Unit of competency details
CHCLAH001 - Work effectively in the leisure and health industries (Release 1)
Summary
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| 1 1 (this release) |
06/Aug/2015 |
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Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 061307 | Health Promotion | 02/Nov/2015 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1
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This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages.
Significant change to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment including volume and frequency requirements. Significant changes to knowledge evidence.
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Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in a context within which leisure and health work occurs and to effectively support its role in enhancing well being.
This unit applies to workers in a range of community services and health contexts who provide leisure and health services.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENT
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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Elements define the essential outcomes
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1. Provide appropriate leisure and health services
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1.1 Demonstrate understanding of the value of leisure, recreation and play in enhancing well being
1.2 Identify different work environments, services and work roles within the industry
1.3 Work within the current models of leisure and health practice
1.4 Ensure clients participate in all aspects of service planning and support activities
1.5 Undertake all work as part of the inter disciplinary team and exhibit an awareness of the role of a conjoint approach to leisure and health programs
1.6 Identify personal values and attitudes regarding leisure, recreation and play and take them into account when planning and implementing all work activities
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2. Operate within the policies and procedures of the leisure and health sector
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2.1 Read relevant organisation policies and discuss with colleagues and team
2.2 Ensure all work is consistent with relevant statutory and legislative provisions
2.3 Work ethically and within duty of care requirements recognising dignity of risk
2.4 Seek information for professional development, further training options and identify potential career pathways
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Foundation Skills
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The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (such as language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance.
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Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
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Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53
Assessment requirements
Modification History
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Release
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Comments
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Release 1
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This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages.
Significant change to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment including volume and frequency requirements. Significant changes to knowledge evidence.
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Performance Evidence
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:
- worked effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team, involving at least 3 other people, within the leisure and health framework
- networked with at least 2 professionals in the leisure and health industry and documented the networking process
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively manage tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:
- different contexts of the leisure and health sector:
- historical
- social
- political
- economic
- current issues which impact on the leisure and health sector and different models of leisure and health
- views of key stakeholders and representatives from relevant target groups about leisure and health
- underpinning values and philosophy of the leisure and health sector
- models of leisure and health practice and how these models can be used in a practical manner within a leisure and health environment
- current issues facing clients and existing services to address their needs and rights
- facts and myths about the value of leisure and recreation in enhancing health and well being
- holistic and person-centred practice
- importance of consumer input, choice and respecting individual recognition
- ways in which a leisure and health professional can ensure clients participate in the planning of the leisure and recreation programs within a service
- advantages of working in an interdisciplinary team
- benefits of leisure activities for clients, including:
- children
- young people
- people with a disability
- people with an illness
- people who are ageing
- working with people from culturally, spiritually and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous Australian culture
- legal and ethical considerations for leisure and health:
- dignity of risk
- duty of care
- privacy, confidentiality and disclosure
- work health and safety (WHS)
- access and equity
- client empowerment/disempowerment
- quality of life
- relevance of the work role and functions to maintaining sustainability of the workplace, including environmental, economic, workforce and social sustainability
Assessment Conditions
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace with the addition of simulations and scenarios where the full range of contexts and situations have not been provided in the workplace.
The following conditions must be met for this unit:
- use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:
- organisation policies and procedures
- information/documentation relevant to leisure and health activities
- scenarios that focus on working within an interdisciplinary team with leisure and health responsibilities
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/ AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53
