Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to collect and prepare data to be used in developing budgets for community recreation activities, events and programs.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working as recreation officers or program instructors who are involved in conducting community-based recreation programs in locations such as community recreation centres and indoor or outdoor recreation facilities with a focus on community development.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
1. Determine range of resources required for initiative. |
1.1. Obtain data identifying resources required to conduct similar initiatives over similar timeframes from the responsible person . 1.2. Obtain and confirm budget allocation from responsible person. 1.3. Identify potential sources of income according to organisational policies and procedures . 1.4. Determine realistic projections of income based on information obtained. |
2. Undertake costing for initiative. |
2.1. Obtain relevant data identifying costs for similar initiatives from responsible person. 2.2. Calculate costs according to organisational policies and procedures. 2.3. Determine break-even analysis as required. 2.4. Determine unit cost or product price as required. 2.5. Maintain and document costing system to ensure all relevant information is up to date, accurate and confidential. 2.6. Identify and plan for likely contingencies according to organisational policies and procedures. |
3. Draft budgets. |
3.1. Prepare a draft budget from data obtained according to organisational policies and procedures. 3.2. Submit budget to responsible person for approval within designated timelines. 3.3. Adjust budget in response to feedback. |
4. Review budget against actual results. |
4.1. Compare original budget to actual results and identify variances according to organisational policies and procedures. 4.2. Record and maintain information to allow retrieval for the development of future budgets. 4.3. Review own work performance and identify potential improvements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure development of a budget for a recreation initiative that reflects local requirements and is of sufficient breadth to enable the candidate to demonstrate competency. Assessment must also ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included. |
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Responsible person may include: |
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Sources of income may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Costs may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Community Recreation
Competency Field
Community Recreation Operations