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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Analyse regional and local business environments in which council operates
  2. Identify and scope development opportunities within the community
  3. Analyse council's capabilities to develop opportunities
  4. Manage development and implementation of business and community initiatives

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

research skills

judgement and decision making skills

management skills

highlevel interpersonal skills and ability to build networks and exercise influence

highly developed verbal and written communication skills

highly developed analytical and problem solving skills

ability to assess emerging issues accounting for any sensitivities

research and reporting skills

sound budgeting skills

Required Knowledge

sound knowledge of budgeting and financial procedures

demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning processes

demonstrated knowledge of links between policy areas and processes within council

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 work collaboratively with all stakeholders to drive and manage community initiatives and the building of business opportunities

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

The demonstrated ability to

analyse scope implement and manage business development opportunities in the field of local government

engage in appropriate research consultation and development and implementation of activities

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.

Research may include:

trends in growth and type of businesses in the municipality

economic conditions

growth in industry sectors

current and emerging industry trends

population figures and trends

environmental conditions and impact of any proposal on environmental sustainability

analysis of relevant statistics, including those from the Australian Bureau of Statistics

workforce trends

Opportunities may include:

rural development initiatives

seminars for small to medium sized businesses

creating a business network

training for existing and potential businesses

assistance in starting up a new business

attracting industries into the local area

Feasibility studies may address:

existing and potential demand for proposed products or services

council's capacity to deliver proposed service alone or in partnership

costings and the need for additional funding

Infrastructure may include:

roads infrastructure

rail infrastructure

telecommunications infrastructure

other services and facilities supplied by all tiers of government

access to public sector services and facilities

Financial and non-financial resources may include:

appropriately skilled staff

additional training

temporary staff assistance

additional corporate funding

Council protocols may include:

internal resourcing

contracting out part or all of the design, development and implementation