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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Define terms of reference&evaluation context
   • Identify and clarify the outcomes sought, 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 with clients and stakeholders the details of the program and delivery timeline for endorsement.
   • 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.

Required Skills

Required skills

scoping a project data collection and management budgeting and identifying program costs project management and design use literacy skills to fulfil job roles as required by the organisation The level of skill may range from reading and understanding documentation to completion of written reports use oral communication skillslanguage competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning active listening asking for clarification negotiating solutions and responding to a range of views use numeracy skills to estimate calculate and record complex workplace measures use interpersonal skills to work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

Required knowledge

program design considerations cost equality technically valid ethics quantitative and qualitative methods for monitoring and evaluation data management

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following 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
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances

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Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Programs may include:	different types of projects under a range of programs including: commonwealth government community programs under the Natural Heritage Trust rural industry programs business programs state government community programs related to the environment.

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