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Evidence Guide: LGACORE601B - Develop, implement and review operational plans

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LGACORE601B - Develop, implement and review operational plans

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Facilitate the development of operational plans

  1. Key strategies are established and incorporated into the operational planning process.
  2. Legal and community expectations pertaining to the plans are investigated and clarified.
  3. Research on the trends impacting on the functional area is undertaken.
  4. Resources available for each program are identified and taken into consideration when formulating operational plans.
  5. Competitive tendering options are evaluated in accordance with relevant legislation and council requirements.
Key strategies are established and incorporated into the operational planning process.

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Legal and community expectations pertaining to the plans are investigated and clarified.

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Research on the trends impacting on the functional area is undertaken.

Completed
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Resources available for each program are identified and taken into consideration when formulating operational plans.

Completed
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Competitive tendering options are evaluated in accordance with relevant legislation and council requirements.

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Link operational plans to council's strategic plan

  1. Objectives for programs and subprograms are developed.
  2. Appropriate implementation procedures and performance indicators are established to assist planning and monitoring.
  3. Operational plans are presented for adoption in accordance with council requirements.
Objectives for programs and subprograms are developed.

Completed
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Appropriate implementation procedures and performance indicators are established to assist planning and monitoring.

Completed
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Operational plans are presented for adoption in accordance with council requirements.

Completed
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Coordinate and monitor the implementation of operational plans

  1. Reporting mechanisms are developed to incorporate budget performance and quality assurance outcomes.
  2. Plans and programs are prioritised and implemented according to council's strategy, availability of funding and levels of resources required.
  3. Strategies to communicate operational plans and programs to staff and community are established via the appropriate media.
Reporting mechanisms are developed to incorporate budget performance and quality assurance outcomes.

Completed
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Plans and programs are prioritised and implemented according to council's strategy, availability of funding and levels of resources required.

Completed
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Strategies to communicate operational plans and programs to staff and community are established via the appropriate media.

Completed
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Review and evaluate operational plans

  1. Operational plans are reviewed and remedial action is taken as required.
Operational plans are reviewed and remedial action is taken as required.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Facilitate the development of operational plans

  1. Key strategies are established and incorporated into the operational planning process.
  2. Legal and community expectations pertaining to the plans are investigated and clarified.
  3. Research on the trends impacting on the functional area is undertaken.
  4. Resources available for each program are identified and taken into consideration when formulating operational plans.
  5. Competitive tendering options are evaluated in accordance with relevant legislation and council requirements.
Key strategies are established and incorporated into the operational planning process.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Legal and community expectations pertaining to the plans are investigated and clarified.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research on the trends impacting on the functional area is undertaken.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resources available for each program are identified and taken into consideration when formulating operational plans.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Competitive tendering options are evaluated in accordance with relevant legislation and council requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Link operational plans to council's strategic plan

  1. Objectives for programs and subprograms are developed.
  2. Appropriate implementation procedures and performance indicators are established to assist planning and monitoring.
  3. Operational plans are presented for adoption in accordance with council requirements.
Objectives for programs and subprograms are developed.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appropriate implementation procedures and performance indicators are established to assist planning and monitoring.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operational plans are presented for adoption in accordance with council requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coordinate and monitor the implementation of operational plans

  1. Reporting mechanisms are developed to incorporate budget performance and quality assurance outcomes.
  2. Plans and programs are prioritised and implemented according to council's strategy, availability of funding and levels of resources required.
  3. Strategies to communicate operational plans and programs to staff and community are established via the appropriate media.
Reporting mechanisms are developed to incorporate budget performance and quality assurance outcomes.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plans and programs are prioritised and implemented according to council's strategy, availability of funding and levels of resources required.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strategies to communicate operational plans and programs to staff and community are established via the appropriate media.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review and evaluate operational plans

  1. Operational plans are reviewed and remedial action is taken as required.
Operational plans are reviewed and remedial action is taken as required.

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

establish links between strategic and operational plans and budgets

use resources effectively within organisational and legislative constraints

develop, implement and review operational plan for an area of local government

Context of assessment

May be undertaken 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

Consistent evidence across a range of activities involved in the annual operational planning cycle.

Resource implications

Access to a workplace or simulated case study that includes:

examples of council's strategic, business and operational plans

council policies

real or simulated program budget information

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Required Skills

operationalising strategic and business plans

high level verbal communication, presentation, negotiation, consultation and liaison

high level written communication including reports and media releases

utilising and working with the media

team building

operational planning techniques including establishing performance measures and criteria

cost-benefit analysis

Required Knowledge

council's political, social, economic and environmental context, including sustainable practices

council's strategic or business plans, goals, and objectives

relevant sections of local government act

council's resource base, including available and potential financial, physical and human resources

competitive tendering and national competition policy

outsourcing

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Competitive tendering may include:

both compulsory and optional

council policies on outsourcing as opposed to using its own internal resources

Key strategies may include:

strategic and management plans

council's goals, objectives and priorities

operational efficiency and effectiveness

Reporting mechanisms may include:

software applications

periodic management reports and meetings