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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

consulting with others

managing financialother resources

using language and style suited to written submissions

using technical and other vocabulary

using a variety of words and language structures to explain complex ideas to different audiences

interpreting and explaining complex formal documents

preparing written advice and reports requiring reasoning and precision of expression

engaging in discussion using exchange of complex oral information

responding to diversity including gender and disability

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

government and organisational goals policies and practices

legal requirements related to the business activity

financial and accounting issues relating to developing a business case

wholeoflife considerations

approval processes

aspects of trade practices law commercial law and law of contract relating to the development of business cases

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles

jurisdictional legislation that applies to business case development including occupational health and safety and environmental requirements

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

Units to be assessed together

Prerequisite units that must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite units that must be assessed with this unitNil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPETHCB Maintain and enhance confidence in public service

PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public service

PSPGOVB Apply government systems

PSPGOV601B Apply government systems

PSPGOVB Establish and maintain strategic networks

PSPGOV602B Establish and maintain strategic networks

PSPLEGNB Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPPOLA Manage policy implementation

PSPPOL603A Manage policy implementation

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework

business case development in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation procedures and protocols related to developing a business case

workplace scenarios and case studies to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when developing a business case

guidelines for constructing business cases in the public sector

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when developing a business case including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

business case development in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups such as

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include but are not limited to a combination of or more of

case studies

demonstration

portfolios

projects

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

Stakeholders may include:

Factors to be considered in research phase may include:

Market analysis may include:

Legislation, policy and procedures may include:

Risk analysis may include:

Information sources used in risk assessment may include: