Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to setup formal networks to benefit the organisation and clients |
Application of the Unit
Application |
The skills described in this unit may be applied across a range of community services workplace contexts |
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. Develop and maintain appropriate networks |
1.1 Identify and prioritise organisation, professional and individual networking needs and established new networks as required to meet client needs and organisation objectives 1.2 Incorporate significant cultural practices, needs and traditions into the networking strategy and its development 1.3 Implement strategies to develop effective new networks in consultation with key people and in accordance with organisation objectives 1.4 Make available information about new network to other staff and others as appropriate 1.5 Develop and implement processes for engaging relevant community members to collect and disseminate information as appropriate to ensure effective operation of the network |
2. Reflect social and cultural awareness in developing and maintaining networks |
2.1 Identify potential discrimination or culturally based obstacles to effective networks and develop and implement strategies to avoid them 2.2 Value cultural difference and diversity as a resource in networks and integrate into practices, relationships and strategies where relevant 2.3 Where individual relationships interfere with the effective operation of networks, take timely remedial action in accordance with organisation procedures, to ensure maximum benefit to clients 2.4 Regularly evaluate effectiveness and relevance of networks against organisation goals and client needs in consultation with key people, and modify appropriately as necessary 2.5 In evaluating effectiveness of networks, consider issues related to cultural expectations, client needs and organisation's philosophy |
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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Context of and specific resources for 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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Networks may include formal networks such as : |
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Networks may serve the purpose of : |
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Networking needs may be as a result of , or leading to : |
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Strategies to develop effective new networks may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable