Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist in the planning and conduct of recreation games not requiring equipment, in a community recreation setting.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those who work as assistants with limited responsibility in a range of roles and settings across the sport and recreation sector. This may include those working as assistants in after school or holiday care programs in a range of locations and settings.
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. Assist in planning recreation games. |
1.1. Confirm participant group and characteristics with appropriate personnel . 1.2. Offer suggestions which are appropriate for the participants and support the aims of the recreation games according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures . 1.3. Identify and select recreation games in consultation with appropriate personnel to encourage maximum participation and enjoyment of participants. 1.4. Clarify game requirements in consultation with appropriate personnel. 1.5. Plan recreation games appropriate to the abilities and needs of participants according to organisational policies and procedures. 1.6. Check and confirm suggested recreation games with a responsible person according to organisational policies and procedures. |
2. Assist with the conduct of recreation games. |
2.1. Communicate information required to safely participate in the session according to organisational policies and procedures. 2.2. Carry out allocated tasks promptly, efficiently and as directed. 2.3. Respond to participant queries according to own level of responsibility. 2.4. Monitor participants' performance in consultation with a responsible person. 2.5. Report problems in participant behaviour to responsible person as required. 2.6. Seek participant feedback and identify further needs. |
3. Assist in the evaluation of the recreation games. |
3.1. Provide personal feedback on the outcomes of the recreation games to appropriate staff. 3.2. Convey participant feedback on the recreation games to appropriate staff. 3.3. Review own work performance and identify potential improvements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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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 participation in the planning and conduct of multiple recreation games or sessions to enable the candidate to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance. Assessment must also ensure access to:
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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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Participant group may include: |
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Characteristics may include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Suggestions may include: |
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Aims of the recreation games may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Recreation games may include: |
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Game requirements may include: |
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Information may include: |
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Allocated tasks may include: |
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Problems may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Community Recreation
Competency Field
Community Recreation Operations