Pre-requisites

None.

Co-requisites

None.

Competencies covered

Competency: CHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activities

Element: Address resourcing issues for group activities

Plan group activities, including consideration of: - the purposes, defined according to the identified needs of the client group - the human, financial and physical resources required
Where required resources are not immediately and readily available, make appropriate submissions to potential sources of assistance and resources
Ensure formal submissions meet requirements of funding guidelines and organisation principles and practice

Element: Coordinate a group planning process

Negotiate the purpose of group activities with the group in a manner that gives sufficient time and space for individuals to articulate their ideas and wishes and create opportunity for input to ownership of group processes
Translate purpose of proposed group activity into a set of aims and objectives
Analyse potential impact on group operation of the values and beliefs of both worker and client and clarify with those involved in planning and implementing group activities
Deal with contributions and suggestions to group planning processes so as to promote continued participation
Design group strategies that promote effective group operation and take into account specific characteristics of clients who will participate in the activity or program

Element: Manage group processes including responding to conflict

Promote opportunities for open dialogue and active listening between group members
Encourage and model sensitivity to participants, regardless of their gender, culture, ethnicity, subculture, sexuality and ability
When conflict threatens or arises: - implement strategies to prevent it within own role, power and capacity - identify and reinforce the outcomes of positive conflict - clarify and confirm relevant principles and practices of conflict resolution and seek agreement to implement them - encourage acknowledgment of respective rights and responsibilities and perceptions of all participants within the conflict situation
Offer opportunity to all participants for debriefing, support, mediation, consultation and facilitation throughout conflict resolution processes

Element: Evaluate group activities

Ensure aims and objectives of the group activity provide the basis for evaluation and feedback
Seek feedback from all group participants on leadership style, group process, achievement of objectives, other achievements and areas for development
Document evaluation data according to organisation procedures and distribute to relevant people

Unit Description

The unit is designed to allow a student to gain experience within a group and to provide leadership to this group. A wide range of formal and informal group settings are possible and the student is encouraged to seek a placement which provides a suitable context for them to grow in ministry experience, utilise their gifting and talents, engage in a range of community activities, and be adequately supervised and mentored in their task.

After deciding upon a suitable ministry option the student shall submit a proposal to the Unit Co-ordinator. Once approved (with revisions if deemed necessary) a formal placement agreement is concluded between the student and their supervisor. The student shall then complete the placement while adhering to the terms of the placement, the organisational guidelines for ministry and any regulatory issues. The student shall maintain a journal throughout the placement where ongoing reflection will be required. The student shall also attend placement training as indicated in the schedule below.

At the conclusion of the unit, the student shall conduct an evaluation of their ministry placement in conjunction with their supervisor. Their supervisor shall then submit a confidential Feedback report.


Unit offerings

Face to face: (Demand based)

Please note

The Unit Offerings listed above are a guide only and the timetable for any year is the final authority. The College may vary offerings based on demand, regulatory requirements, continual improvement processes or other conditions.

This unit may be available in different modes of delivery i.e. online and face-to-face as listed above. The unit content will not differ between these modes of delivery. There will possibly be a difference in the schedule and/or the prescribed assessment tasks, however both will cover and assess the same content.