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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Facilitate the development of operational plans
  2. Link operational plans to council's strategic plan
  3. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of operational plans
  4. Review and evaluate operational plans
  5. Facilitate the development of operational plans
  6. Link operational plans to council's strategic plan
  7. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of operational plans
  8. Review and evaluate operational plans

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

operationalising strategic and business plans

high level verbal communication presentation negotiation consultation and liaison

high level written communication including reports and media releases

utilising and working with the media

team building

operational planning techniques including establishing performance measures and criteria

costbenefit analysis

Required Knowledge

councils political social economic and environmental context including sustainable practices

councils strategic or business plans goals and objectives

relevant sections of local government act

councils resource base including available and potential financial physical and human resources

competitive tendering and national competition policy

outsourcing

Evidence Required

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated For example knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

The demonstrated ability to

establish links between strategic and operational plans and budgets

use resources effectively within organisational and legislative constraints

develop implement and review operational plan for an area of local government

Context of assessment

May be undertaken on the job or in a simulated work environment

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Consistent evidence across a range of activities involved in the annual operational planning cycle

Resource implications

Access to a workplace or simulated case study that includes

examples of councils strategic business and operational plans

council policies

real or simulated program budget information


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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Competitive tendering may include:

both compulsory and optional

council policies on outsourcing as opposed to using its own internal resources

Key strategies may include:

strategic and management plans

council's goals, objectives and priorities

operational efficiency and effectiveness

Reporting mechanisms may include:

software applications

periodic management reports and meetings