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

Meaning of terms such as

sociology society social structure socioeconomic status

culture gender transcultural

institutions power

The leisure and health workers fit in the health system

Australian health system and its impact on different groups including

older people

Aboriginal Australians

Different individualgroup approaches to leisure and how this is influenced by society

Different approaches to leisure through the life span

Different models of disability and the impact on service provision for people with disabilities

The experience of disability

Factors that have had an impact on individual leisure eg

legislation governing access for people with disabilities

economic effect of drought

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Describe how own work context fits into the Australian health system eg provision of funding accreditation and registration requirements private versus public sector etc

Apply knowledge of ways specific groups in Australia approach leisure and how these approaches are shaped by the society in which they live

Apply knowledge of ways different models of disability impact on provision of services to people with a disability

Analyse the experience of disability and how and why this experience varies for different groups in our society

Identify factors in Australian society over recent years which have impacted on individual leisure involvement in both positive and negative ways including legislation governing disabled access and economic effects of drought

Apply knowledge of the social context of health and leisure to the development of leisure activity programs

Apply knowledge of the sociological perspective of disability to the development of leisure activity 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

Consistency in performance should consider the range of clients and situations encountered in the workplace

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 may be assessed through a range of assessment activities that include workplace tasks

Assessment should reflect the diversity of settings within which leisure and health work takes place and the range of client groups with whom leisure and health professionals work

Resources required include access to relevant workplace or simulated setting

Method of assessment

In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations projects previous relevant experience or oral questioning on What if scenarios

Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures oral andor written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

Where performance is not directly observed andor is required to be demonstrated over a period of time andor in a number of locations any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues supervisors clients or other appropriate persons

Sociological concepts may include but are not limited to:

Social context of health may include but is not limited to:

Specific groups may include but are not limited to:

Social context of leisure may include but is not limited to:

Impacts of sociological factors on people with a disability may include but are not limited to: