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

Issuesconcerns expressed by young people in the community or engaged with the service

Attitudes and interest of all stakeholders and the impact these may have on the outcomes of collective action projects

Work role as it applies to supporting young peoples collective action

Power imbalances in the professional relationship

Relevant policies and procedures of the organisation including values and ideologies and how this impacts on the collective action

Ethical responsibilities when working with young people to take collective action

Models and tools of advocacy community development self help youth participation and peer education

Theories of interpersonal communication dispute resolutions and principles of negotiation

Principles and theories of group work and structured and unstructured groups

Documentation processes and evaluation methods

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Enable youth participation

Implement community development initiatives

Undertake social analysis

Actively engage young people using communication skills appropriate to specific youth context and culture

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

Apply skills in

awareness raising with young people

skills building with young people

community change

Measure outcomes in community development work particularly process based outcomes

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 of competence must be assessed in the workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions

Consistency in performance should consider the complexity of work in which workers are expected to participate

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

Resource requirements for assessment include access to

an appropriate workplace or an environment capable of accurately simulating the workplace for assessment purposes

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

Community includes:

Young people's issues may include:

Structured or unstructured opportunities refer to:

Young people include:

Group processes may include:

Community development models, frameworks and practice methods include:

Community development in youth work includes: