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PUAPOL020B
Develop a business plan

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


The application for this unit has not been fully developed. It will be reviewed as part of the process of implementing the Design Model for Streamlined Training Package Material.

This unit covers the competency to develop a business plan which is linked to organisational strategic outcomes and facilitates the achievement of service delivery.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in the business plan's reflection of the organisation's strategic objectives. It identifies outcomes and associated performance indicators.

Consistency in performance

Evidence of competence will need to be gathered over time.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Specific resources for assessment

No special requirements.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

write strategic outcomes and objectives

survey client needs

conduct a SWOT analysis

prepare budgets

prepare a resource inventory

manage change

communicate

Required Knowledge

organisational strategic plan

organisational mission statement

'code of ethics and conduct'

SWOT analysis

EEO and OH&S policies and practices

the organisation's core services

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Identification of organisational goals and values may result from examination of:

organisation's strategic plan

mission statement

value statement

code of conduct

'code of ethics'

Financial viability of outcomes may include:

maintenance and working costs

capital requirements

Performance indicators may relate to:

effectiveness

efficiency

value for money

Demographic trends/issues may include:

political

economic

social

cultural

environment

legal

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Organisational objectives are identified for the specific service delivery objectives 
Specific performance targets against delivery objectives are identified and set 
Quality of outcomes are identified and agreed upon 
Financial viability of proposed outcomes is assessed 
Core values, principles and aims are matched against proposed strategies 
Performance indicators to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery are established 
Existing service is reviewed to identify the strengths and weaknesses, achievements and problems 
Core services to be reflected in the business plan are identified and are used to inform the plan's outcomes 
The organisation and management of the workforce is examined and matched to the resource requirements 
Financial resources and unit costs are identified and committed 
Physical resources, plant and equipment are identified and committed 
Clients and their needs are identified 
Demographic trends/issues which may impact on service delivery are identified 
Staffing levels and skill requirements are identified 
Training programs to develop competence in business planning are identified, developed and implemented 
Changes in productivity related to pay and conditions of service are recognised 
EEO and OH&S policies and practices are identified and implemented 
Changes in the workplace and to client's needs are managed and responded to 
The business plan is approved by senior management and the CEO of the organisation 
The business plan, strategy and outcomes are communicated throughout the workforce and to relevant external organisations 
Performance criteria and targets are measured against business plan outcomes 
The outcomes are reviewed and the business plan is adjusted 
Reports to management and feedback to management, persons involved and clients are provided 

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