SRCCRD007B Develop recreation programs

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SRCCRD007B Develop recreation programs

Modification History

Not applicable.

Unit Descriptor

This unit has been developed for the Community Recreation Industry Training Package and covers the skills and knowledge necessary for programming of recreation activities in a variety of community recreation settings.

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

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements and Performance Criteria
Element	Performance Criteria
1	Determine program parameters	1.1	Undertake research to establish client needs and identify target groups
1.2	Analyse organisation aims and objectives with regards to programming implications
1.3	Determine the composition and nature of the programs which will address the identified needs of both clients and the organisation
1.4	Undertake appropriate work to ascertain support, the capacity for a coordinated effort and factors which will affect provision of programs
1.5	Undertake research to identify key people, issues to be addressed, possible strategies and options for action
2	Develop a recreation program plan	2.1	Establish objectives and evaluation procedures
2.2	Undertake appropriate planning and liaison including developing draft plans in consultation with relevant people
2.3	Establish work plans and administration procedures
2.4	Identify resources necessary for the conduct of programs, determine a promotional plan/s and establish a budget
2.5	Determine recreation program content and design to meet industry standards and necessary approvals gained
2.6	Undertake risk audit
2.7	Take into account the cultural, linguistic and special needs of the target group/s
3	Implement the programs	3.1	Obtain and allocate necessary resources required for the conduct of recreation programs
3.2	Implement work plan, administration procedures and promotional strategy
3.3	Monitor, review and modify the recreation program or cancelled if necessary to meet new circumstances
3.4	Conduct the recreation program safely to meet stated outcomes and objectives
3.5	Follow occupational health and safety and the organisation's emergency procedures and industry standards
4	Evaluate the program	4.1	Actively seek feedback on the program
4.2	Assess the recreation program against its planned goals and objectives in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
4.3	Discuss outcomes of the evaluation of the recreation program with relevant people to determine future directions

Required Skills and Knowledge

Not applicable.

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

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered	Assessment must confirm the ability integrated demonstration of all elements of competency and their performance criteria, in particular the ability to determine the range of activities and events that the organisation could provide in response to client needs collaborate and consult with relevant people plan programs to meet identified client and organisation needs implement programs monitor, review and evaluate the progra
Interdependent assessment of units	This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s) SRCCRD003B Promote access, equity and diversity in community recreation 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
Required knowledge and skills	Required knowledge Organisation's objectives, policies and procedures Sources of information on client needs and expectations in order to effectively plan a recreation program for clients Resource availability within organisation for recreation programs Resources and support within the community for recreation programs Resource allocation policies within the organisation Insurance policy/arrangements Occupational health and safety legislation relevant to the provision of recreation services Organisation emergency policy and procedures Required skills Basic research skills to identify relevant community sources of information and resources Organisational skills to coordinate resources necessary for recreation initiative Communication skills in order to determine client needs Planning and coordination requirements of a range of activities and events Monitoring, reviewing and modifying programs

Resource implications	Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to a real or simulated work environment appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace a work environment in order to identify the need for, and plan and provide, a recreational program Human resources - assessment of this 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 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
Consistency in performance	Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to the work environment
Context for assessment	This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of community recreation in Australia. For valid and reliable assessment the community recreation activity should closely replicate the work environment. The environment should be safe, with the hazards, circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a real workplace This unit of competence should be assessed through the 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

KEY COMPETENCIES
Collect, Analyse&Organise Information	Communicate Ideas&Information	Plan&Organise Activities	Work with Others&in Teams	Use Mathematical Ideas&Techniques	Solve Problems	Use Technology
2	2	2	2	1	2	1
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 - Communicating ideas and information - Planning and organising activities - Working with teams and others - Using mathematical ideas and techniques - Solving problems - Using technology - Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies.

Range Statement

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

RANGE STATEMENT	CATEGORIES
Administration procedures	[all categories] registration receipting ticketing confirmation of bookings transport arrangements
Budget	[all categories] setting fees costing expenditure determining income allocating funds
Feedback	may be qualitative and quantitative evaluation forms asking people numbers surveys complaints reaction feedback from staff financial information
New circumstances	[all categories] numbers weather facility booking falling through equipment failure people not arriving, ie, clients or staff emergencies

Programs	incorporate a coordinated range of recreation, sport and cultural participation activities and events facility based educational holiday/vacation care groups with specific needs resort recreation organisation base
Relevant people	may include residents within a community businesses within or related to a community representatives from advocacy and special interest groups decision makers and community leaders individuals, groups and communities affected by issues or programs owners or managers of resources required supervisors representatives from grants/funding agencies representatives from government and non-government organisations representatives from peak bodies colleagues and collaborators
Resources	[all categories] staff equipment venues/facilities paperwork transport and logistical arrangements funds
Target group	[all categories] diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds age specific clients with specific requirements Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples regular clients new clients gender specific
Work environment	varies with respect to size of the organisation location organisational structure nature of the program/s provided availability of resources and technology

Work plan	[all categories] timeframes schedule of activities/events promotional plan/s roles and responsibilities of staff allocation of resources permits, approvals and/or permissio

Unit Sector(s)

Not applicable.