Unit of competency Outline

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Develop leisure and recreation programs for clients with special needs

Develop leisure and recreation programs for clients with special needs

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCRH3B
State Code
S3902
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/09/2007
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/12/2003
Field of Education
092199 - Sport And Recreation, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
05/12/2003
Nominal Hours
50
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
Special needs clients may include:
Disabled
Mental health
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Youth
Mature aged/seniors
Ethnic/cultural
HIV/AIDS

Special requirements may include:
Individual differences/needs/wants/abilities
Communication skills and techniques
Specific equipment/apparatus requirements
Transportation needs
Appropriate staff ratios/training/expertise

Stake holders / significant others may include:
Care givers

Relatives/friends/partners
Medical and nursing personnel/specialists
Health Practitioners
Support networks
Multi disciplinary team members
Management

Critical aspects of assessment must include:

Ability to:

Identify and assess the specific requirements of special needs clients in leisure and health programs
Promote the role of leisure & health programs
Plan required resources
Create an environment which fosters participation
Manage and develop strategies to meet the requirements of special needs client(s)

Essential knowledge, skills and attitudes may include:
Theories of development in special needs clients
Different approaches to program planning and development
Criteria for selecting a specific programming approach
Assessment of key variables to guide decision making about programming approach
Respect for different expectations of client, significant others and support staff
Detailed knowledge of facilitating a variety of leisure and health activities
Able to state and outline a personal philosophy about the use of leisure and health programs to promote special needs clients well being, social justice and equity
Up-to-date information and a range of sources of information is assessed as resources for program development
Relevant Quality Improvement and Accreditation System Principles
Inclusion - non-discriminatory practices and associated legislation
Knowledge of development - build on strengths of individual
Observation
Communication Skills
Consultative process
Identification of local community resources
OHS principals and practices

This module relates directly to:
The key Competencies
Collecting, analysing and organising information - level 3
Communicating ideas and information - level 2
Planning and organising activities - level 2
Working with others and in teams - level 2
Solving problems - level 2

Context of assessment:
This unit may be assessed on the job or through simulation and should reflect the diversity of settings within the Leisure and Health workplace.

Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D2718 CHCRH503A Develop leisure and health programs for clients with special needs Unit of competency