Modification History
CHC08 Version 3 |
CHC08 Version 4 |
Description |
CHCRH402A Undertake leisure and health programming |
CHCRH402B Undertake leisure and health programming |
Unit updated in V4. ISC upgrade changes to remove references to old OHS legislation and replace with references to new WHS legislation. No change to competency outcome. |
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work with health practitioners and other relevant people to create, plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate appropriate leisure and health activities and programs for individuals and groups |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit may apply to community services work in a range of 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. Identify activities/programs to match leisure and health needs of the client or group |
1.1 Work with health practitioners and key others to develop activity/program 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 programs to meet needs 1.4 Select program focus and type based on client needs, organisation's criteria and resource availability 1.5 Undertake an activity/program analysis to match client needs to the characteristics of the activity/ program 1.6 Where appropriate, undertake an assessment of outing requirements 1.7 Undertake risk assessment for activities/programs and outings |
2. Prepare activity/program plan |
2.1 Undertake appropriate planning of activities within team context to ensure client needs are met 2.2 Incorporate consultation with key clients and stakeholders into planning of activities 2.3 Determine operational arrangements for conducting the program and assess for feasibility 2.4 Develop and document goals and outcomes for each activity/program 2.5 Include appropriate implementation and evaluation strategies in the activity/program plan 2.6 Develop plans to include activity/program 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 good practice in working with leisure and health clients 2.9 Document the activity/program 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 Where required resources are not readily available, make submissions to potential sources, in accordance with relevant guidelines 3.3 Evaluate, select and arrange suitable locations for program implementation 3.4 Demonstrate an understanding of the 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 Where necessary, modify and adapt activities to meet client needs 3.7 Conduct resource audit |
4. Promote activity/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/program |
5.1 Implement program in accordance with program plan, organisation guidelines and legal/statutory 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 program delivery 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/program |
6.1 Define criteria to judge program effectiveness in consultation with clients and stakeholders 6.2 Routinely use appropriate evaluation strategies during and after the program and for revision and development 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/ program |
7.1 Determine documentation requirements that reflect accepted good practice in working with leisure and health profession 7.2 Conduct documentation processes according to organisation guidelines and legal/statutory requirements 7.3 Evaluate the effectiveness of documentation |
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
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
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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Relevant information may include: |
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Programs include: |
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Program focus may include: |
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Program activities may include: |
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Appropriate planning and implementation of programs is undertaken for the purpose of: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable