Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency:

Government

includes

local

state

federal

Informal and/or formal research

may include

informal discussions with colleagues

formal study

reading of brochures/promotional material

trade and general media

product updates and launches

promotional seminars

direct contact with other organisations or people

familiarisations

accessing the internet

attending industry workshops/functions

networking

Information and Resources

may include

facilities

equipment

grants/funding

personnel

promotion

nature and extent of services

nature of relationships between departments/agencies

roles and functions of key stakeholders' bodies/personnel

Key stakeholders

may include

funding agencies

community organisations

peak bodies

boards of management

enterprises

industry associations

contractors

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm the ability integrated demonstration of all elements of competency and their performance criteria, in particular the ability to
provide an overview of relevant local, state and federal government organisations and agencies
provide an overview of relevant key stakeholder roles and decision making structures
identify relevant key people/positions as potential sources of resources and information
apply researched information and effective communication styles to develop a relationship with relevant key people to access resources and information to meet client/organisation needs

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s)
Nil
This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil
For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil

Required knowledge and skills
Required knowledge
Role and function of government at all levels
Role and function of key stakeholders
Sources of information on stakeholders and government
History of role of government
Changing role of government
Bureaucratic structures and dynamics
Required skills
Basic research skills to identify relevant key people as sources of information and resources
Analytical skills to determine decision making processes and key people/positions
Communication skills in relation to listening, questioning and non-verbal communication

Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to
a real or simulated work environment
appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace
stakeholders
Human resources - assessment of this competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines. That is, assessors (or persons within the assessment team) should
be competent in this unit
be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area
have attained the National Competency Standards for Assessment: BSZ401A, BSZ402A and BSZ403A

Consistency in performance
Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to the work environment

Context for assessment
This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of community recreation in Australia. For valid and reliable assessment the community recreation activity should closely replicate the work environment. The environment should be safe, with the hazards, circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a real workplace
This unit of competence should be assessed through the observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on required 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

These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(0)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(0)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(0)