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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Collect information to plan activities
  2. Produce a plan for a program of recreation sessions
  3. Coordinate and allocate program resources

Evidence Required

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 sufficient knowledge of the factors influencing the planning of a recreation program for participants using a particular facility or location

Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all relevant categories within the Range Statements that are applicable in the learners work environment

In particular assessment must confirm the ability to plan a program of individual sessions to suit

Different participant needs

different program aims

a minimum of three different types of participant groups

different program contexts from the range of variables statements

Interdependent assessment of units

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

SRXCAIB Provide equipment for activities

SRXCAI003B Provide equipment for activities

SRXCAIB Plan a session or program for participants

SRXCAI004B Plan a session or program for participants

SRXCAIB Conduct a sport and recreation session for participants

SRXCAI005B Conduct a sport and recreation session for participants

BSBCMNA Develop work priorities

BSBCMN402A Develop work priorities

SRXRIKA Undertake risk analysis of activities

SRXRIK001A Undertake risk analysis of activities

This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following units

activityspecific competencies in the area of fitness community recreation sport or outdoor recreation where relevant

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

SRXCAIB Conduct a sport and recreation program

SRXCAI007B Conduct a sport and recreation program

Required knowledge and skills

Required knowledge

Sources of information necessary to effectively organise an identified sport and recreation program

Legislation relevant to ensure compliance with confidentiality requirements of participants participating in a sport and recreation program

Knowledge of group dynamics and factors affecting group and individual needs in order to effectively organise a sport and recreation program

Reasons for client participation in a recreation program in order to ensure appropriate sport and recreation programs are organised

Health and other reasons affecting ability to participate in a session or a recreation program

Organisations policies and procedures in regard to organising sport and recreation programs

Policies procedures and requirements specific to the venuefacility in order to ensure appropriate sport and recreation programs are organised

Risk analysis processes in order to ensure all possible risks associated with an organised sport and recreation program have been identified and appropriate action taken to ensure safety of participants and staff

Activityspecific knowledge of the sport and recreation program organised

Required skills

Activityspecific skills of the sport and recreation program organised

Organisational skills in order to effectively plan a sport and recreation program including all relevant details necessary to ensure smooth and efficient operation

Research skills to determine participant needs and organise a sport and recreation program that will suit these needs

Resource implications

Physical resources assessment of this competency requires access to

participants equipment and a facilityvenue for the conduct of recreation programs

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 organisation of programs within a recreation sector

Context for assessment

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

This unit of competency 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 participants 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 Collecting a range of information arranging resources for the program arranging financial resources where relevant

Communicating ideas and information Confirming arrangements and resources seeking contribution from others to the plan

Planning and organising activities Producing a plan coordinating resources

Working with teams and others Liaising with assisting personnel

Using mathematical ideas and techniques Checking and modifying equipment

Solving problems Resolving conflict when it arises

Using technology Not applicable

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


Range Statement

Range Statements

The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency

CATEGORIES

Assisting personnel

[all categories]

teachers

carers

assistant staff

parents

Equipment

[all categories]

safety requirements, eg, first aid kit and protective clothing

session - specific client requirements

session - specific group requirements

equipment required by the session organiser

Information

[all categories]

needs and expectations of organisation

needs and expectations of participants

numbers, ages and gender of participants

previous experience and developmental stage of participants

available time

special requirements

staff, physical and financial resources

cultural and political influences

Participants

[all categories]

experienced or inexperienced

adults or children

school or youth groups

variety of ethnic groups

participantswith special needs

tourists

club members

general public

Participant needs

[all categories]

physical

emotional

psychological

individual

group

individuals within group

Physical resources

[all categories]

food

water

clothing

personal equipment

safety equipment

sun protection

personal first aid requirements

medication

Program of recreation sessions

[all categories]

a sequence of tasks, games, activities or exercises in which the extent of instruction is minimal and covers only that which is required to allow the participant to participate safely and effectively

a sequenced program of individual sessions running sequentially or simultaneously, for individuals or groups

does not include drills, tasks and activities with the aim of physical skill enhancement in order to perform competitively or independently

Program plan

[all categories]

aim

date and time

physical, human and financial resources

sessions, stages or structure

logistics

information requirements

Resources

[all categories]

physical

human

financial

transport and related logistical requirements

Special requirements

[all categories]

age

medical condition

physical condition

ethnic origin

gender

Variety of contexts

[all categories]

different sites, locations or facilities used

working independently

different conditions in which the program sessions are conducted. That is, different

types of group

participantaims

session aims

sequences of individual sessions

Venue

[all categories]

outdoor activity site/location

indoor facility