Application
This unit applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of the business or core functions of organisations who contribute their skills and knowledge to monitoring and guiding the activities of organisations in the Indigenous community.
This unit applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of the business or core functions of organisations who contribute their skills and knowledge to monitoring and guiding the activities of organisations in the Indigenous community.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements and Performance Criteria | |||
Element | Performance Criteria | ||
1 | Define planning | 1.1 | Clarify the need to plan and how to proceed |
1.2 | Identify and document outcomes of what is to be achieved | ||
1.3 | Include the community and staff in the planning process | ||
2 | Develop a map of the organisation | 2.1 | Define and document client groups and target activity areas |
2.2 | Discuss and document organisational resources | ||
2.3 | Identify and document service allies and competitors | ||
2.4 | Identify, discuss and document positive and negative changes in the wider community | ||
3 | Clarify the philosophy, beliefs and values of the organisation | 3.1 | Explain and document the importance of organisational philosophy |
3.2 | Identify and document values within the organisation | ||
3.3 | Ensure an agreed philosophy statement is discussed, documented and endorsed by the Board | ||
4 | Develop the organisation's vision statement | 4.1 | Outline and agree on a vision statement and its importance |
4.2 | Develop and document a draft vision statement | ||
4.3 | Ensure the draft vision statement is reviewed, amended and endorsed by the Board | ||
5 | Develop organisational objectives | 5.1 | Explain and document the importance of organisational objectives |
5.2 | Develop and draft objectives for key aspects of the vision | ||
5.3 | Identify and document realistic outcome statements | ||
5.4 | Ensure objectives are reviewed and endorsed by the Board | ||
6 | Develop strategies and an action plan | 6.1 | Discuss and illustrate strategies and the action plan |
6.2 | Identify and document special factors which may affect success | ||
6.3 | Develop and document strategies for each objective | ||
6.4 | Develop a broad action plan for 3-5 years | ||
6.5 | Ensure the overall plan is reviewed and endorsed by the Board | ||
7 | Evaluate the plan | 7.1 | Discuss the evaluation of the plan and document future processes |
7.2 | Review, amend as required and document the vision, objectives, strategies and the action plan |
Required Skills
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Required skills |
Oral and written communication Ability to work in a team Cross-cultural competence, including gender and disability Evaluation and decision-making Negotiation |
Required knowledge |
Cultural context - Boards are upholders of traditional and cultural values. Relevant aspects of culture may include: cultural protocols, language (both Traditional and Aboriginal English), Aboriginal learning styles, cultural business, family and community responsibilities and local history Community control - community participation and control in decision-making are central to organisations and the role of Boards is to support the community in these processes Location and resources - organisations operate in diverse locations where cultural, social, economic and political conditions may vary widely. Also, acute resource shortages may also determine the options available Legal requirements - organisations operate under provisions of federal, state or territory legislation as legal entities and funding recipients which influence decision-making Organisation processes Equity and diversity principles Code of Conduct |
Evidence Required
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: Integrated demonstration of all elements of competency and their performance criteria, and A strategic planning cycle is established and maintained |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure: This unit of competency should be assessed through the performance of Board duties, but in the event that there is no opportunity to observe such a performance a simulated environment can be used but such simulation must replicate Board conditions in terms of: performing the task; managing a number of different tasks; coping with irregularities and breakdowns in routine; dealing with the responsibilities and expectations of the Board, including working with others; and transferring competency to other situations Knowledge and performance to be assessed over time to confirm consistency in performance |
Method of assessment | The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit: Performance of Board duties, or through an accurate simulation of Board duties |
Guidance information for assessment |
Range Statement
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. | |
All levels of the organisation may include: | Board senior management staff |
Organisational resources may include: | people expertise buildings capital equipment political influence |
Changes in the wider community may include: | legislation funding sources new competitors |
Values may include: | heritage culture community family business practices service / product standards staff management |
Vision may include: | long term community goals organisational goals |
Objectives may include: | financial services / products human resources Board practices |
Strategies may include: | programs community involvement culture |
Special factors may include: | technical resources political cultural |
Form and process of evaluation may include: | types of information timing personnel community involvement |
Sectors
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Competency Field
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Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor