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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

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

Essential knowledge

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include knowledge of

Mission values and culture of the organisations targeted for and within the partnership

Needs of the organisation

Clarity of chain of command who will drive the partnership and how it relates to decisionmaking in the organisations

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Demonstrate strategic communication skills

Undertake conflict resolution

Apply skills in strategic planning including developing objectives strategies and relevant budgets

Undertake partnership proposal development

Identify benefits to potential partners

In addition the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include the ability to

Demonstrate application of skills in

general research

interview techniques

Evidence Required



The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency	The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills Competency must be demonstrated in a real work environment Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over contexts applicable to the work environment Consistency in performance should consider the work environment workers role and responsibilities in the workplace

Access and equity considerations	All workers in community services should be aware of access equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit can be assessed independently however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged Resources required for assessment include access to appropriate workplace where assessment can be conducted or simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment equipment and resources normally used in the workplace time eg to establish good relationships

Method of assessment may include	Observations Questioning Evidence gathered from the workplace environment and presented as a portfolio Demonstration over a period of time to ensure consistency of performance Assessment of a partnership proposal written for a specific partner In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations projects previous relevant experience or oral questioning on What if scenarios Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures oral andor written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes Where performance is not directly observed andor is required to be demonstrated over a period of time andor in a number of locations any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues supervisors clients or other appropriate persons

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. Add any 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.

Types of partnerships:	Partnerships may be between organisations across sectors and may be based on philanthropy, or a combination of resources to achieve common goals in developing community capacity

Partnership opportunities:	Partnership opportunities are developed by the partners to meet both their needs and the various needs of the communities that they are part of

Framework refers to:	The framework describes the structure policy and processes of the partnership to best meet stakeholder needs

Measures for success refers to:	The quantifiable and qualitative goals that the partnership has developed to indicate that its purposes are being achieved

Opportunities for learning refers to:	Practices of reflection throughout the workings of the partnership to seek opportunities for improvement

Agreed measurement systems refers to:	The process of measuring the identified success criteria