This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Essential knowledge

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include knowledge of

Relevant legislation policies and standards that regulate education services delivery work health and safety WHS and antidiscrimination

Technical knowledge sufficient to distinguish between a technical problem and a content problem and to responds accordingly

Understanding of flexible learning methodologies and programs

Principles of Practice and their application to a flexible education environment

Understanding of issues that may be encountered by students with disabilities

Learner attitudes to flexible learning

Levels of support appropriate to a variety of learning situations

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Apply relevant WHS guidelines in the learning environment

Communicate effectively with all stakeholders

Use interpersonal skills to support students undertaking flexible learning

In addition the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include the ability to

Use language and literacy skills to effectively communicate with a diverse range of people

Apply high level organisation skills

Undertake observation and recordkeeping

Undertake effective student management

Support learning across a range of subject areas

Use technical skills required to support and manage diverse equipment needs of flexible learning programs

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace setting under the normal range of workplace conditions

Assessment must demonstrate consistency of application of skills and knowledge described in this unit of competency

Access and equity considerations

All workers in community services should be aware of access equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit can be assessed independently however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged

Resources required for assessment include access to relevant workplace or simulated realistic workplace setting where assessment may take place

Method of assessment

Assessment may include observation questioning and evidence gathered from a workplace environment

Flexible learning programs may include:

Flexible delivery policy and procedures may include

Resources may include:

Technical requirements may include:

Technical support needs and mechanisms may include:

Flexible learning protocols may include:

Principles of practice are:

Technical and personal support may include:

Interventions may include:

Relevant personnel may include: