Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work with individuals or groups in specific communities |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit is intended for application within a community work or community development work context |
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. Define the issues of specific communities or groups |
1.1 Identify the details of individual and group issues of the specific community through appropriate research and consultation 1.2 Identify the values and structures of the community as they impact on individuals and groups 1.3 Identify, by appropriate research and consultation, preferred means of dealing with individuals and groups from specific communities |
2. Undertake relevant work in the context of specific communities or groups |
2.1 Use the values, issues and structures within specific communities to define the ways of working 2.2 Identify relevant community structures and utilise to maximise outcomes for individuals and groups 2.3 Ensure work within communities is consistent with defined job role and agreed protocols 2.4 Utilise interpersonal skills which are consistent with community practices and standards |
3. Evaluate work undertaken within specific communities |
3.1 Undertake appropriate evaluation of work in consultation with relevant community stakeholders 3.2 Monitor work within communities to ensure reflection of relevant values and structures 3.3 Undertake evaluation in a manner that ensures responsiveness to community needs and issues |
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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Method of 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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Issues of specific communities may relate to : |
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Work may relate to : |
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Context of work may include : |
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Values and structures may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable