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

Theories of development in special needs clients

Different approaches to program planning and development

Criteria for selecting a specific programming approach

Assessment of key variables to guide decisionmaking about programming approach

Respect for different expectations of client significant others and support staff

Detailed knowledge of facilitating a variety of leisure and health activities

Uptodate information and a range of sources of information is assessed as resources for program development

Relevant quality improvement and accreditation system principles

Inclusion nondiscriminatory practices and associated legislation

Knowledge of development build on strengths of individual

Issues such as integration segregation and contemporary approaches relating to client groups with a range of special needs including physical emotional cognitive sensory communication psychiatric and disadvantage

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Identify and assess the specific requirements of special needs clients in leisure and health programs

Promote the role of leisure and health programs

Plan required resources

Follow a leisure and health plan

Create an environment which fosters participation

Manage and develop strategies to meet the requirements of special needs clients

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

Outline a personal philosophy about the use of leisure and health programs to promote special needs clients well being social justice and equity

Demonstrate application of skills in

observation

communication skills

consultative process

identification of local community resources

occupational health and safety OHS principles and practices

cultural awareness

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

This unit may be assessed on the job or through simulation and should reflect the diversity of settings within which leisure and health work takes place

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

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

Related units

This unit should be assessed after or in conjunction with related units

CHCDISA Work effectively with people with disabilities

CHCDIS301A Work effectively with people with disabilities

CHCACA Work effectively with older people

CHCAC318A Work effectively with older people

Special needs clients may include:

Logistic requirements include:

Special requirements may include:

Stakeholders / significant others may include: