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.


Group activities may be:
Formal or informal
Structured
Semi structured
Unstructured


Group activities may relate to:
Discussions about relevant issues
Sporting and recreation activities
Music and performing arts
Research, planning and management
Informal education
Community service and/or action
Special interest causes


Communication with young people may include:
Oral, written or visual means
Use of third party translation/interpretation
Any language


Ensure formal submissions meet requirements may refer to:
The aim and objectives of the proposed activity or program
Implementation and evaluation strategies
Management arrangements
Human, financial and physical resources available and required


Support will include:
Information and resources managed by the organisation and other organisations and agencies
Advice and information
Facilitations


Resources will include:
Information/referrals
Facilities
Equipment/materials
Administrative support
Facilitation of meetings
Worker skills/expertise

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 enable assessment in a variety of settings with a range of both formal and informal groups


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
simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment


Method of assessment:
Assessment may include observations, questioning or evidence gathered from the workplace e.g. testimonials from group members, portfolios