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

LGACORE501B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide quality and timely advice to council

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency LGACORE501B - Provide quality and timely advice to council
Description This unit covers monitoring and assessing legislative and other factors impacting on council. It recognises that councils operate within a legislative framework and that, as the third tier of government, there is a strong need for council to be provided with quality and timely information in order to best serve the community and its constituents.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in councils of all sizes. Knowledge of the legislation and regulations within which councils must operate is essential. The unique nature of councils, as a tier of government directed by elected members and reflecting the needs of local communities, must be appropriately reflected.
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
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Monitor and assess trends and developments that impact on council
  • Government policies and programs are monitored and their impact on council is evaluated and reported.
  • The implications of other trends and developments are assessed and evaluated and council is advised in a timely manner.
  • Relevant community and government contacts and networks are fostered to ensure that up to date information is gathered.
  • Consultative processes are established and maintained with constituents and community to ensure needs and expectations are identified.
       
Element: Advise council of current legislative requirements
  • Legislative requirements pertaining to all operations of council are regularly monitored and their implications are analysed.
  • Council is formally advised of its legislative responsibilities and obligations in a timely manner.
       
Element: Assess impact of council proposals
  • Council proposals are assessed to identify the impact on particular council operations and on the community or particular sections of the community.
  • The range of options available for council action is indicated in the assessment.
  • Community feedback is sourced to determine satisfaction levels and impact of council proposals.
       
Element: Respond to questions or requests for information from council and councillors
  • Response is researched and provided to council in a timely manner according to communication protocols.
  • Adequate and timely research is conducted to provide quality responses to council.
       
Element: Monitor and assess trends and developments that impact on council
  • Government policies and programs are monitored and their impact on council is evaluated and reported.
  • The implications of other trends and developments are assessed and evaluated and council is advised in a timely manner.
  • Relevant community and government contacts and networks are fostered to ensure that up to date information is gathered.
  • Consultative processes are established and maintained with constituents and community to ensure needs and expectations are identified.
       
Element: Advise council of current legislative requirements
  • Legislative requirements pertaining to all operations of council are regularly monitored and their implications are analysed.
  • Council is formally advised of its legislative responsibilities and obligations in a timely manner.
       
Element: Assess impact of council proposals
  • Council proposals are assessed to identify the impact on particular council operations and on the community or particular sections of the community.
  • The range of options available for council action is indicated in the assessment.
  • Community feedback is sourced to determine satisfaction levels and impact of council proposals.
       
Element: Respond to questions or requests for information from council and councillors
  • Response is researched and provided to council in a timely manner according to communication protocols.
  • Adequate and timely research is conducted to provide quality responses to council.
       


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.

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

The demonstrated ability to:

communicate information effectively to all levels of staff

conduct sufficient research in order to advise and enhance council's decision making

provide advice that includes the impact on council policies, procedures and practices where relevant

Context of assessment

On the job or in a simulated work environment

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

third-party reports from experienced practitioners

completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence will need to be gathered over time across a range of variables depending on council work flow and planning cycle as long as the critical aspects of evidence can be demonstrated.

Resource implications

Access to a workplace or simulated case study that provides the following resources:

copies of legislation

council policies and programs

external data, research and reports relevant to council responsibilities


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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.

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

Required Skills

research and evaluation

policy interpretation

exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation, presentation and report writing

Required Knowledge

legislative requirements, including local government act

council operations

council policies, procedures and practices

council meeting procedures and practices

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.

Trends and developments may include:

government policies, programs and political changes

environmental trends and sustainable practices

economic trends at a local, regional, state, national or international level

social trends and developments

political developments

local issues

internal staffing issues

Research may include:

accessing government statistics and other relevant sources of information

community surveys and questionnaires

databases

engaging specialist advisors or consultants in such areas as legal matters, risk management or occupational health and safety

communicating or consulting with other councils

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
Government policies and programs are monitored and their impact on council is evaluated and reported. 
The implications of other trends and developments are assessed and evaluated and council is advised in a timely manner. 
Relevant community and government contacts and networks are fostered to ensure that up to date information is gathered. 
Consultative processes are established and maintained with constituents and community to ensure needs and expectations are identified. 
Legislative requirements pertaining to all operations of council are regularly monitored and their implications are analysed. 
Council is formally advised of its legislative responsibilities and obligations in a timely manner. 
Council proposals are assessed to identify the impact on particular council operations and on the community or particular sections of the community. 
The range of options available for council action is indicated in the assessment. 
Community feedback is sourced to determine satisfaction levels and impact of council proposals. 
Response is researched and provided to council in a timely manner according to communication protocols. 
Adequate and timely research is conducted to provide quality responses to council. 
Government policies and programs are monitored and their impact on council is evaluated and reported. 
The implications of other trends and developments are assessed and evaluated and council is advised in a timely manner. 
Relevant community and government contacts and networks are fostered to ensure that up to date information is gathered. 
Consultative processes are established and maintained with constituents and community to ensure needs and expectations are identified. 
Legislative requirements pertaining to all operations of council are regularly monitored and their implications are analysed. 
Council is formally advised of its legislative responsibilities and obligations in a timely manner. 
Council proposals are assessed to identify the impact on particular council operations and on the community or particular sections of the community. 
The range of options available for council action is indicated in the assessment. 
Community feedback is sourced to determine satisfaction levels and impact of council proposals. 
Response is researched and provided to council in a timely manner according to communication protocols. 
Adequate and timely research is conducted to provide quality responses to council. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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