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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Contribute to the development of educational and information strategies.
  2. Plan and conduct educational programs.
  3. Evaluate educational programs.
  4. Maintain records of public educational programs.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication and interpersonal skills to

present educational programs to diverse audiences

interact with clients from a range of backgrounds

problemsolving skills to

plan educational programs and strategies to meet a variety of user needs

work within budgetary constraints

planning and organising skills to source and coordinate resources and equipment necessary to present educational programs

selfmanagement skills to review and reflect on own work performance in planning and conducting educational programs

Required knowledge

organisation policies and procedures to enable the production and storage of documentation and educational material

potential problem areas and issues in relation to resource use to enable educational programs to target these areas

types of educational material and presentation techniques to enable information on resource use to be conveyed effectively

use of relevant audiovisual and multimedia equipment to enable clear presentations

formal and informal evaluation techniques to enable improvements to be made in educational programs

budgeting for educational programs and resources

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

deliver educational programs to target user groups that encourage audience participation and interaction

evaluate educational programs to identify improvements and develop contingency plans

maintain and update records of information and programs

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

delivery of multiple educational programs relevant to the individuals current or intended work environment that are of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a range of real or simulated target user groups

information relating to public safety issues

presentation equipment

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of interacting with a range of participants including conveying information that educates the public on the safe use of recreation resources

observation of dealing with contingencies such as inappropriate behaviour of participants or inappropriate use of equipment

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of public safety issues regarding sport and recreation resources

observation of the use of participant feedback to review programs

thirdparty reports from supervisor detailing work performance

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

User groups may include:

regular or occasional users

spectators

different age groups

different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Equipment may include:

data projectors

computer technology

television, video or film

mobile technology

photographs

multimedia applications

signs and posters

props

interactive.

Resources may include:

facilities

venue

grounds

natural environment or resources.

Promote may include:

handouts

noticeboards

bulletins

email

social media

word of mouth.