Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and conduct a range of non-instructional sport and recreation programs in a variety of contexts for a diversity of needs and situations. The unit focuses on the application of planning skills to develop a program to safely conduct and supervise a sport and recreation program for participants that takes into account participant needs and resource requirements. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to those working autonomously in a sport, recreation or fitness environment. This may include program staff working in a variety of after-school activities in a range of locations or working with a range of participants in aquatic programs, sport programs or recreation leisure centres, including gyms. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify participant needs and expectations. |
1.1. Clarify the preferences , needs and expectations of participants . 1.2. Identify special requirements according to participant needs. 1.3. Advise participants of any reasons why they should not participate in a given program. 1.4. Recommend participants seek external assistance where appropriate. |
2. Plan a sport and recreation program. |
2.1. Identify a range of information sources and gather relevant information to plan a program of recreation sessions according to organisational policies and procedures . 2.2. Identify equipment and resources appropriate for the program. 2.3. Design and document a program plan to meet the identified needs and abilities of participants according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 2.4. Seek agreement on the program plan from staff, participants and organisations where relevant. |
3. Coordinate and allocate program resources. |
3.1. Obtain budget allocation from responsible persons . 3.2. Identify and organise a venue appropriate for the program, and participants' needs and abilities. 3.3. Identify and confirm availability of appropriate resources and equipment with appropriate staff, support personnel , organisations and participants. 3.4. Confirm arrangements to support the planned sequence and safety of the program. 3.5. Organise and brief support personnel according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. |
4. Prepare for the program. |
4.1. Advise participants on physical resource requirements for the program. 4.2. Remove required equipment from store, check for damage or deterioration, and report where appropriate to the responsible person. 4.3. Issue equipment and provide assistance with fitting where necessary. 4.4. Set up equipment according to approved procedures and instructions. 4.5. Modify or condition equipment for use by different participant groups according to organisational policies and procedures. |
5. Conduct the program. |
5.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information in a manner suitable to participants. 5.2. Observe and assess participants' progress against program aims. 5.3. Seek feedback from participants regarding their progress during the program and modify as required. 5.4. Monitor participant numbers to ensure they remain within limits that are safe and allow all participants to benefit from the program. 5.5. Identify risks to participant safety and take action to minimise according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 5.6. Monitor venue, resources and equipment to ensure they continue to be available and modify program as required. |
6. Conclude the program. |
6.1. Conclude the program at a pace appropriate to participants, their level of involvement, and duration of the program. 6.2. Inform participants of follow-up programs. |
7. Evaluate the program. |
7.1. Seek and acknowledge feedback from relevant stakeholders involved in the program. 7.2. Evaluate all relevant components of the program according to evaluation criteria and record outcomes. 7.3. Identify potential areas of improvement of future programs. 7.4. Review own performance and identify potential improvements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure planning and conduct of multiple sport and recreation sessions that are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance. Assessment must also ensure access to:
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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:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Preferences , needs and expectations may include: |
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Participants may include: |
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Information sources may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Resources may include: |
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Program plan may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Responsible persons may include: |
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Support personnel may include: |
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Risks may include: |
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Relevant stakeholders may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Cross-Sector |
Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |