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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Define terms of reference and evaluation context
   • Identify and clarify the preferred outcomes, who will use the information and for what purpose
   • Identify the key stakeholders who will be consulted
   • Select evaluation and monitoring methods which are suitable to the size and significance of the program, and the terms of reference
   • Complete a review of existing evidence and literature relevant to the proposed evaluation
   • Develop an evaluation methodology that supports broader management targets, Natural Resource Management (NRM) standards, targets and outputs
2. Identify the key stages and outcomes of the program
   • Define key stages, milestones and timeframe
   • Communicate the details of the program and delivery timeline for endorsement with clients and stakeholders
   • Identify potential risks which may impact on the proposed program
   • Refine targets and objectives as required
3. Define reporting and record keeping requirements for data management
   • Identify data collection, management and reporting requirements to meet the objectives of the program
   • Identify existing data sets that may be accessed for the program
   • Design data collection protocols so relevant standards and required formats are met
   • Identify how data will be stored to ensure security and appropriate access taking into account required formats
   • Identify the information products required taking into account clients and stakeholders needs and use in decision making
   • Produce reports to suit program audience types
4. Identify the resources needed to implement the program
   • Identify the personnel and skills sets required to implement the monitoring and evaluation program
   • Assess the material resources required to undertake the work
   • Determine the cost of the program and develop a budget

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

define terms of reference and context

identify key stages and outcomes

assess and define data management requirements

identify the resources needed to undertake the program

scope a project

collect and manage data

manage and design projects

produce reports for management.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

program design considerations (cost, equality, technically valid, ethics)

sources of information on business monitoring and evaluation

secure data storage

data analysis processes

quantitative and qualitative data collection methods for monitoring and evaluation

data management.

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