Pre-requisites

None.

Co-requisites

None.

Competencies covered

Competency: CHCCDE004 Implement participation and engagement strategies
Element: 1. Define the priorities of specific communities or groups	1.1 Identify and document the details of individual and group priorities of the specific community through appropriate research and stakeholder participation
	1.2 Identify, by appropriate research and stakeholder participation, preferred means of communicating with individuals and groups from specific communities
Element: 2. Undertake relevant work in the context of specific communities or groups	2.1 Use the values, priorities and structures within specific communities to define the ways of working
	2.2 Evaluate relevant community structures and utilise to maximise outcomes for individuals and groups
	2.3 Ensure work within communities is consistent with defined job role and agreed protocols
	2.4 Utilise interpersonal skills which are consistent with community practices and standards
Element: 3. Evaluate work undertaken within specific communities	3.1 Undertake appropriate evaluation of work through participation of relevant community stakeholders
	3.2 Monitor work within communities to ensure reflection of relevant values and structures
	3.3 Undertake evaluation in a manner that ensures responsiveness to community prioritises

Unit Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with individuals or groups in specific communities and support their engagement in making decisions that affects their lives.

This unit applies to workers in both health and community sectors and/or a community development work context. Workers at this level will be part of a professional team and under the guidance of a supervisor.

Topics

Social, political, cultural and historical issues that affect or are relevant to specific communities and groups.
Models of society.
Understanding socialisation theory.
Specific information relating to a client community group.
Researching individual and group issues in a specific community.
Engaging effectively with a range of individuals from a specific community group.
Obtaining community acceptance after engagement.

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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.