Develop leisure and health programs for clients with special needs

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCRH503A, 'Develop leisure and health programs for clients with special needs'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Develop leisure and health programs for clients with special needs' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify and assess the specific requirements of special needs clients in leisure and health programs

1.1 Actively involve client with a special need, significant others and support staff and encourage them to participate in the assessment process

1.2 Identify all relevant information on the persons special needs and his/her personal requirements and record according to organisation procedures

2. Promote the role of leisure and health programs in enhancing the well being of special needs client/s

2.1 Promote benefits of leisure and health programs to stakeholders, target groups and within the organisation to maximise client well being

2.2 Implement appropriate evaluation and monitoring processes to ensure ongoing client benefits

3. Plan required resources

3.1 Identify the appropriateness of facilities

3.2 Identify and gather or modify materials and equipment that are appropriate for the individual according to the plan

3.3 Identify specialist resources according to the plan and request as needed

3.4 Plan and utilise additional resources according to available finances

4. Create an environment which fosters participation of special needs client/s in leisure and health program

4.1 Develop program in consultation with all involved to meet the desired outcomes and goals identified in client needs assessment

4.2 Review current program to identify its appropriateness for the individual

4.3 Gather detailed information to identify individual's needs

4.4 Develop strategies for ongoing communication and review with all those involved

5. Manage and develop strategies to meet the requirements of special needs client/s participating in leisure and health programs

5.1 Demonstrate innovative approach to ways to meet the requirements of special needs clients

5.1 Show empathic attitude to specific requirements of special needs clients

5.2 Support leisure and health programs in a manner that supports the person's strengths and interests

5.3 Support leisure and health programs in a manner that supports duty of care and legislative requirements

5.4 Support leisure and health programs according to risk management plan

5.5 Support active integration of special needs clients into the community and community activities through provision of special requirements where possible


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCRH503A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC50508 - Diploma of Leisure and Health
  • CHC41208 - Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside school hours care)