Manage change in a community sector organisation

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 CHCORG610B, 'Manage change in a community sector organisation'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Manage change in a community sector organisation' 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. Ensure practices of the organisation are appropriate

1.1 Design and implement processes to regularly review relevance of organisation's philosophy in the light of needs of clients and key stakeholders

1.2 Undertake ongoing monitoring of organisation policies and practices to ensure they:

do not support discrimination

promote ethical behaviour

meet duty of care responsibilities

are based on principles of natural justice

meet funding requirements

continue to be relevant

1.3 Undertake ongoing evaluation of organisation's practices to ensure they:

are consistent with its philosophies and policies

positively contribute to meeting client and stakeholder needs

2. Respond to change in the community

2.1 Implement appropriate strategies to provide accurate and current information on trends and changes in the community which may impact on the organisation and its clients

2.2 Identify and assess social, political and economic trends and anticipate their impact on the organisation, community and client group

2.3 Where required, commission expert advice and/or research to provide access to detailed information about trends and the likely impact of changes

2.4 Maintain currency with information and trends through membership of professional associations, research organisations and networks

2.5 Assess and revise appropriate management and work practices to reflect trends and research findings

3. Initiate and implement organisation change within a planning framework

3.1 Identify changing requirements, initiate opportunities to change policies and practices, and promote to relevant staff, clients and stakeholders

3.2 Define the nature and scope of required changes, and develop strategies to successfully implement them, including:

determining budgetary considerations

appropriate consultation, negotiation and communication

addressing possible barriers

promoting effects and benefits of change

risk assessment

3.3 Identify and implement changes that reflect:

consideration of a range of alternatives

appropriate consultation and communication with staff, client and stakeholders

current accepted good practice

appropriate levels of planning

organisation quality assurance processes

provision of relevant training

3.4 Put in place processes to ensure outcomes of changes are evaluated against expectations and previous performance


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCORG610B appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC52208 - Diploma of Community Services Coordination
  • CHC51608 - Diploma of Employment Services
  • CHC51008 - Diploma of Children's Services (Outside school hours care)
  • CHC50808 - Diploma of Social Housing
  • CHC60308 - Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
  • CHC60108 - Advanced Diploma of Disability Work
  • CHC60208 - Advanced Diploma of Children's Services
  • CHC52310 - Diploma of Community Services (Development and/or Humanitarian Assistance)
  • CHC80108 - Vocational Graduate Diploma of Community Sector Management
  • CHC50908 - Diploma of Children's Services (Early childhood education and care)
  • CHC52312 - Diploma of Community Services (Development and or Humanitarian Assistance)
  • CHC60112 - Advanced Diploma of Disability
  • CHC52212 - Diploma of Community Services Coordination
  • CHC50812 - Diploma of Social Housing
  • CHC60312 - Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
  • CHC51612 - Diploma of Employment Services