Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to establish a functional group within the context of a sport and recreation activity. The unit focuses on the ability to facilitate a group of clients participating in a sport and recreation activity or persons within a recreation organisation. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to those who work as group leaders in a range of settings in the sport, recreation or fitness industry. This may include those working in after-school or holiday-care programs in a range of locations, those assisting a responsible person in coaching activities, or those undertaking a supporting role in indoor recreation activities and outdoor recreation activities, such as camps and other guided activities. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan for the establishment of a group. |
1.1. Identify the activity goals of the individuals and group. 1.2. Identify group dynamics and potential barriers to group development and performance. 1.3. Establish a group performance plan to meet needs and activity outcomes. |
2. Develop group commitment and cooperation. |
2.1. Develop group effectiveness through active participation of all group members. 2.2. Establish systems and mechanisms to monitor and review group development and performance. 2.3. Develop and implement strategies to reduce and eliminate barriers. 2.4. Demonstrate use of open communication to establish trust, confidence and ownership in group decision-making, feedback and problem-solving processes. |
3. Facilitate group processes and performance. |
3.1. Demonstrate use of collaborative approaches to develop effective working relationships. 3.2. Facilitate individual and collective engagement while maintaining group cohesion. 3.3. Devolve responsibility and accountability to group members, where appropriate to the activity context, program aims and group members' abilities. 3.4. Implement effective conflict-resolution strategies where appropriate. 3.5. Demonstrate routine use of inclusive communication strategies. 3.6. Monitor the performance of group members using established review systems. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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
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, 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 interaction with and facilitation of a group of clients participating in a sport and recreation activity on multiple occasions 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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Guidance information for assessment |
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. 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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Group dynamics may include: |
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Barriers may include: |
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Group performance may include: |
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Collaborative approaches may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Cross Sector |
Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |