Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor association activities and contribute to association governance.
It applies to individuals who take responsibility for others and provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Monitor association activities | 1.1 Monitor activities undertaken by group to ensure: association objectives are being adhered to resolutions of meetings are being followed finances are properly managed employees are managed and volunteers are appropriately supervised legislative requirements are being met ethical requirements are being met group operations and approaches are sensitive to and inclusive of community and sections within the community 1.2 Note variations from expected standards and take immediate routine action |
2. Identify opportunities, threats and risks | 2.1 Identify and recommend opportunities for the group to commence new projects or activities to the committee 2.2 Identify and raise threats to the ongoing operation of the group at committee meetings 2.3 Identify risks associated with the group's activities and ongoing operation 2.4 Submit risks and proposed risk control measures to the committee |
3. Participate in board/committee meeting | 3.1 Review agendas before meetings 3.2 Submit agenda items and reports as required 3.3 Attend meetings and discuss issues on the agenda 3.4 Establish and maintain communications with other members to ensure competent management of group affairs 3.5 Raise personal observations and concerns at committee meetings including opportunities, threats and risks 3.6 Take actions and report on commitments made at meeting |
Evidence of Performance
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:
contribute to association governance
monitor association governance by reviewing or monitoring meeting procedures, finances, staff management, legislative compliance, ethical conduct and community consultation
conduct a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) analysis for the association’s operations
participate in board or committee meetings.
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
requirements of relevant legislation
interpretation of basic financial statements
aims and activities of programs
committee meeting and members’ meeting procedures
objectives and rules of association
basic management practice including practices
community goals and plans
corporate governance legislation and codes of practice.
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Community Coordination and Facilitation (CCF)