Elements and Performance Criteria

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.


Working with the community may include activities associated with:
Health promotion
Community service delivery
Community projects
Community development
Community action
Community planning
Consultative and planning committees
Sector development structures


Opportunities for community members and groups to participate may include:
Systems within and outside the organisation
Activities at program, operative and management levels
Formal and informal systems
Focus groups on relevant issues
Inviting community participation on organisation committees e.g. quality assurance committees, ethics committees
Through publications
Group facilitation
Peer education/training
Seminars and workshops


Key people may include:
Advocacy groups
Policy and decision-makers in the specific community
Individuals, groups or communities most likely to be affected by strategies or action plans
Community leaders
People with formal and informal representative roles


Strategies which the worker may develop may include:
Development of new business, employment opportunities for individuals
Establishment of advocacy groups
Health promotion activities
Development of community facilities
Strategies to increase access to facilities, services or decision-making
Providing direction, advice and information


Information and resources may include:
Equipment
Staff skills and time
Provision of facilities
Educational materials
Funding
Skills/administrative support
Physical, transport, venues, material, equipment
Developmental training
Financial

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 will be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace under the normal range of workplace conditions


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 include access to appropriate structures, people or organisations for assessment of ability to work with key people or stakeholders in the community


Method of assessment:
In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment, the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on 'What if?' scenarios
Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons