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Coordinate public affairs events and activities
Coordinate public affairs events and activities
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPPA502A
PSPPA502A
State Code
C8224
C8224
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2011
Field of Education
080509 - Public Relations
Original Release Date
15/09/2011
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers coordination of public affairs events and activities. It includes planning and implementing events and activities, and evaluating implementation and outcomes.In practice, coordinating public affairs events and activities may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as acting ethically, complying with legislation, developing client service, providing leadership, coordinating resources, using complex communication, undertaking negotiations.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan events and activities
- 1.1 Broad public affairs objectives for the organisation are analysed to ensure that events and activities advance those objectives.
- 1.2 The range and types of public affairs events/activities are determined in line with broad public affairs objectives, and approvals are obtained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- 1.3 Objectives and target audience/s are determined for each event and activity in line with organisational requirements.
- 1.4 Project plans are developed to identify the requirements for all aspects of events and activities and to assign responsibilities.
- 1.5 Risks and likely contingencies are assessed and their management is addressed in project plans.
- 1.6 Criteria and measures are developed to monitor progress and evaluate achievement of objectives.
2. Implement events and activities
- 2.1 Resources are obtained and plans are implemented in accordance with organisational requirements.
- 2.2 Personnel to be involved are briefed and speeches are coordinated as required.
- 2.3 Events and activities are coordinated in accordance with project plans.
- 2.4 Contingencies are handled in accordance with organisational risk management arrangements identified in the planning for events/activities.
3. Evaluateimplementation and outcomes
- 3.1 Coordination and planning of individual events and activities are evaluated and lessons learnt are documented to improve future planning.
- 3.2 Events and activities are assessed in terms of their effectiveness in reaching the target audience/s and achieving desired target audience response.
- 3.3 Implementation is assessed in terms of achieving individual objectives and meeting criteria for each event/activity.
- 3.4 The outcomes of events/activities are assessed in terms of achieving broad public affairs objectives for the organisation.
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.
Public affairs objectives may include:
enhancing the organisation's image and reputation
providing information about the organisation's purpose and mission
educating the public about the organisation's operations
providing information about specific policies or programs
Project plans may include:
budget
evaluation criteria
expected outcomes/measurable benefits of the project
facilities required
information/communication strategy
media coverage arrangements
milestones
objectives
people requirements
performance criteria/indicators
purpose
rationale
required project resources
risk management
roles and responsibilities
schedule/timeline
task/work breakdown structure
Personnel may include:
organisational personnel
members of Parliament
sponsors
Public affairs objectives may include:
enhancing the organisation's image and reputation
providing information about the organisation's purpose and mission
educating the public about the organisation's operations
providing information about specific policies or programs
Project plans may include:
budget
evaluation criteria
expected outcomes/measurable benefits of the project
facilities required
information/communication strategy
media coverage arrangements
milestones
objectives
people requirements
performance criteria/indicators
purpose
rationale
required project resources
risk management
roles and responsibilities
schedule/timeline
task/work breakdown structure
Personnel may include:
organisational personnel
members of Parliament
sponsors
The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service
PSPGOV502B Develop client services
PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis
PSPGOV505A Promote diversity
PSPGOV511A Provide leadership
PSPGOV515A Develop and use political nous
PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPPM501B Design complex projects
PSPPM502B Manage complex projects
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
coordination of public affairs events and activities in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to public affairs
organisational objectives relating to public affairs
organisational material relating to mission and operations
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when coordinating public affairs events and activities
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when coordinating public affairs events and activities, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
coordination of public affairs events and activities in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
portfolios
projects
questioning
scenarios
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service
PSPGOV502B Develop client services
PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis
PSPGOV505A Promote diversity
PSPGOV511A Provide leadership
PSPGOV515A Develop and use political nous
PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPPM501B Design complex projects
PSPPM502B Manage complex projects
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
coordination of public affairs events and activities in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to public affairs
organisational objectives relating to public affairs
organisational material relating to mission and operations
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when coordinating public affairs events and activities
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when coordinating public affairs events and activities, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
coordination of public affairs events and activities in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
portfolios
projects
questioning
scenarios
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWV20 | PSPGEN082 | Coordinate public affairs events and activities | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J301 | PSP50112 | Diploma of Government | Qualification |
| C769 | PSP50104 | Diploma of Government | Qualification |
| 9064 | 52001 | Diploma of Public Relations | Accredited course |
| 9066 | 52407WA | Diploma of Public Relations | Accredited course |