Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply community development principles in a recreation context. This unit focuses on liaising with specific community groups to plan and implement community recreation initiatives to meet their needs. It covers the application of the principles of access and equity to identify and address issues affecting participation of specific communities.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working autonomously in a sport and recreation environment. This includes middle managers and coordinators of volunteers working in a range of locations or with a range of participants in aquatic programs, sport programs or recreation leisure centres including gyms.
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. Develop the recreation initiative in consultation with a specific community. |
1.1. Identify characteristics of the specific community . 1.2. Consult with key stakeholders to identify and confirm needs and expected outcomes. 1.3. Identify any barriers to participation in recreational activities. 1.4. Develop the recreation initiative according to relevant legislation , organisational policies and procedures and principles of community development. 1.5. Identify and organise appropriate resources to implement the recreation initiative. 1.6. Prepare and disseminate marketing materials to target audience according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. |
2. Deliver the recreation initiative. |
2.1. Implement strategies for delivering the recreation initiative according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 2.2. Monitor access and participation and adjust recreation initiative according to responses of specific community. 2.3. Monitor safety of the group during the recreation initiative. 2.4. Seek feedback from the specific community on the outcomes of the recreation initiative. |
3. Review the recreation initiative. |
3.1. Assess and evaluate the recreation initiative against planned goals and objectives according to organisational policies and procedures. 3.2. Assess evaluation outcomes and consult with key stakeholders to determine future directions. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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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:
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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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Characteristics may include: |
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Specific community may include: |
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Key stakeholders may include: |
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Barriers to participation may include: |
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Recreation initiative may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Resources may include: |
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Outcomes may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Community Recreation
Competency Field
Community Recreation Development