Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFEV501 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop an evaluation program

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency DEFEV501 - Develop an evaluation program
Description This unit covers the process of developing an evaluation program for an organisation and defines the standard required to:define terms of reference and contextidentify key stages and outcomesassess and define data management requirementsidentify the resources needed to undertake the programThe evaluation program may be for projects associated with government, business, community, or training programs.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to the design and development of an Evaluation and Reporting 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 Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Define terms of reference 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, standards, and outputs.
       
Element: Identify the key stages and outcomes of the program
  • Define key stages, milestones and timeframes.
  • 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
  • Define key stages, milestones and timeframes.
  • 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: 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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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability 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

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated on at least one occasion covering the scope of the unit of competence.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

No specific requirements


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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

Required Skills

scope a project

collect and manage data

identify and budget for program costs

design and manage projects

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

iuse 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. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

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, standards, and outputs. 
Define key stages, milestones and timeframes. 
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. 
Define key stages, milestones and timeframes. 
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 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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