Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Work plans should include:
daily, weekly and monthly work plans
project plans
program plans
organisation's strategic plans and restructuring or change plans
resource plans
offender management strategies and objectives
skills development plans
performance management plans.
Workplace requirements may relate to:
staffing procedures
resourcing allocations and requirements
identified timeframes
relevant legislation affecting organisational administration
organisation, corporate and strategic plans and activities
relevant industrial awards
organisation financial and personnel management guidelines
technology and data associated with work
offender services, programs and case management outcomes.
Legislation, policies and procedures may include:
federal, and state or territory legislation and regulations, such as:
public sector management Acts
financial management Acts
privacy legislation
equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination and harassment legislation
occupational health and safety legislation
consumer legislation
risk management guidelines
ethics and code of conduct
performance targets
performance management and appraisal systems
national competency standards
internal quality assurance
internal and external accountability and auditing requirements.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit has been designed to be assessed directly in the workplace using a range of applications relevant to the organisation requirements and the defined work role and responsibilities. The underpinning knowledge of this unit may be assessed as part of a training program or professional development activity and needs to be integrated with evidence from work exercises.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
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 employability skills as they relate to this unit
ability to contribute to work unit planning in a range of (two or more) contexts or occasions, over time.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
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 planning and implementing work unit plans, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
copies of legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to work planning
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of performance in routine workplace activities within a range of agreed responsibilities and in various work locations
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documents and reports produced as part of routine work activities
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of performance feedback from supervisors and colleagues
case studies
scenarios
simulations or role plays.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, and any identified special needs of the candidate, including language and literacy implications and cultural factors that may affect responses to the questions.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.