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Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPRP001
CHCPRP001
State Code
AVB49
AVB49
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
080509 - Public Relations
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify networking and collaboration needs and develop formal and informal partnerships to enhance service delivery and improve professional practice. This unit applies to work in all industry sectors, and to individuals who take pro-active responsibility for improving collaboration between workers and organisations.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify networking and collaboration needs and opportunities
- 1.1 Evaluate the ways in which individual and organisation performance may be improved through collaboration
- 1.2 Identify and prioritise organisation and individual needs
- 1.3 Identify gaps in networks and collaborative practice and identify required action to fill the gap
2. Develop collaboration strategies
- 2.1 Gather and review information about relevant services, organisations and key people
- 2.2 Pro-actively initiate relationships with other inter and intra sectoral professionals and organisations
- 2.3 Share information and resources, where possible, with other organisations to overcome duplication in service delivery
- 2.4 Maintain currency and accessibility of information
- 2.5 Define and document the type and level of collaboration, and negotiate with the relevant people
3. Work collaboratively
- 3.1 Identify opportunities that meet client, personal and organisation goals
- 3.2 Plan and implement integrated projects and service delivery
- 3.3 Liaise with staff from relevant organisations on a formal and informal basis
4. Represent the organisation
- 4.1 Promote a positive image of the organisation at available opportunities
- 4.2 Communicate issues, policies and practices of the organisation in appropriate formats
- 4.3 Implement confidentiality measures that protect client, organisation and network
5. Maintain and enhance networks and collaborative partnerships
- 5.1 Maintain networks and other work relationships to provide identifiable benefits for clients and the organisation
- 5.2 Improve and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
- 5.3 Monitor benefits to worker, organisation and client group in ongoing participation
- 5.4 Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of collaborations and make recommendations for action
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC949 | CHCNET503D | Develop new networks | Unit of competency |
| WC946 | CHCNET402B | Establish and maintain effective networks | Unit of competency |
| WC948 | CHCNET501C | Work effectively with other services and networks | Unit of competency |