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AHCNRM602 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCNRM602 - Develop a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program for an organisation to measure progress against targets and reporting responsibilities. It includes the development of evaluation strategies to inform implementation of a natural resource management Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Improvement framework (MERI Framework), used to manage human, social, natural, physical and financial assets.This unit applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of highly skilled activities and demonstrate broad knowledge in an area of work with depth in areas of specialisation.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

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, scope and 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 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, including work health and safety 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 and methodology 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 client and stakeholder 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 skill sets required to implement the monitoring and evaluation program
  • Assess the material resources required to undertake the work
       
Element: Design and manage the monitoring, evaluation and reporting program plan
  • Document the program plan to enterprise requirements
  • Outline reporting requirements for the program
  • Incorporate work health and safety, environmental sustainability and biosecurity policies and procedures into the plan
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Define terms of reference, scope and evaluation context

1.1 Identify and clarify the outcomes sought, who will use the information and for what purpose

1.2 Identify the key stakeholders who will be consulted

1.3 Select evaluation and monitoring methods which are suitable to the size and significance of the program, and the terms of reference

1.4 Complete a review of existing evidence and literature relevant to the proposed evaluation

1.5 Develop an evaluation methodology that supports broader management targets, natural resource management standards, targets and outputs

2. Identify the key stages and outcomes of the program

2.1 Define key stages, milestones and timeframe

2.2 Communicate with clients and stakeholders the details of the program and delivery timeline for endorsement

2.3 Identify potential risks, including work health and safety risks, which may impact on the proposed program

2.4 Refine targets and objectives as required

3. Define reporting and record keeping requirements for data management

3.1 Identify data collection, management and reporting requirements to meet the objectives of the program

3.2 Identify existing data sets that may be accessed for the program

3.3 Design data collection protocols and methodology so relevant standards and required formats are met

3.4 Identify how data will be stored to ensure security and appropriate access taking into account required formats

3.5 Identify the information products required taking into account client and stakeholder needs, and use in decision making

3.6 Produce reports to suit program audience types

4. Identify the resources needed to implement the program

4.1 Identify the personnel and skill sets required to implement the monitoring and evaluation program

4.2 Assess the material resources required to undertake the work

5. Design and manage the monitoring, evaluation and reporting program plan

5.1 Document the program plan to enterprise requirements

5.2 Outline reporting requirements for the program

5.3 Incorporate work health and safety, environmental sustainability and biosecurity policies and procedures into the plan

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

develop a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program for an organisation in accordance with the MERI Framework

scope a project

define terms of reference and context

identify key stages and outcomes of the project

assess and define data management requirements according to project requirements and objectives

identify the resources needed to undertake the program, including financial, equipment, material and human resources

develop data collection, management and analysis methodology and procedures

design and manage a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program

produce reports and planning documents to organisational standards

review existing data and information appropriate to the plan, according to organisational requirements

incorporate work health and safety practices, policies and procedures into the program

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

program design considerations, including equality, technical validation and ethics

quantitative and qualitative methods for monitoring and evaluation

data management techniques

sources of existing evidence and literature relevant to the program

the MERI framework data collection protocols


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Define terms of reference, scope and evaluation context

1.1 Identify and clarify the outcomes sought, who will use the information and for what purpose

1.2 Identify the key stakeholders who will be consulted

1.3 Select evaluation and monitoring methods which are suitable to the size and significance of the program, and the terms of reference

1.4 Complete a review of existing evidence and literature relevant to the proposed evaluation

1.5 Develop an evaluation methodology that supports broader management targets, natural resource management standards, targets and outputs

2. Identify the key stages and outcomes of the program

2.1 Define key stages, milestones and timeframe

2.2 Communicate with clients and stakeholders the details of the program and delivery timeline for endorsement

2.3 Identify potential risks, including work health and safety risks, which may impact on the proposed program

2.4 Refine targets and objectives as required

3. Define reporting and record keeping requirements for data management

3.1 Identify data collection, management and reporting requirements to meet the objectives of the program

3.2 Identify existing data sets that may be accessed for the program

3.3 Design data collection protocols and methodology so relevant standards and required formats are met

3.4 Identify how data will be stored to ensure security and appropriate access taking into account required formats

3.5 Identify the information products required taking into account client and stakeholder needs, and use in decision making

3.6 Produce reports to suit program audience types

4. Identify the resources needed to implement the program

4.1 Identify the personnel and skill sets required to implement the monitoring and evaluation program

4.2 Assess the material resources required to undertake the work

5. Design and manage the monitoring, evaluation and reporting program plan

5.1 Document the program plan to enterprise requirements

5.2 Outline reporting requirements for the program

5.3 Incorporate work health and safety, environmental sustainability and biosecurity policies and procedures into the plan

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 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, including work health and safety 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 and methodology 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 client and stakeholder needs, and use in decision making 
Produce reports to suit program audience types 
Identify the personnel and skill sets required to implement the monitoring and evaluation program 
Assess the material resources required to undertake the work 
Document the program plan to enterprise requirements 
Outline reporting requirements for the program 
Incorporate work health and safety, environmental sustainability and biosecurity policies and procedures into the plan 

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