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

ICAP4037B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Contribute to the development of a strategy plan

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICAP4037B - Contribute to the development of a strategy plan
Description This unit defines the competency required to participate in the planning process and to contribute to the development of a strategic plan.The following unit is linked and forms an appropriate cluster:ICAW4026B Coordinate and maintain work teamsNo licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
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: Plan for strategy
  • Form a planning committee and clarify the roles of people involved in the process
  • Identify issues that the planning process should address
  • Identify the information that must be collected
       
Element: Investigate the current environment
  • Investigate the mission and vision statements of the organisation
  • Investigate the current internal and external environment of the organisation
       
Element: Participate in feedback session
  • Identify the most important issues facing the organisation, using the information gathered
  • Undertake a review session with appropriate person(s) to confirm issues identified
  • Identify objectives and strategies for the organisation
       
Element: Finalise and validate plan
  • Create a written plan to document the mission, vision, issues, objectives and strategies of the organisation
  • Submit the written plan to appropriate person(s) for approval
  • Review feedback and make alterations where appropriate
       


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

Evidence of the following is essential:

Assessment must confirm the ability to identify issues, goals and outcomes that meet the requirements of the stakeholders.

To demonstrate competency in this unit the learner will require access to:

Detailed information relating to business current needs and project requirements

A client expectations brief

Business objectives

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would cover a broad range of varied activities or application in a wider variety of contexts most of which are complex and non-routine. Leadership and guidance would be involved when organising activities of self and others as well as contributing to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature.

Assessment must ensure:

Performance of a broad range of skilled applications including the requirement to evaluate and analyse current practices, develop new criteria and procedures for performing current practices and provision of some leadership and guidance to others in the application and planning of the skills would be characteristic.

A clear demonstration of participation in development of strategic initiatives, as well as personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations (organising others is less important to this unit of competency) is essential for development of a strategy plan.

Method of assessment

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.

Competency in this unit should be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts. This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment. However, simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency.

Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process. The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICAW4026B Coordinate and maintain work teams

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts

Apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems

Identify and apply skill and knowledge areas to a wide variety of contexts, with depth in some areas

Identify, analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources

Take responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards

Take limited responsibility for the quantity and quality of the output of others

Maintain knowledge of industry products and services


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Problem solving skills for a defined range of predictable problems found when contributing to the development of a strategic plan

Negotiation skills in relation to other team members and applied to a defined range of predictable problems, such as during the analysis process

Research skills for identifying, analysing and evaluating broad features of a particular business domain

Project planning skills in relation to set benchmarks and identified scope, such as contributing to the identification of business strategy, vision, goals and objectives and confirming that the proposed project will come in on time and within budget

Teamwork skills involve contribution to solutions and goals of a non-routine or contingency nature

Report writing skills for business requiring depth in some areas, analysis and evaluation of information in a defined range of areas and preparation of presentation materials in plain English

Required knowledge

Current business practices in relation to preparing reports, particularly for contributing to the development of a strategic plan that identifies the final expected results and details how these results will be achieved

Understanding of components of the business planning process relevant to the development of strategic plans

Basic knowledge of quality assurance practices

Basic knowledge of information gathering techniques

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Information may include but is not limited to:

system functionality

geography

environment

client user

cost constraints

competitors

Appropriate person may include:

supervisor

teacher

authorised business representative

client

Objectives may be contained in the following:

Business strategy

Business planning document

Client expectations brief

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
Form a planning committee and clarify the roles of people involved in the process 
Identify issues that the planning process should address 
Identify the information that must be collected 
Investigate the mission and vision statements of the organisation 
Investigate the current internal and external environment of the organisation 
Identify the most important issues facing the organisation, using the information gathered 
Undertake a review session with appropriate person(s) to confirm issues identified 
Identify objectives and strategies for the organisation 
Create a written plan to document the mission, vision, issues, objectives and strategies of the organisation 
Submit the written plan to appropriate person(s) for approval 
Review feedback and make alterations where appropriate 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICAP4037B - Contribute to the development of a strategy plan
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