Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables defines the different contexts, work environments and parameters governing the performance of this competency standard. The variables chosen in training and assessment will need to reflect local industry and regional contexts.

What goal, action strategy might be included in this standard?
Goals related to broad objectives of group, action strategy relates to broad set of actions agreed to by group to achieve goals.

What is meant by the term project?
Discrete series of actions leading to defined outcome(s), which are eligible for funding under a relevant program or for which private funding may be sourced.

Which legislative or ethical requirements may be relevant to this standard?
Those related to program or course of action, including fair dealing, handling of contentious issues or strong opinions.

From where may diverse viewpoints come?
Cultural or community sector background, e.g., indigenous peoples, migrants and women.

What is the committee?
Committee of management of the group or sub-committee.

How could the context of the proposal be described?
Development of small proposal on own, development of large proposal as member of a sub-group and demonstrating input at each stage of submission.

What forms of communication may be relevant?
Promote elections and provide explanations to individuals and group on procedures.

What levels of literacy are included?
Read association/group rules and count ballot papers.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in presenting proposed courses of action to meeting requires evidence that a course of action has been properly prepared and presented to a meeting according to community and agency guidelines and best practice procedures. The skills and knowledge that are required to present a proposed course of action to meeting must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts. For example, this could include different community groups, actions, presentation techniques and community programs.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below:

Sources of knowledge and advice appropriate to submission, e.g., library, coordinator/leader etc.
Structure for presenting reasoned submissions.
Basic brainstorming techniques.
Basic costing.
Basic cost/benefit analysis.
Cultural viewpoints in the community.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills include the ability to:

Seek information from sources of knowledge and advice.
Develop solutions on own or in small groups.
Develop course of action and documentation.
Present recommendations to a meeting.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function.

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What processes should be applied to this competency standard?
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
Communicating ideas and information
By presenting proposed courses of action to meeting. (3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Presenting proposed courses of action to meeting will require information on goals and strategies to be gathered organised for meetings. (2)

Planning and organising activities
Presenting proposed courses of action to meeting requires some planning and organising of information and others. (2)

Working with others and in teams
Presenting proposed courses of action to meeting will require coordination of self and others in a team. (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Mathematical techniques such as basic costing and cost/benefit analysis could be applied. (2)

Solving problems
While presenting proposed courses of action to meeting technical, organisational and cultural problems may arise requiring complex solutions. (3)

Using technology
Technology may be required to prepare and deliver information for meetings. (2)