Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit has been developed for the Community Recreation, Fitness, Outdoor Recreation and Sport Industry Training Packages.
This unit covers the knowledge and skills to undertake research to determine supply and demand for open space in order to develop an action plan.
This unit has been developed for the Community Recreation, Fitness, Outdoor Recreation and Sport Industry Training Packages.
This unit covers the knowledge and skills to undertake research to determine supply and demand for open space in order to develop an action plan.
Application of the Unit
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements and Performance Criteria |
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Performance Criteria |
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1 |
Determine methodology for open space planning |
1.1 |
Perform a feasibility study to determine if open space planning is required |
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1.2 |
Establish goals, objectives, outcomes and evaluation procedures |
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1.3 |
Take the financial and human resource requirements and constraints into account in determining the appropriate techniques |
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1.4 |
Consider alternative research and data collection techniques |
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1.5 |
Select technique consistent with achieving stated objectives |
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1.6 |
Determine a work plan and gain necessary approval |
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2 |
Conduct research |
2.1 |
Gather relevant information from within organisation, from community consultation, legislative context , relevant government agencies and other bodies |
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2.2 |
Analyse and document information gathered |
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2.3 |
Review methodology in light of the research and amended as required |
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3 |
Assess supply of open space |
3.1 |
Identification of existing open space and develop classification system |
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3.2 |
Establish criteria for evaluating the supply of open space and use to evaluate adequacy of supply |
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3.3 |
Assess requirements for upgrading and/or improving current open space and document, taking into account geographical, environmental and location factors |
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4 |
Assess demand for open space |
4.1 |
Develop demographic profile of the area and identify geographical and locational issues |
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4.2 |
Determine usage patterns and identify target groups in consultation with user groups |
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4.3 |
Determine satisfaction levels of community and stakeholders in relation to open space areas |
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4.4 |
Analyse information gathered and identify demand |
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5 |
Assess current expenditure |
5.1 |
Identify current and previous expenditure patterns and assess for effectiveness and appropriateness |
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5.2 |
Identify resources available from other sources |
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6 |
Develop and evaluate options |
6.1 |
Establish criteria for analysing the data gathered |
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6.2 |
Assess the adequacy of the supply of open space in relation to perceived and latent demand, and identify shortfalls and surplus in consultation with stakeholders |
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6.3 |
Develop alternative options and evaluate on the basis of established criteria |
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6.4 |
Determine preferred options |
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Develop policy and action plan |
7.1 |
Establish objectives for open space action plan in consultation with stakeholders |
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7.2 |
Develop policies |
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7.3 |
Develop action plans |
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7.4 |
Develop schedule of works including priorities, costs and timeframes |
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7.5 |
Suggest recommendations to organisation |
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7.6 |
Monitor plan by stakeholders and the community and effectiveness and evaluate relevance to current situation |
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Required Skills and Knowledge
Not applicable.
Evidence Guide
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Evidence Guide The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements |
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Critical aspects of evidence to be considered |
Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of research and planning techniques to determine open space supply and demand relevant to a sport or recreation industry sector (sport, outdoor recreation, community recreation or fitness) and to develop an action plan Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all categories for determining the supply and demand for open space from the Range Statements that are applicable in the learner's environment Assessment must confirm the ability to apply this knowledge and appropriate techniques to conduct a feasibility study to determine requirement for open space planning conduct research to assess supply of and demand for open space correctly analyse data against valid criteria develop a policy and action plan suitable for implementation establish procedures to monitor effectiveness of plan |
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Interdependent assessment of units |
This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s) Nil This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s) Nil For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s) Nil |
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Required knowledge and skills |
Required knowledge Organisation policy and procedures Methodology to conduct feasibility studies Organisation goals and objectives Organisation strategic plan Open space management policy and procedures Sources of information and resources Required skills Research skills to conduct studies, gather information Mathematical skills to statistically evaluate data Planning and analytical skills to set criteria Time management to prioritise work and set time frames Communication and consultation skills to liaise with stakeholders |
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Resource implications |
Physical resources - assessment of this unit of competency requires access to a regional open space associated resources and information on the location Human resources - Assessment of this unit of competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines. That is, assessors (or persons within the assessment team) must be competent in this unit but preferably be competent in the unit at the level above be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) as specified in Standard 7.3 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations |
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Consistency in performance |
Due to issues such as variations in contextual issues, this unit of competency must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to the learner's work environment |
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Context for assessment |
This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of a real open space supply and demand study for a sport or recreation industry sector. The environment should be safe with the hazards, circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a real workplace Assessment of this unit of competency will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a "period of time" and/or in a "number of locations", any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons |
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KEY COMPETENCIES |
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Collect, Analyse&Organise Information |
Communicate Ideas&Information |
Plan&Organise Activities |
Work with Others&in Teams |
Use Mathematical Ideas&Techniques |
Solve Problems |
Use Technology |
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2 |
1 |
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These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices. The three levels of performance (1, 2 and 3) denote the level of competency required to perform the task: Use routine approaches Select from routine approaches Establish new approaches Collecting , analysing and organising information - Using qualitative and quantitative research techniques to collect and analyse a broad range of economic and social issues in relation to open space Communicating ideas and information - Communicating and liaising with stakeholders to collect information and share information Planning and organising activities - Planning and conducting research activities Working with teams and others - Collaboratively working with others to develop an action plan Using mathematical ideas and techniques - Using relevant statistical techniques in research activities Solving problems - Identifying constraints and/or barriers to assessing an open space and providing contingency plans Using technology - Using relevant computer software for research Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies. |
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Range Statement
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Range Statements The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency |
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RANGE STATEMENT |
CATEGORIES |
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Criteria for evaluating the supply of open space |
[all categories] access distribution suitability quality and characteristics usage current potential |
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Evaluation procedures |
[all categories] procedures may include community consultation interdepartmental meetings |
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Identification of existing open space |
[all categories] inventory property register |
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Information |
[all categories] supply demand current expenditure |
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Legislative context |
[all categories] State/Territory statutory requirements local laws, by - laws, ordinances and policy |
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Locational issues |
[all categories] factors that impact on location may include transport routes distance between areas topography isolated communities, eg, freeways ecology |
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Open space |
[all categories] types of open space, including open and closed space facilities car parks natural elements, eg, water courses greenfields area established area |
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Relevant information |
[all categories] sources of information, including organisation policies files planning studies political environment of organisations external bodies, eg, sporting bodies literature review legislative requirements other organisations documented summary/synopsis issues papers demographic profiles |
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Satisfaction levels |
[all categories] strategies to assess satisfaction levels, including surveys search conferences public meetings market research |
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Sources |
[all categories] relevant sources depending on sport or recreation sector, including grants schools service sporting clubs/associations corporate sponsors Section 94 contributions bequests community developer/organisation joint ventures community groups - churches |
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Stakeholders |
[all categories] identification of relevant stakeholders, including government bodies community groups participants other user groups |
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Work plan |
[all categories] objectives tasks timeframes budget consultation plan |
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
