8.1  Introduction

This unit of competency involves planning placement centre activities, coordinating placement centre activities, coordinating rehabilitation programs, maintaining placement centre networks and managing placement centre records.

The critical aspects of competency to be covered include; assessment and determination of suitability of placement centre, identification and prioritization of placement centre activities, development of placement centre implementation plan, preparation and efficient utilization of placement centre budget, conducting staff training and assignment of duties and responsibilities, monitoring and evaluation of centre placement program work plans, preparation and sharing of placement centre progress reports, designing and carrying out re-integration plans as per standard procedures, development and maintenance of placement centre networks and records. The basic resources required for this particular unit are functional placement centre, stationery and standard manuals.

The unit of competency covers five learning outcomes. Each of the learning outcome presents; learning activities that covers performance criteria statements, thus creating trainee’s an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the occupational standards and content in curriculum. Information sheet provides; definition of key terms, content and illustration to guide in training. The competency may be assessed through written test, demonstration, practical assignment, interview/oral questioning and case study. Self assessment is provided at the end of each learning outcome. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended.