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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine framework for development of strategic plan
  2. Conduct high-level scan of council operating environment
  3. Lead the establishment of council goals and key result areas
  4. Lead the formulation of the detailed strategic plan
  5. Plan and manage implementation processes
  6. Develop and manage monitoring and review process

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

highlevel management and leadership skills

highlevel communication skills

highlevel research and analytical skills

capacity to develop unified team commitment to the development and implementation of agreed strategic directions

ability to identify and evaluate potential obstacles to change

capacity to delegate

capacity to analyse organisational systems processes and activities

lateral thinking and creativity

capacity to generate a range of possible options in solving problems

Required Knowledge

strategic planning models and processes

councilregion demographics and environment

major community economic and environmental trends

change management models

monitoring and reporting processes

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 units skill and knowledge requirements must also be demonstrated The candidate will demonstrate the capacity to manage and drive complex planning processes

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

The demonstrated ability to

lead and manage the strategic planning process

apply planning methodologies to the conditions and requirements of the council

Context of assessment

Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken with the context of the local government framework Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria including the range of variables applicable to the workplace environment

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

preparation of a major workplace project reportportfolio that may incorporate assessment of related units as a key form of assessment that enables candidates to integrate the learning and assessment project into their regular work responsibilities which enables integrated and holistic assessment of the complex skills and knowledge addressed in this unit

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

written and oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioner

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

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated management environments

Resource implications

Access to a workplace or simulated case study that provides the following resources

relevant council documents such as strategic and operational plans

relevant local government legislation and regulations


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.

Consultation may include:

focus groups

in-depth interviews

quantitative research techniques

customer satisfaction monitoring (CSM) approach, e.g. telephone, questionnaires, face-to-face interviews or in-depth interviews

listening to customers

Strategic planning frameworks may include:

recognised academic planning models

commercial planning models

in-house planning models

Stakeholders may include:

elected members

interest and community groups

ratepayers

staff

unions

local enterprises

government agencies

neighbouring councils

industry groups

Risk factors may include:

economic or demographic changes within the community

changing government regulations or laws

inability to maintain supply of goods

staff shortages

environmental issues, including sustainability and developing a response to major issues, such as climate change and water security