List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. Develop the innovation concept | 1.1 Clarify and confirm the need for innovation and needs of users. 1.2 Design the innovation to meet user needs. 1.3 Determine organisational policies and procedures for the innovation. |
2. Plan the innovation | 2.1 Prepare a project plan documenting project stages, tasks, milestones and resources required to develop and implement the innovation. 2.2 Evaluate project barriers and develop a risk management strategy. 2.3 Establish criteria for evaluating project outcomes and deliverables. |
3. Validate the innovation | 3.1 Establish conditions and requirements for innovation trial. 3.2 Provide innovation specifications and implementation support. 3.3 Coordinate the innovation trial. 3.4 Analyse and report feedback to appropriate personnel. 3.5 Analyse validation feedback and coordinate required changes. |
4. Implement the innovation | 4.1 Determine logistics for implementing the innovation. 4.2 Implement innovation and monitor progress. 4.3 Recommend changes as required to achieve quality standards. 4.4 Manage and review the implementation process and provide reports to appropriate personnel. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must be able to provide evidence that they can:
For a given forest and wood products industry organisation within any sector, manage one project to develop, plan, validate and implement an innovation for the improvement of individual, team and/or organisational performance. The innovation “need†may be supplied to the candidate or self-identified.
For that project, develop a comprehensive project plan.
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
Innovation requirements, including:
objectives
design deliverables
quality standards.
Methods used to trial innovations, including any of the following:
focus group
pilot project
feasibility assessment
Key components of project management, including:
planning
risk management strategies
implementation and monitoring
review of outcomes.
The following resources must be made available:
Computers, keyboards, printers, software and other resources used to prepare budgets, document and record policies and project plans
Documents, spreadsheets and proformas commonly used to develop, plan, validate and implement an innovation, such as:
worksheets
recording and data collection sheets
policies and procedures.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must:
Hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and
be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.