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Evidence Guide: LGAGCM709A - Build business opportunities and community initiatives

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LGAGCM709A - Build business opportunities and community initiatives

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

Analyse regional and local business environments in which council operates

  1. Research is conducted to determine and analyse the business environments in which council operates.
  2. Data on business trends is accessed and analysed to provide relevant knowledge about the business environment.
  3. Risks and opportunities from internal and external environments are identified.
  4. Businesses are consulted to develop a greater understanding of the services they deliver and their requirements.
Research is conducted to determine and analyse the business environments in which council operates.

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Data on business trends is accessed and analysed to provide relevant knowledge about the business environment.

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Risks and opportunities from internal and external environments are identified.

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Businesses are consulted to develop a greater understanding of the services they deliver and their requirements.

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Identify and scope development opportunities within the community

  1. Current and future needs of the community as a whole are assessed for their growth and development opportunities.
  2. Consultation with key groups and stakeholders is conducted to form relationships and clarify needs.
  3. Associations or public sector enterprises are approached to consider working collaboratively with council to achieve developments within the community.
  4. Feasibility studies and reports are conducted to assess the viability and sustainability of development opportunities.
  5. Senior management and council are regularly informed of proposals, costings and funding requirements.
  6. Draft proposals for business development initiatives are developed in consultation with key stakeholders and personnel.
  7. Approval for development programs is sought from senior management, council and CEO where necessary.
Current and future needs of the community as a whole are assessed for their growth and development opportunities.

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Consultation with key groups and stakeholders is conducted to form relationships and clarify needs.

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Associations or public sector enterprises are approached to consider working collaboratively with council to achieve developments within the community.

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Feasibility studies and reports are conducted to assess the viability and sustainability of development opportunities.

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Senior management and council are regularly informed of proposals, costings and funding requirements.

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Draft proposals for business development initiatives are developed in consultation with key stakeholders and personnel.

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Approval for development programs is sought from senior management, council and CEO where necessary.

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Analyse council's capabilities to develop opportunities

  1. Council's key capability statements are developed in consultation with appropriate personnel.
  2. Analysis is conducted to identify council capacity to meet the needs and expectations of the business environment.
  3. State and federal funding available to support development activities is identified and allocated accordingly.
  4. Infrastructure within municipality is assessed to determine current and future capacity requirements.
Council's key capability statements are developed in consultation with appropriate personnel.

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Analysis is conducted to identify council capacity to meet the needs and expectations of the business environment.

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State and federal funding available to support development activities is identified and allocated accordingly.

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Infrastructure within municipality is assessed to determine current and future capacity requirements.

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Manage development and implementation of business and community initiatives

  1. Financial and non-financial resources to support delivery of development programs are coordinated and budgeted for.
  2. Partnerships with associations or public sector enterprises are established and formalised.
  3. Programs are designed, developed and implemented to deliver agreed outcomes using identified council protocols and processes.
  4. Programs and initiatives are marketed effectively and efficiently to the community.
  5. Programs are monitored, reviewed and evaluated against desired outcomes and evaluation criteria.
  6. Business and community development programs are reported back to the community.
Financial and non-financial resources to support delivery of development programs are coordinated and budgeted for.

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Partnerships with associations or public sector enterprises are established and formalised.

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Programs are designed, developed and implemented to deliver agreed outcomes using identified council protocols and processes.

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Programs and initiatives are marketed effectively and efficiently to the community.

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Programs are monitored, reviewed and evaluated against desired outcomes and evaluation criteria.

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Business and community development programs are reported back to the community.

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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 unit's skill and knowledge requirements must also be demonstrated. The candidate will demonstrate the capacity to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to drive and manage community initiatives and the building of business opportunities.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

The demonstrated ability to:

analyse, scope, implement and manage business development opportunities in the field of local government

engage in appropriate research, consultation, and development and implementation of activities

Context of assessment

Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken with the context of the local government framework. Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, including the range of variables applicable to the workplace environment.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

preparation of a major workplace project report/portfolio (that may incorporate assessment of related units) as a key form of assessment that enables candidates to integrate the learning and assessment project into their regular work responsibilities, which enables integrated and holistic assessment of the complex skills and knowledge addressed in this unit

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate his/her handling of a range of contingencies

written and oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

third-party reports from experienced practitioner

completion of self-paced learning materials, including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated management environments.

Resource implications

Access to a workplace or simulated case study that provides the following resources:

relevant council documents, such as strategic and operational plans

relevant local government legislation and regulations

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Required Skills

research skills

judgement and decision making skills

management skills

high-level interpersonal skills and ability to build networks and exercise influence

highly developed verbal and written communication skills

highly developed analytical and problem solving skills

ability to assess emerging issues, accounting for any sensitivities

research and reporting skills

sound budgeting skills

Required Knowledge

sound knowledge of budgeting and financial procedures

demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning processes

demonstrated knowledge of links between policy areas and processes within council

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.

Research may include:

trends in growth and type of businesses in the municipality

economic conditions

growth in industry sectors

current and emerging industry trends

population figures and trends

environmental conditions and impact of any proposal on environmental sustainability

analysis of relevant statistics, including those from the Australian Bureau of Statistics

workforce trends

Opportunities may include:

rural development initiatives

seminars for small to medium sized businesses

creating a business network

training for existing and potential businesses

assistance in starting up a new business

attracting industries into the local area

Feasibility studies may address:

existing and potential demand for proposed products or services

council's capacity to deliver proposed service alone or in partnership

costings and the need for additional funding

Infrastructure may include:

roads infrastructure

rail infrastructure

telecommunications infrastructure

other services and facilities supplied by all tiers of government

access to public sector services and facilities

Financial and non-financial resources may include:

appropriately skilled staff

additional training

temporary staff assistance

additional corporate funding

Council protocols may include:

internal resourcing

contracting out part or all of the design, development and implementation