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Develop leisure and health programs for clients with special needs

Develop leisure and health programs for clients with special needs

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCRH503A
State Code
D2718
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2009
Field of Education
061307 - Health Promotion
Original Release Date
16/09/2009
Nominal Hours
50
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to identify and respond to groups and individuals with special needs
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and assess the specific requirements of special needs clients in leisure and health programs
  • 1.1 Actively involve client with a special need, significant others and support staff and encourage them to participate in the assessment process
  • 1.2 Identify all relevant information on the persons special needs and his/her personal requirements and record according to organisation procedures
2. Promote the role of leisure and health programs in enhancing the well being of special needs client/s
  • 2.1 Promote benefits of leisure and health programs to stakeholders, target groups and within the organisation to maximise client well being
  • 2.2 Implement appropriate evaluation and monitoring processes to ensure ongoing client benefits
3. Plan required resources
  • 3.1 Identify the appropriateness of facilities
  • 3.2 Identify and gather or modify materials and equipment that are appropriate for the individual according to the plan
  • 3.3 Identify specialist resources according to the plan and request as needed
  • 3.4 Plan and utilise additional resources according to available finances
4. Create an environment which fosters participation of special needs client/s in leisure and health program
  • 4.1 Develop program in consultation with all involved to meet the desired outcomes and goals identified in client needs assessment
  • 4.2 Review current program to identify its appropriateness for the individual
  • 4.3 Gather detailed information to identify individual's needs
  • 4.4 Develop strategies for ongoing communication and review with all those involved
5. Manage and develop strategies to meet the requirements of special needs client/s participating in leisure and health programs
  • 5.1 Demonstrate innovative approach to ways to meet the requirements of special needs clients
  • 5.1 Show empathic attitude to specific requirements of special needs clients
  • 5.2 Support leisure and health programs in a manner that supports the person's strengths and interests
  • 5.3 Support leisure and health programs in a manner that supports duty of care and legislative requirements
  • 5.4 Support leisure and health programs according to risk management plan
  • 5.5 Support active integration of special needs clients into the community and community activities through provision of special requirements where possible
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3902 CHCRH3B Develop leisure and recreation programs for clients with special needs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD002 CHCRH503B Develop leisure and health programs for clients with special needs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D309 CHC50508 Diploma of Leisure and Health Qualification