Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages.

Minimal change to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment including volume and frequency requirements. Minimum work hours added. Significant changes to knowledge evidence.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify activities to match leisure and health needs of the client or group

1.1 Work with health practitioners and key stakeholders to develop activity plans

1.2 Collect and review relevant information to establish the needs of leisure and health clients, based on the leisure and recreation assessment

1.3 Identify and review a range of possible activities to meet needs

1.4 Select activity focus and type based on client needs, organisation’s criteria and resource availability

1.5 Undertake an activity analysis to match client needs to the characteristics of the activity

1.6 Undertake an assessment of outing requirements, where appropriate

1.7 Undertake risk assessment for activities, programs and outings

2. Assist with the preparation of activity plan

2.1 Undertake appropriate planning of activities within team context to ensure client needs are met

2.2 Incorporate consultation with clients and stakeholders into planning of activities

2.3 Determine operational arrangements for conducting the activity and assess for feasibility

2.4 Develop and document goals and outcomes for each activity

2.5 Include appropriate implementation and evaluation strategies in the activity plan

2.6 Develop plans to include activity modifications required to meet client needs

2.7 Document resource adaptations, where appropriate, according to organisation procedures and protocols

2.8 Ensure planned activities reflect accepted best practice in working with leisure and health clients

2.9 Document the activity plan according to organisation procedures and protocols

3. Identify and obtain required resources

3.1 Devise and implement strategies to obtain and utilise necessary human, financial and physical resources

3.2 Make submissions to potential sources, in accordance with relevant guidelines, where required resources are not readily available

3.3 Evaluate, select and arrange suitable locations for program implementation

3.4 Identify a range of leisure and recreation options and experiences suitable to client needs

3.5 Identify components of an activity relevant to the abilities of the client

3.6 Modify and adapt activities to meet client needs, where necessary

3.7 Conduct resource audit

4. Promote activity or program

4.1 Identify potential program users and design and distribute appropriate information to achieve maximum response

4.2 Evaluate effectiveness of promotional activities and make changes as indicated by response

4.3 Develop motivational strategies to maximise client participation

4.4 Evaluate effectiveness of motivational strategies and make amendments as indicated by the response

5. Deliver activity or program

5.1 Implement activities in accordance with program plan, organisation guidelines and legislative requirements

5.2 Provide participants with access to a range of activities suited to their needs and interests

5.3 Develop flexible implementation plans to suit a variety of contexts and to cope with contingencies

5.4 Adapt program to changing needs of participants as required

5.5 Promptly address problems in delivery of activities

5.6 Use effective facilitation techniques in the delivery of activities

5.7 Develop strategies to deal with challenging behaviour

5.8 Implement strategies to deal with challenging behaviour

5.9 Monitor levels of client participation

5.10 Amend activity to facilitate an appropriate level of client participation

6. Evaluate activity

6.1 Define criteria to judge program effectiveness in consultation with clients and stakeholders

6.2 Routinely use appropriate evaluation, revision and development strategies during and after the activities

6.3 Collect, organise and report evaluation information in a format that is accessible and meaningful to clients and stakeholders

6.4 Prepare and present reports as required

7. Document the activity or program

7.1 Determine documentation requirements that reflect accepted best practice in working within the leisure and health profession

7.2 Conduct documentation processes according to organisation guidelines and legislative requirements

7.3 Evaluate the effectiveness of documentation

The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (such as language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages.

Minimal change to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment including volume and frequency requirements. Minimum work hours added. Significant changes to knowledge evidence.