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AHCBUS606A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCBUS606A - Develop a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program
Description This unit covers the process of developing a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program for an organisation and defines the standard required to: define terms of reference and context; identify key stages and outcomes; assess and define data management requirements; identify the resources needed to undertake the program.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to the design and development of Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting (MER) strategy to measure performance and the value of investment decisions.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Define terms of reference&evaluation context
  • Identify and clarify the outcomes sought, who will use the information and for what purpose.
  • Identify the key stakeholders who will be consulted.
  • Select evaluation and monitoring methods which are suitable to the size and significance of the program, and the terms of reference.
  • Complete a review of existing evidence and literature relevant to the proposed evaluation.
  • Develop an evaluation methodology that supports broader management targets, Natural Resource Management (NRM) standards, targets and outputs.
       
Element: Identify the key stages and outcomes of the program
  • Define key stages, milestones and timeframe.
  • Communicate with clients and stakeholders the details of the program and delivery timeline for endorsement.
  • Identify potential risks which may impact on the proposed program.
  • Refine targets and objectives as required.
       
Element: Define reporting and record keeping requirements for data management
  • Identify data collection, management and reporting requirements to meet the objectives of the program.
  • Identify existing data sets that may be accessed for the program .
  • Design data collection protocols so relevant standards and required formats are met.
  • Identify how data will be stored to ensure security and appropriate access taking into account required formats.
  • Identify the information products required taking into account clients and stakeholders needs and use in decision making.
  • Produce reports to suit program audience types.
       
Element: Identify the resources needed to implement the program
  • Identify the personnel and skills sets required to implement the monitoring and evaluation program.
  • Assess the material resources required to undertake the work.
  • Determine the cost of the program and develop a budget.
       


Evidence Required

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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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

define terms of reference and context

identify key stages and outcomes

assess and define data management requirements

identify the resources needed to undertake the program.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

scoping a project

data collection and management

budgeting and identifying program costs

project management and design

use literacy skills to fulfil job roles as required by the organisation. The level of skill may range from reading and understanding documentation to completion of written reports

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification, negotiating solutions and responding to a range of views

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record complex workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

program design considerations (cost, equality, technically valid, ethics)

quantitative and qualitative methods for monitoring and evaluation

data management.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Programs may include:

different types of projects under a range of programs including:

commonwealth government community programs under the Natural Heritage Trust

rural industry programs

business programs

state government community programs related to the environment.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and clarify the outcomes sought, who will use the information and for what purpose. 
Identify the key stakeholders who will be consulted. 
Select evaluation and monitoring methods which are suitable to the size and significance of the program, and the terms of reference. 
Complete a review of existing evidence and literature relevant to the proposed evaluation. 
Develop an evaluation methodology that supports broader management targets, Natural Resource Management (NRM) standards, targets and outputs. 
Define key stages, milestones and timeframe. 
Communicate with clients and stakeholders the details of the program and delivery timeline for endorsement. 
Identify potential risks which may impact on the proposed program. 
Refine targets and objectives as required. 
Identify data collection, management and reporting requirements to meet the objectives of the program. 
Identify existing data sets that may be accessed for the program . 
Design data collection protocols so relevant standards and required formats are met. 
Identify how data will be stored to ensure security and appropriate access taking into account required formats. 
Identify the information products required taking into account clients and stakeholders needs and use in decision making. 
Produce reports to suit program audience types. 
Identify the personnel and skills sets required to implement the monitoring and evaluation program. 
Assess the material resources required to undertake the work. 
Determine the cost of the program and develop a budget. 

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