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

PSPGEN067 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Establish and maintain strategic networks

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPGEN067 - Establish and maintain strategic networks
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to establish, expand and use strategic networks. It includes identifying features of required strategic networks, identifying or establishing network links with key stakeholders and building strategic relationships.This unit applies to those working in generalist and specialist roles within the public sector.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently seeking advice as required, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field General
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: Identify features of required strategic networks
  • Identify the strategic value and likely outcomes of participating in networks at an individual and organisational level.
  • Research and assess the benefits of existing networks.
  • Identify key stakeholders and their needs, expectations and roles.
       
Element: Identify or establish network links with key stakeholders
  • Identify existing network links between key stakeholders, and identify and initiate strategies to maintain or expand them.
  • Establish and use new network links between self and key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships among network members.
       
Element: Build strategic relationships
  • Establish effective communication channels to exchange strategic information for the mutual benefit of network members.
  • Interact and consult with key stakeholders to anticipate developments that may impact on the organisation and require a strategic approach to dealing with them.
  • Identify and address misunderstandings and conflict situations.
  • Seek and act upon opportunities to improve communication processes and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
       
Element: Identify features of required strategic networks
  • Identify the strategic value and likely outcomes of participating in networks at an individual and organisational level.
  • Research and assess the benefits of existing networks.
  • Identify key stakeholders and their needs, expectations and roles.
       
Element: Identify or establish network links with key stakeholders
  • Identify existing network links between key stakeholders, and identify and initiate strategies to maintain or expand them.
  • Establish and use new network links between self and key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships among network members.
       
Element: Build strategic relationships
  • Establish effective communication channels to exchange strategic information for the mutual benefit of network members.
  • Interact and consult with key stakeholders to anticipate developments that may impact on the organisation and require a strategic approach to dealing with them.
  • Identify and address misunderstandings and conflict situations.
  • Seek and act upon opportunities to improve communication processes and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Identify features of required strategic networks

1.1 Identify the strategic value and likely outcomes of participating in networks at an individual and organisational level.

1.2 Research and assess the benefits of existing networks.

1.3 Identify key stakeholders and their needs, expectations and roles.

2. Identify or establish network links with key stakeholders

2.1 Identify existing network links between key stakeholders, and identify and initiate strategies to maintain or expand them.

2.2 Establish and use new network links between self and key internal and external stakeholders.

2.3 Develop and maintain strong working relationships among network members.

3. Build strategic relationships

3.1 Establish effective communication channels to exchange strategic information for the mutual benefit of network members.

3.2 Interact and consult with key stakeholders to anticipate developments that may impact on the organisation and require a strategic approach to dealing with them.

3.3 Identify and address misunderstandings and conflict situations.

3.4 Seek and act upon opportunities to improve communication processes and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

Evidence requirements to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

applying legislation, regulations and policies relating to public sector environment

using communication methods with diverse strategic networks including consultation, liaison, negotiation, building influence and reputation, transparency

using formal and informal industry communication channels

resolving conflict in a strategic networking context

Evidence requirements to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

public sector legislation including WHS and environment, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to work in a public sector environment

local/national/international public sector structures/protocols

industry/professional communication channels and networks

principles of interpersonal, group and interagency communication

principles of conflict resolution in a strategic context

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Identify features of required strategic networks

1.1 Identify the strategic value and likely outcomes of participating in networks at an individual and organisational level.

1.2 Research and assess the benefits of existing networks.

1.3 Identify key stakeholders and their needs, expectations and roles.

2. Identify or establish network links with key stakeholders

2.1 Identify existing network links between key stakeholders, and identify and initiate strategies to maintain or expand them.

2.2 Establish and use new network links between self and key internal and external stakeholders.

2.3 Develop and maintain strong working relationships among network members.

3. Build strategic relationships

3.1 Establish effective communication channels to exchange strategic information for the mutual benefit of network members.

3.2 Interact and consult with key stakeholders to anticipate developments that may impact on the organisation and require a strategic approach to dealing with them.

3.3 Identify and address misunderstandings and conflict situations.

3.4 Seek and act upon opportunities to improve communication processes and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

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 the strategic value and likely outcomes of participating in networks at an individual and organisational level. 
Research and assess the benefits of existing networks. 
Identify key stakeholders and their needs, expectations and roles. 
Identify existing network links between key stakeholders, and identify and initiate strategies to maintain or expand them. 
Establish and use new network links between self and key internal and external stakeholders. 
Develop and maintain strong working relationships among network members. 
Establish effective communication channels to exchange strategic information for the mutual benefit of network members. 
Interact and consult with key stakeholders to anticipate developments that may impact on the organisation and require a strategic approach to dealing with them. 
Identify and address misunderstandings and conflict situations. 
Seek and act upon opportunities to improve communication processes and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. 
Identify the strategic value and likely outcomes of participating in networks at an individual and organisational level. 
Research and assess the benefits of existing networks. 
Identify key stakeholders and their needs, expectations and roles. 
Identify existing network links between key stakeholders, and identify and initiate strategies to maintain or expand them. 
Establish and use new network links between self and key internal and external stakeholders. 
Develop and maintain strong working relationships among network members. 
Establish effective communication channels to exchange strategic information for the mutual benefit of network members. 
Interact and consult with key stakeholders to anticipate developments that may impact on the organisation and require a strategic approach to dealing with them. 
Identify and address misunderstandings and conflict situations. 
Seek and act upon opportunities to improve communication processes and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. 

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