Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work within a community development framework A community development framework may include a range of methods designed to strengthen and develop communities by enhancing individual and group capacity to confidently engage with community structures and to address problems and issues |
Application of the Unit
Application |
Application of a community development framework may be undertaken within the scope of or in conjunction with a range of work roles/areas in the community services industry including specific areas of service delivery, community education activities and working with groups to address issues |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Operate within a community development framework |
1.1 Reflect a current working knowledge and understanding of community development vision and mission in work undertaken 1.2 Reflect through work , a commitment to working with communities to resolve their issues through enhancing skills, accessing appropriate support and working with others in the community who share concerns and issues 1.3 Underpin work with a commitment to the principles of community development 1.4 Demonstrate understanding of the interrelationships of the needs and rights of the individual, the family, the community and society 1.5 Reflect through work, a demonstrated understanding of the impact of current and changing social, political and economic contexts 1.6 Work in a manner which reflects the impact of worker's own value base and values within a community development framework |
2. Distinguish between private and public issues arising in community development work |
2.1 Employ appropriate interpersonal skills to hear individual stories and distinguish between private and public issues 2.2 Identify the individual's willingness to engage in a public process to bring about change and facilitate the move from private concern to public action 2.3 Provide appropriate referrals to assist people to deal with personal issues 2.4 Ensure all work reflects and meets duty of care responsibilities |
3. Work with groups to achieve community development outcomes |
3.1 Contribute to analysis of community needs 3.2 Identify shared community needs within the public group processes 3.3 Identify appropriate strategies with the group in order to ensure community issues are addressed 3.4 Identify community structures and resources available to groups to maximise outcomes for groups 3.5 Provide advice and information to groups and individuals as required to ensure they are fully informed about relevant issues and opportunities |
4. Work effectively with diversity in the community |
4.1 Ensure all work reflects a commitment to the principles of access and equity 4.2 Ensure all work reflects respect and understanding of individual differences 4.3 Ensure all work reflects recognition of the positive contribution of diversity in the community 4.4 Adapt inclusive work processes that enhance people's participation |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate knowledge of:
The candidate must also be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role, such as knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency : |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment : |
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Method of assessment may include : |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Work in the industry includes : |
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Principles of community development include : |
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Ethical practices include those relating to : |
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Group processes and models include : |
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Community development outcomes may include : |
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Appropriate course of action may include : |
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Appropriate referrals may include |
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Areas of difference and diversity include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable