Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statements
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

RANGE STATEMENT
CATEGORIES
Communication strategies
[all categories]
verbal
modelling/demonstration of activities/movements
hand/arm signals
Emotional well-being
[all categories]
feelings
state of mind
perception of risk
self-esteem
self confidence
Feedback
may be qualitative and quantitative
evaluation forms
asking people
numbers
surveys
complaints
reaction
feedback from staff
financial information
Older persons
[all categories]
frail
moderately active
Program
[all categories]
a sequence of individual sessions running sequentially or simultaneously, for individuals or groups in which the extent of instruction covers that which is required to allow the client to participate safely and effectively to maintain physical well being
does not include movements, tasks and activities with the aim of physical skill enhancement in order to perform competitively

Range of activities
should include a variety of drills, tasks, games, exercises and activities to facilitate physical well being of the older person in the following areas
stretching
strengthening
back care
balance
mobility
posture
coordinatio
Resources
[all categories]
staff
equipment
venues/facilities
paperwork
transport and logistical arrangements
funds
music
Session
[all categories]
a selection of tasks, games, activities or exercises in which the extent of instruction is to allow the older person to participate safely and effectively
may be a component of a sequenced recreation program of individual activities
does not include movements, tasks and activities with the aim of skill development or enhancement in order to perform competitively
of up to a day's duration, ie, no overnight component
Status
may vary according to
impact of medication/pharmaceuticals
chronological age
physiological age
disability
cultural issues
psychological condition
social state
special needs and considerations such as
arthritis
osteoporosis
dementia
diabetes
orthopaedic
continence issues
cardiorespiratory
medications
neurological conditions
musculoskeletal conditions

Work environment
varies with respect to
size of the organisation
location
organisational structure
nature of the program/s provided
availability of resources and technolog

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
determine the range of safe and suitable physical activities and exercises for older persons, both frail and moderately active
instruct older persons in the correct technique/guidelines for undertaking physical activities and improving functional ability
confirm prior screening of older persons prior to participation in a recreation program
provide older persons with appropriate advice on recreation issues within the confines of the progra
Interdependent assessment of units
This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s)
SRCCRO007B Operate in accordance with accepted instructional practices, styles and legal and ethical responsibilities
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
Ageing process and the limitations and abilities of older persons
Awareness of screening of older persons for entry into recreation programs
Precautions for older persons in recreation programs
Stretching and mobility exercises and activities for older persons
Strengthening exercises and activities for older persons
Posture, back care and coordination exercises and activities for older persons
Chair based, floor work and balance exercises and activities for older persons
Occupational health and safety legislation relevant to the provision of recreation services
Use of music in activity programs
Special needs, conditions and considerations of older persons
Required skills
Monitoring of physical activity within the confines of the recreation program
Organisational skills to coordinate resources necessary to conduct a recreation program
Communication skills to provide instructions to facilitate the participation of older persons in recreation programs
Selection and instruction of an appropriate range of activities and exercises for older persons
Modifying activities for risk minimisation to older persons participating in recreation programs

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
older persons to conduct a recreation program
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) must
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 mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) as specified in Standard 7.3 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations
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

KEY COMPETENCIES
Collect, Analyse&Organise Information
Communicate Ideas&Information
Plan&Organise Activities
Work with Others&in Teams
Use Mathematical Ideas&Techniques
Solve Problems
Use Technology
2
2
2
2
-
2
1
These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
The three levels of performance (1, 2 and 3) denote the level of competency required to perform the task:
Use routine approaches
Select from routine approaches
Establish new approaches
Collecting, analysing and organising information -
Communicating ideas and information -
Planning and organising activities -
Working with teams and others -
Using mathematical ideas and techniques -
Solving problems -
Using technology -
Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies.