Obtain and manage sponsorship

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCCCF403A, 'Obtain and manage sponsorship'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Obtain and manage sponsorship' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify sponsorship opportunities

1.1. Potential sponsors are targeted on the basis that they would be appropriate partners to the program.

1.2. A rationale for sponsoring the program and/or activities is developed which achieves a balance between the sponsors' requirements and the program goals, and benefits to the sponsor and program.

1.3. Feasibility of sponsorship opportunities is confirmed by research and analysis.

1.4. Mutual benefits are itemised and list of targets is developed.

1.5. Community, cultural and equity requirements in the group operations are considered in developing list of targets.

2. Prepare and deliver sponsorship pitch

2.1. Contact with potential sponsor is made in accordance with program and enterprise procedures and guidelines.

2.2. The best interests of the program, group and agency are maintained in sponsorship approach.

2.3. Presentation support materials are prepared with appropriate accuracy, style and degree of information.

2.4. Presentation and approach demonstrates an understanding of and respect for sponsors' business, and shows how sponsorship will be mutually beneficial.

2.5. Outcomes of any prior sponsorship arrangements are appropriately included in pitch and negotiations.

2.6. Presentation is followed up in a professional manner that preserves the integrity of the negotiations.

3. Successfully negotiate sponsorship deal

3.1. Terms are agreed which satisfy both the sponsor and the program and the associated agency where appropriate.

3.2. Nature of sponsorship and of the benefits to the sponsor are expressed in explicit terms and understood by both parties.

3.3. Commitments under the sponsorship arrangements are clearly identified to assist maintenance of relationship.

4. Maintain sponsorship deal

4.1. Legal, financial, cultural, ethical, equity and other requirements are met throughout the sponsorship period.

4.2. Commitments under the sponsorship arrangements are met promptly and benefits are delivered to the sponsor as agreed.

4.3. Role of sponsor in supporting program/project is recognised in literature, reports and on-site as appropriate.

4.4. Timing for the start of discussions to extend or complete the sponsorship is identified.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCCCF403A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC51210 - Diploma of Community Coordination and Facilitation
  • AHC40910 - Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management
  • SFI40311 - Certificate IV in Seafood Industry (Environmental Management)