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

Dynamics of groups

Different styles of group leadership and decision

Effective communication strategies

Organisations policies principles and procedures

Organisations and community resources

Relevant models such as stages of group development and stages of change

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Support group activities for formal and informal groups

Participate in a variety of the group activity types identified in the Range Statement

Provide support for an appropriate target group defined by factors as listed in the Range Statement

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

Demonstrate application of skills in

conflict management

developing and maintaining positive relationships

effective group management

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 best assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace under the normal of range conditions

Assessment may be conducted on one or more occasions but must enable assessment in a variety of settings with a range of both formal and informal groups

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 of this unit include access to

an appropriate workplace where assessment can take place

simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment

Method of assessment

Assessment may include observations questioning or evidence gathered from the workplace eg testimonials from group members portfolios

Assessment may include observations, questioning or evidence gathered from the workplace
e.g. testimonials from group members, portfolios

Group activities may be:

Group activities may relate to:

Communication with young people may include:

Ensure formal submissions meet requirements may refer to:

Support will include:

Resources will include: