Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by the worker to plan and conduct group activities to meet individual group member outcomes |
Application of the Unit
Application |
Work performed requires a range of well developed skills where some discretion and judgement is required and individual workers will take responsibility for their own outputs |
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. Plan for group sessions |
1.1 Confirm information about the purpose of group sessions from appropriate community and health workers 1.2 Obtain information about the desired individual outcomes 1.3 Identify requirements outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation and refer to supervisor 1.4 Identify and confirm impact of the group activities to the person's overall plan 1.5 Determine individual appropriateness according to their profile 1.6 Determine group member's availability according to organisation protocols |
2. Prepare for group sessions |
2.1 Prepare group activities that are consistent with group member needs and recognise abilities and limitations of each person 2.2 Prepare group activities that are consistent with the interests, preferences and beliefs of group members 2.3 Prepare group activities with consideration of group members' pace and timing requirements 2.4 Prepare group activities according to the size and composition of the group 2.5 Prepare group sessions to maximise the involvement of all group members 2.6 Establish a balance between tasks to be accomplished and the group process 2.7 Identify possible risk to successful group activities and adjust plan to minimise risk 2.8 Confirm group session plan with supervisor 2.9 Gather and/or prepare materials required for the group session and check for safety and suitability |
3. Conduct group sessions |
3.1 Arrange the environment to encourage full participation by all group members 3.2 Seek agreement on the purpose, process and intended outcomes of the group activity with the group 3.3 Discuss the group activity with the group to encourage as much participation as possible 3.4 If appropriate, work with the group to establish ground rules 3.5 Provide each group member with the necessary information, materials and support to participate in the group activity 3.6 Ensure that the manner, level and pace of communication is appropriate for each group member 3.7 Communicate with group members in a manner most likely to promote cooperation, dignity and self-esteem and encourage participation 3.8 Use group skills to ensure the involvement of all group members 3.9 Identify potential conflict within the group and manage to ensure ongoing involvement of individuals in group activities 3.10 Monitor individual progress and provide constructive feedback to individual group member 3.11 Follow process and directions to evaluate outcomes of the group session |
4. Complete documentation |
4.1 Comply with the organisation's reporting requirements 4.2 Complete documentation according to organisation policy and protocols 4.3 Maintain documentation in a manner consistent with reporting requirements 4.4 File documentation organisation policy and protocols 4.5 Where appropriate, include report of absences from group activities for risk management purposes |
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:
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Essential skills (contd ): 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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Group sessions may include : |
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Sources of information about group members may include : |
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Strategies to determine availability may include : |
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Potential conflict may be indicated by : |
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Group skills may include : |
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Reporting may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable