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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Assess technology needs
   • Identify and document organisational tasks that could be helped by technology
   • Seek independent technical advice as necessary
   • Make a cost / benefit analysis
2. Acquire technology
   • Investigate and document ways of acquiring or accessing technology other than by funding
   • Investigate and document costs of acquiring technology
   • Investigate and document sources of funding
   • Obtain funds required for technology and associated costs
3. Ensure staff are prepared for new technology
   • Evaluate the need for technology training
   • Nominate trainers or mentors to train staff
   • Provide training to staff who will use the technology
4. Use and evaluate technology
   • Utilise the technology
   • Evaluate the effective use of technology
   • Implement actions

Required Skills

Required skills

Planning training Mentoring Evaluation and decisionmaking

Required knowledge

Cultural context Boards are upholders of traditional and cultural values Relevant aspects of culture may include cultural protocols language both Traditional and Aboriginal English Aboriginal learning styles cultural business family and community responsibilities and local history Community control community participation and control in decisionmaking are central to organisations and the role of Boards is to support the community in these processes Location and resources organisations operate in diverse locations where cultural social economic and political conditions may vary widely Also acute resource shortages may also determine the options available Legal requirements organisations operate under provisions of federal state or territory legislation as legal entities and funding recipients which influence decisionmaking Technology options Funding sources

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	Evidence of the following is essential Integrated demonstration of all elements of competency and their performance criteria and Technology is used effectively for the benefit of the organisation and the community
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must ensure This unit of competency should be assessed through the performance of Board duties but in the event that there is no opportunity to observe such a performance a simulated environment can be used but such simulation must replicate Board conditions in terms of performing the task managing a number of different tasks coping with irregularities and breakdowns in routine dealing with the responsibilities and expectations of the Board including working with others and transferring competency to other situations Knowledge and performance to be assessed over time to confirm consistency in performance
Method of assessment	The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit Performance of Board duties or through an accurate simulation of Board duties
Guidance information for assessment

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Range Statement

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Technology may include:	information technology computer software packages new generation plant and equipment
Options to access technology may include:	borrow lease or hire purchase
Evaluation may include:	suitability effectiveness reliability human impacts

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