Lead and manage community or industry organisations

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
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 AHCWRK602A, 'Lead and manage community or industry organisations'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Lead and manage community or industry organisations' 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. Guide the organisation in the achievement of its aims

1.1. The strategic direction of the organisation is examined and confirmed.

1.2. A leadership role is undertaken in the strategic planning, goal setting and action planning of the organisation.

1.3. A clear understanding of organisational purpose is promoted with stakeholders.

1.4. Clear roles and responsibilities for those in the organisation are defined and documented.

2. Design and implement communication

2.1. The organisations policies and directions are communicated through documents and presentations.

2.2. Reporting mechanisms are clearly defined and reports are produced in line with organisational policy and guidelines.

2.3. Protocols for communication are defined.

3. Establish and maintain effective relationships

3.1. Code of behaviour covering disagreements and negotiation is established in consultation with others in organisation.

3.2. Different strategies are employed to deal with a variety of personality types.

3.3. Conflict is managed to seek mutually beneficial solutions.

3.4. Consensus is achieved in decision-making within the organisation where appropriate.

3.5. Stakeholder relationships are maintained and promoted.

3.6. Effective meeting procedures are promoted and applied within the organisation.

4. Establish and manage professional and business networks

4.1. Decision-making in other relevant forums is influenced to align with organisations best interests.

4.2. Views for consideration and representation are gathered and acknowledged.

4.3. Win-win outcomes are achieved through lobbying and negotiations.

4.4. Contemporary knowledge of issues and political factors is maintained.

5. Build effective teams in the organisation

5.1. Ethical behaviour and appropriate inter-personal skills are demonstrated and maintained in all dealings.

5.2. Leadership style is adapted to suit a range of differing contexts.

5.3. Opinion leaders are canvassed and institutional support is gained for the organisation.

5.4. New members for the organisation are recruited.

5.5. Relevant information is provided to new and potential members.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCWRK602A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC60310 - Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management
  • AHC60110 - Advanced Diploma of Agriculture
  • AHC60210 - Advanced Diploma of Horticulture