The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm the ability integrated demonstration of all elements of competency and their performance criteria in particular the ability to

determine the range of safe and suitable physical activities and exercises for older persons both frail and moderately active

instruct older persons in the correct techniqueguidelines for undertaking physical activities and improving functional ability

confirm prior screening of older persons prior to participation in a recreation program

provide older persons with appropriate advice on recreation issues within the confines of the progra

Interdependent assessment of units

This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following units

SRCCROB Operate in accordance with accepted instructional practices styles and legal and ethical responsibilities

SRCCRO007B Operate in accordance with accepted instructional practices, styles and legal and ethical responsibilities

This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following units

Nil

For the purpose of integrated assessment this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following units

Nil

Required knowledge and skills

Required knowledge

Ageing process and the limitations and abilities of older persons

Awareness of screening of older persons for entry into recreation programs

Precautions for older persons in recreation programs

Stretching and mobility exercises and activities for older persons

Strengthening exercises and activities for older persons

Posture back care and coordination exercises and activities for older persons

Chair based floor work and balance exercises and activities for older persons

Occupational health and safety legislation relevant to the provision of recreation services

Use of music in activity programs

Special needs conditions and considerations of older persons

Required skills

Monitoring of physical activity within the confines of the recreation program

Organisational skills to coordinate resources necessary to conduct a recreation program

Communication skills to provide instructions to facilitate the participation of older persons in recreation programs

Selection and instruction of an appropriate range of activities and exercises for older persons

Modifying activities for risk minimisation to older persons participating in recreation programs

Resource implications

Physical resources assessment of this competency requires access to

a real or simulated work environment

appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

older persons to conduct a recreation program

Human resources assessment of this competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines That is assessors or persons within the assessment team must

be competent in this unit

be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area

have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework AQTF as specified in Standard of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations

Consistency in performance

Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to the work environment

Context for assessment

This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of community recreation in Australia For valid and reliable assessment the community recreation activity should closely replicate the work environment The environment should be safe with the hazards circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a real workplace

This unit of competence should be assessed through the observation of processes and procedures oral andor written questioning on required 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

KEY COMPETENCIES

Collect AnalyseampOrganise Information

Communicate IdeasampInformation

PlanampOrganise Activities

Work with Othersampin Teams

Use Mathematical IdeasampTechniques

Solve Problems

Use Technology

These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices

The three levels of performance and denote the level of competency required to perform the task

Use routine approaches

Select from routine approaches

Establish new approaches

Collecting analysing and organising information

Communicating ideas and information

Planning and organising activities

Working with teams and others

Using mathematical ideas and techniques

Solving problems

Using technology

Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies

Communication strategies

Emotional well-being

Feedback

Older persons

Program

Range of activities

Resources

Session

Status

Work environment