Application
Not applicable.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Initiate evaluation | 1.1 A critical analysis of the need for evaluation is conducted that includes a scan of the internal and external environment, political imperatives, related activities and evaluations. 1.2 The scope of the evaluation and the terms of reference are determined in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and a rationale, purpose, outcomes and evaluation criteria are identified. 1.3 Stakeholders are identified and canvassed to ensure that their requirements are addressed in the planning stage of the evaluation. 1.4 Ownership of the evaluation data/outcomes and right of access to the reported results is secured in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 1.5 A risk management strategy is developed and applied to ensure evaluation objectives will be met. 1.6 Infrastructure for the evaluation is approved in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures. |
2. Manage implementation of evaluation | 2.1 Evaluation strategy is approved and a work plan for checking progress, reading reports and providing feedback and interim approvals is developed in accordance with requirements. 2.2 Processes identified for monitoring, evaluating and reporting progress of the evaluation against objectives and timelines are established in accordance with organisational requirements. 2.3 The political context and stakeholder expectations are managed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, to overcome barriers and ensure ongoing commitment/input to the evaluation. 2.4 Progress of evaluation is monitored and changes are negotiated as needed to timeframes, methodology or tools in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 2.5 Interim and final evaluation reports are analysed, outcomes are compared to the evaluation criteria established at the outset and recommendations for action are analysed to ensure they are compatible with the organisation's strategic requirements. 2.6 Evaluation findings are reported to stakeholders in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. |
3. Utilise evaluation findings | 3.1 An implementation strategy is developed to action approved recommendations and facilitate transition from current to future position. 3.2 Evaluation findings are disseminated and applied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. |
Required Skills
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Skill requirements Look for evidence that confirms skills in: researching information developing objectives and evaluation criteria data gathering/management/measurement planning and analysis negotiating and problem solving applying project management in the context of managing an evaluation using a range of communication styles for communicating with different audiences and purposes responding to diversity, including gender and disability applying sustainability principles |
Knowledge requirements Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of: evaluation principles - time, cost, quality, quantity, efficiency reporting requirements to a range of audiences legislation, policy and procedures relating to the conduct of evaluations in the public sector public sector values, ethics and codes of conduct equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles environmental/sustainability standards |
Evidence Required
The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package. | |
Units to be assessed together | Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to: PSPMNGT604B Manage change PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity PSPMNGT606B Manage quality client service PSPMNGT608B Manage risk PSPMNGT609B Formulate business strategies PSPMNGT610A Manage public sector financial resources PSPMNGT612A Review and improve business performance PSPMNGT613A Develop partnering arrangements PSPMNGT614A Facilitate knowledge management PSPPOL601A Develop public policy |
Overview of evidence requirements | In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms: the knowledge requirements of this unit the skill requirements of this unit application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework) management of evaluations in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time) |
Resources required to carry out assessment | These resources include: legislation, policies, procedures and protocols evaluation models/types access to evaluation targets/objectives case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of evaluation situations likely to be encountered in the public sector |
Where and how to assess evidence | Valid assessment of this unit requires: a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when managing evaluations, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine management of evaluations in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time) Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as: people with disabilities people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women young people older people people in rural and remote locations Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of: case studies portfolios projects questioning scenarios authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses |
For consistency of assessment | Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments |
Range Statement
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here. | |
Scope may include evaluation of | planning delivery results needs objectives design outputs outcomes |
Purpose of evaluation may include: | measuring merit/quality measuring worth or value for a particular purpose measuring results, outputs or outcomes decision making unintentional negatives |
Evaluation criteria may include: | whether objectives have been met standards against which to compare quality baseline studies for comparison performance measures key success areas key performance indicators results/outputs/outcomes value for money public interest those identified for a project prior to its implementation |
Stakeholders may include: | all those individuals and groups both inside and outside the organisation that have some direct interest in the organisation's behaviour, actions, products and services such as: employees at all levels of the organisation community clients students, parents/guardians other public sector organisations private sector non-government organisations union and association representatives boards of management government Ministers |
Risk management may include: | identification of risks acceptance of risks avoidance of risks minimisation of risks |
Evaluation infrastructure may include: | steering committee manager research staff administration staff office telephone technology web site equipment consumables resources including time, staffing, budget specialist or technical support contractors |
Legislation, policy and procedures may include: | Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation including equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination law national and international codes of practice and standards the organisation's policies and practices government policy codes of conduct confidentiality privacy ethical practices and procedures intellectual property copyright freedom of information environmental/sustainability policies |
Reports may include: | interim reports progress reports draft reports executive summaries presentations to meetings, groups, seminars Internet or email presentations |
Recommendations for action may include: | new goals improvement strategies changes to services, products change management strategies termination replacement compliance with standards further review |
Dissemination of findings may be affected by: | privacy requirements security requirements |
Application of evaluation findings may include: | informing other projects organisational development contributing to knowledge management |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Competency Field
Management.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills..
Licensing Information
Not applicable.