Plan and monitor continuous improvement

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 BSBMGT406, 'Plan and monitor continuous improvement'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Plan and monitor continuous improvement' 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

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan continuous improvement systems and processes

1.1 Plan systems according to organisational policy to ensure individuals and teams are actively encouraged and supported to participate in decision-making processes, assume responsibility and exercise initiative

1.2 Communicate the organisation’s continuous improvement processes to individuals and teams, and obtain feedback

1.3 Ensure effective mentoring and coaching allow individuals and teams to implement the organisation’s continuous improvement processes

1.4 Support efforts to enhance sustainable and environmentally-friendly work practices in accordance with the organisation’s continuous improvement processes

2. Monitor and review performance

2.1 Use the organisation’s systems and technology according to agreed operational processes to monitor and review progress and to identify ways planning and operations could be improved

2.2 Improve customer service through continuous improvement techniques and processes according to requirements of the organisation’s continuous improvement systems and processes

2.3 Formulate and communicate recommendations for adjustments to those who have a role in their development and implementation

3. Provide opportunities for further improvement

3.1 Implement processes to ensure team members are informed of savings and productivity or service improvements in line with requirements of the business plan

3.2 Record work performance to assist in identifying further opportunities for improvement following agreed organisational recordkeeping processes

3.3 Manage records, reports and recommendations for improvement within the organisation’s systems and processes


Qualifications and Skillsets

BSBMGT406 appears in the following qualifications:

  • BSB51107 - Diploma of Management
  • CPP40911 - Certificate IV in Waste Management
  • CHC53415 - Diploma of Leisure and Health
  • CHC43115 - Certificate IV in Disability
  • CHC43015 - Certificate IV in Ageing Support
  • HLT43015 - Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
  • HLT47515 - Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support
  • HLT57915 - Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology
  • CPP40916 - Certificate IV in Waste Management