Modification History
The release details of this endorsed unit of competency set are in the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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Reduction of repetition. No changes to competency outcome. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply environmental principles to the design and maintenance of resources and facilities to maintain their aesthetic value.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those who work as operations managers or program managers who are responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating sport, fitness and recreation programs and activities with a focus on management of resources.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
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. Determine the existing aesthetic value of the built environment. |
1.1. Identify design themes and zones within specific areas. 1.2. Prepare an inventory of aesthetic elements within the built environment. |
2. Review civic aesthetic value and amenity against community expectations. |
2.1. Undertake consultation to establish community expectations of aesthetic value of the built environment. 2.2. Determine the variation between community expectations and the current status of the built environment. 2.3. Determine community views on strategies to improve the built environment. 2.4. Determine potential options for improvement in the built environment according to relevant legislation. |
3. Develop strategies to improve civic aesthetics and amenity. |
3.1. Develop and prioritise strategies in response to stakeholde r consultations. 3.2. Assess the extent of congruence between the strategies and organisational objectives. 3.3. Identify and document the ongoing costs of improving the built environment against perceived benefits. 3.4. Assess the feasibility of applying strategies to the various locations. 3.5. Establish criteria to determine the effectiveness of strategies. |
4. Establish criteria to determine the effectiveness of strategies. |
4.1. Communicate the strategies for developing an improved built environment to the community and other relevant stakeholders. 4.2. Identify and allocate staff and organisational responsibilities. 4.3. Implement and monitor selected strategies. |
5. Review strategies. |
5.1. Collect and assess information to identify if strategies reinforce or improve the aesthetics of a built environment. 5.2. Determine the level of acceptance of the strategies within the community. 5.3. Analyse cost data to assess the cost of applying strategies against benefits obtained. 5.4. Use information obtained during monitoring and review to modify strategies where required. |
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 ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
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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Aesthetic elements may include: |
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Consultation may include: |
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Strategies may include: |
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Stakeholders may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Cross-Sector.
Co-requisite units
Competency Field
Resource Management.