Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to participate in and provide general support for a range of informal and formal groups in a variety of settings |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit may be applied to group work in a range of community service settings |
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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify the purpose of the group |
1.1 Identify and determine with members of the group, activities which meet the group purpose 1.2 Discuss and establish with all group members, rules for group behaviour 1.3 Identify, acknowledge and respect individual differences of workers and group members 1.4 Seek, identify and accommodate goals, needs and expectations of participants according to available resources |
2. Establish relationship with the group |
2.1 Define roles played by group members including the worker 2.2 Encourage a suitable level of participation 2.3 Inform group of resources available to meet group needs 2.4 Assess capacity of the worker to respond to group's needs and communicate to the group, in an appropriate manner 2.5 Identify and implement the most appropriate support to achieve the objectives of the activity 2.6 Model clear communication to group members 2.7 Encourage group members to use clear and appropriate communication 2.8 Respect individual differences and needs in communication and interaction with group members 2.9 Ensure communication and interactions with group are appropriate to aim and purpose of group 2.10 Implement appropriate processes as necessary to address breaches of behaviour 2.11 Encourage participants to agree on and abide by a set of appropriate guidelines 2.12 Promote group achievements in a way which motivates and recognises participants' efforts 2.13 Keep records of group interaction, where required, in a manner consistent with organisation's documentation requirements |
3. Organise resources for group activities |
3.1 Work to ensure adequate resourcing is available 3.2 Communicate to group availability of resources and guidelines for use 3.3 Encourage cooperative approach to the use of resources 3.4 Complete reports on use of resources if required 3.5 Ensure reports are completed to standard required by organisation |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge : The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential 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 These include 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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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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Group activities may be : |
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Group activities may relate to : |
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Resources will include : |
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Support will include : |
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Individual differences may include differences in : |
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Clear communication will be : |
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Reports may be : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable