Required skills

ability to interpret and analyse organisational requirements for work systems

evaluation of staff competencies

ability to plan the implementation of new systems

ability to organise and implement training and learning activities to prepare workers and managers to implement a new work system

research skills

Required knowledge

principles of innovation

leadership and management theory

an understanding of ways in which the system can contribute to innovation in the workplace

a knowledge of various options for the system and

knowledge of innovation work skills

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

demonstrated ability to design trial and review more than one work system in more than one context each work system should be planned and structured to contribute to the achievement of the organisations mission and goals and to maximise opportunities for innovation by workers and managers in the workplace

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a real or simulated work environment

Method of assessment

The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

direct observation of the candidate participating in team based innovation activities

review of oral or written presentations demonstrating knowledge of how and why the work systems concerned fulfil the specified workplace requirements and foster workplace innovation amongst workers and managers

Guidance information for assessment

This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other standards relevant to management functions within a specific context in any sector of the cultural industries

Standards may include

CUVADMB Develop and implement arts administration systems and procedures

CUVADM01B Develop and implement arts administration systems and procedures

CUSGENA Collaborate with colleagues in planning and producing a project

CUSGEN03A Collaborate with colleagues in planning and producing a project

Please note the above is a generic list which may apply across the cultural industries Some of the units may not be included in this particular Training Package

Reasons for incorporating innovation into the organisation may include:

Goals for innovation may include:

Gaps or barriers to innovation within the organisation might include:

Work systems designed to foster innovation may include:

Methods to identify staff who can support and foster innovation might include:

Individual and group techniques to conceptualise options for the new system may include:

Consultation at every level of the organisation may be through:

Staff competencies to be evaluated in implementing the system will include the skill sets that underpin innovation that is:

In addition, technical competencies will be required to support the system.