Assessor Resource

HLTPOP007
Contribute to population health project planning

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make a contribution to planning a population health project.

The contribution focuses on working from an existing project plan to develop the detail, such as a timetable for implementing strategies, evaluation and budget.

This unit applies to work in a public health context and workers at this level will work under supervision and within defined guidelines.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

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Evidence Required

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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan implementation of strategies

1.1 Identify existing plan and related goals and objectives

1.2 Identify project strategies from project plan

1.3 Identify tasks to be undertaken to implement strategies in consultation with relevant personnel

1.4 Timetable tasks to be undertaken to implement strategies in consultation with relevant personnel

1.5 Source resources required to implement strategy

1.6 Calculate cost of tasks to be undertaken

2. Plan implementation of evaluation tasks

2.1 Identify project evaluation measures from the project plan

2.2 Identify, in consultation with relevant personnel, tasks to be undertaken to collect data using the identified evaluation measures

2.3 Timetable, in consultation with relevant personnel, tasks to be undertaken to collect data using the identified evaluation measures

2.4 Source resources required to collect data using measures identified

2.5 Calculate cost of evaluation tasks to be undertaken

3. Present planning information

3.1 Select appropriate methods of presenting planning information on the basis of planner needs

3.2 Present information logically and include references to relevant data and sources to support assertions

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

consulted with relevant personnel to assist with determining the project plan activities and requirements of at least 2 existing population health project plans, including:

timetabling project and evaluation tasks

sourcing project and evaluation resources

calculating project and evaluation costs

presented outcomes to the project planner.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

legal and organisation requirements relating to identifying community health needs, including:

relevant international charters and declarations and documents

national, State/Territory and local health policies, goals, targets and priorities relevant to identifying health needs

social change and advocacy processes

scope of own role and responsibilities

equity issues in population health

evidence-based practice

theory and practice of population health, including health promotion, and health protection and prevention of communicable and non-communicable diseases

overview of the stages in population health project planning

planning models

sources of information, including:

literature from population health and related disciplines, such as published books, peer-reviewed papers and reports

literature outlining marketing and behaviour change strategies specific to the community

demographic data and information

socio-economic data and information

data and information from health research and health studies

expert informants

key representatives of the community

national, State/Territory and local health policy documents and implementation guidelines

overview of the stages in population health project planning and a broad understanding of project management techniques, including time and cost tracking methods.

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including population health project plans

modelling of standard industry operating conditions and contingencies.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan implementation of strategies

1.1 Identify existing plan and related goals and objectives

1.2 Identify project strategies from project plan

1.3 Identify tasks to be undertaken to implement strategies in consultation with relevant personnel

1.4 Timetable tasks to be undertaken to implement strategies in consultation with relevant personnel

1.5 Source resources required to implement strategy

1.6 Calculate cost of tasks to be undertaken

2. Plan implementation of evaluation tasks

2.1 Identify project evaluation measures from the project plan

2.2 Identify, in consultation with relevant personnel, tasks to be undertaken to collect data using the identified evaluation measures

2.3 Timetable, in consultation with relevant personnel, tasks to be undertaken to collect data using the identified evaluation measures

2.4 Source resources required to collect data using measures identified

2.5 Calculate cost of evaluation tasks to be undertaken

3. Present planning information

3.1 Select appropriate methods of presenting planning information on the basis of planner needs

3.2 Present information logically and include references to relevant data and sources to support assertions

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

consulted with relevant personnel to assist with determining the project plan activities and requirements of at least 2 existing population health project plans, including:

timetabling project and evaluation tasks

sourcing project and evaluation resources

calculating project and evaluation costs

presented outcomes to the project planner.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

legal and organisation requirements relating to identifying community health needs, including:

relevant international charters and declarations and documents

national, State/Territory and local health policies, goals, targets and priorities relevant to identifying health needs

social change and advocacy processes

scope of own role and responsibilities

equity issues in population health

evidence-based practice

theory and practice of population health, including health promotion, and health protection and prevention of communicable and non-communicable diseases

overview of the stages in population health project planning

planning models

sources of information, including:

literature from population health and related disciplines, such as published books, peer-reviewed papers and reports

literature outlining marketing and behaviour change strategies specific to the community

demographic data and information

socio-economic data and information

data and information from health research and health studies

expert informants

key representatives of the community

national, State/Territory and local health policy documents and implementation guidelines

overview of the stages in population health project planning and a broad understanding of project management techniques, including time and cost tracking methods.

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including population health project plans

modelling of standard industry operating conditions and contingencies.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Identify existing plan and related goals and objectives 
Identify project strategies from project plan 
Identify tasks to be undertaken to implement strategies in consultation with relevant personnel 
Timetable tasks to be undertaken to implement strategies in consultation with relevant personnel 
Source resources required to implement strategy 
Calculate cost of tasks to be undertaken 
Identify project evaluation measures from the project plan 
Identify, in consultation with relevant personnel, tasks to be undertaken to collect data using the identified evaluation measures 
Timetable, in consultation with relevant personnel, tasks to be undertaken to collect data using the identified evaluation measures 
Source resources required to collect data using measures identified 
Calculate cost of evaluation tasks to be undertaken 
Select appropriate methods of presenting planning information on the basis of planner needs 
Present information logically and include references to relevant data and sources to support assertions 

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