individual differences and abilities of group members
Reports may be:
Verbal or written according to organisation procedures
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.
Group activities may be:
Formal or informal
Structured
Semi structured
Unstructured
Group activities may relate to:
Discussions
Sporting and recreation activities
Research, planning and management
Informal and formal education
Community action
Special interest causes
Resources will include:
Information/referrals
Facilities
Equipment/materials
Administrative support
Facilitation of meetings
Worker skills/expertise
Support will include:
Resources managed by the organisation
Advice, information and facilitation
Individual or group supervision
Individual differences may include differences in:
Beliefs
Values
Age
Cultural background
Physical abilities
Clear communication will be:
Communication related to group purpose and aims
Communication that respects individual differences and abilities of group members
Reports may be:
Verbal or written according to organisation procedures
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 is best assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace under the normal of range conditions
Assessment may be conducted on one or more occasions but must include the normal range of client groups, group activities and types of groups in the workplace
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 of this unit include access to:
an appropriate workplace where assessment can take place or simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment
Method of assessment:
Assessment may include observations, questioning or evidence gathered from the workplace
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 is best assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace under the normal of range conditions
Assessment may be conducted on one or more occasions but must include the normal range of client groups, group activities and types of groups in the workplace
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 of this unit include access to:
an appropriate workplace where assessment can take place or simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment
Method of assessment:
Assessment may include observations, questioning or evidence gathered from the workplace
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3155 | CHCGROUP2C | Support group activities | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWA80 | CHCGRP001 | Support group activities | Unit of competency |