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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Develop environmental health education, promotion and awareness strategies
   • Goals and objectives for health education, promotion and awareness are established in accordance with council requirements.
   • Information to assist in needs analysis is identified, researched and collated.
   • Health surveys that identify community health needs are developed.
   • Existing services and strategies are reviewed and evaluated to ensure relevance.
   • Community networks are established and maintained to ensure broad exposure to local development needs.
2. Implement environmental health education, promotion and awareness strategies
   • Appropriate health education, promotion and awareness programs are developed based on community development needs and in accordance with council policy.
   • Programs are implemented using appropriate educational, promotional and awareness activities and responding to state legislative requirements .
   • Health education, promotional and awareness programs are monitored and evaluated in conjunction with the community to assess performance in relation to goals and objectives of the program.
3. Undertake marketing programs
   • The opportunity for a marketing program is identified from the market place.
   • The viability of a program is assessed by internal and external consultation .
   • Reports are prepared for management and council with recommendations and supporting information.
   • The program is implemented and monitored to ensure objectives are met within budget, resource and time limitations.
   • The program is reviewed and assessed using consumer response and internal audits.

Required Skills

Not applicable

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide describes the underpinning knowledge and skills that must be demonstrated to prove competence It provides essential advice for assessment of the unit of competency and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines of the relevant Training Package

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated For example knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Goals and objectives of programs are achieved

Context of assessment

On the job or in a simulated work environment

Relationship to other units

prerequisite or corequisite units

To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completing workplace documentation

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Competency must be demonstrated in all Elements across a range of variables relevant to councils size location and strategic plan

Required knowledge

council structure services and relevant policies

health services

health education policy

understanding of technical health issues such as infectious diseases

Required skills

promotional strategies

program planning

consultation with public

presentations to public

budget management

Resource implications

Access to a workplace or simulated case studies that provide relevant equipment and materials such as

videotapes

pamphlets

health legislation

council policies and procedures

The Evidence Guide describes the underpinning knowledge and skills that must be demonstrated to prove competence It provides essential advice for assessment of the unit of competency and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines of the relevant Training Package

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated For example knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Goals and objectives of programs are achieved

Context of assessment

On the job or in a simulated work environment

Relationship to other units

prerequisite or corequisite units

To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completing workplace documentation

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Competency must be demonstrated in all Elements across a range of variables relevant to councils size location and strategic plan

Required knowledge

council structure services and relevant policies

health services

health education policy

understanding of technical health issues such as infectious diseases

Required skills

promotional strategies

program planning

consultation with public

presentations to public

budget management

Resource implications

Access to a workplace or simulated case studies that provide relevant equipment and materials such as

videotapes

pamphlets

health legislation

council policies and procedures

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Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

The following variables may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the trainee, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. If bold italicised text is shown in Performance Criteria, details of the text are provided in the Range Statement.

Promotion and awareness programs may include:

immunisation

nutrition

smoking

sun smart

mosquito control

sexually transmitted diseases

council

public health plan

public health policy

personal skill development

community action strengthening

supportive environments

reorienting services

behavioural and environmental adaptation

community development.

Marketing collateral materials may include:

videotapes

slide tapes

hard copy

pamphlets

books

software

badges

ties

stickers

professional consultancy

online support.

Internal and external consultation may include:

staff

councillors

schools

police

experts

community

parents

funding organisations

regional groups

relevant agencies, including welfare agencies

hospitals

medical institutes

church groups

industry and professional expertise

government departments

marketing department and consultants

media developers.

Community health needs may include special requirements of:

ethnic or minority groups

demographic groups.

Council requirements may include:

council policies, procedures and guidelines

strategic, business and management plans

local ordinances, laws and by-laws

state legislation.

Legislative requirements may include:

federal

state or territory

local government.

Viability may include

profit or loss

break-even

community value.

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

The following variables may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the trainee, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. If bold italicised text is shown in Performance Criteria, details of the text are provided in the Range Statement.

Promotion and awareness programs may include:

immunisation

nutrition

smoking

sun smart

mosquito control

sexually transmitted diseases

council

public health plan

public health policy

personal skill development

community action strengthening

supportive environments

reorienting services

behavioural and environmental adaptation

community development.

Marketing collateral materials may include:

videotapes

slide tapes

hard copy

pamphlets

books

software

badges

ties

stickers

professional consultancy

online support.

Internal and external consultation may include:

staff

councillors

schools

police

experts

community

parents

funding organisations

regional groups

relevant agencies, including welfare agencies

hospitals

medical institutes

church groups

industry and professional expertise

government departments

marketing department and consultants

media developers.

Community health needs may include special requirements of:

ethnic or minority groups

demographic groups.

Council requirements may include:

council policies, procedures and guidelines

strategic, business and management plans

local ordinances, laws and by-laws

state legislation.

Legislative requirements may include:

federal

state or territory

local government.

Viability may include

profit or loss

break-even

community value.

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