List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
manage an operational plan for at least one business or work area.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
develop and implement an operational plan using a variety of information sources and consultation including:
resource requirements
key performance indicators
monitoring processes
contingency plans
communicate with stakeholders to explain the plan and supporting information, seek approvals, negotiate variations and engage work teams
confirm existence of relevant strategies, including strategies relating to:
recruiting, inducting and developing personnel
acquiring physical resources and services
protecting intellectual property
making variations to the plan
monitoring and documenting performance.
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
stakeholders involved in development and management of operations plan including escalation points, colleagues and specialist resource managers
key information sources for proposal development and presentation including resource requirement specialists
consultation processes
content of operational plans, including:
procurement processes
employee recruitment and induction strategies
physical resource and service acquisition strategies
key indicators of organisational performance
budget and actual financial relating to profit and productivity
methods for preparing operational plans and contingency plans
role of an operational plan in achieving an organisation’s objectives
procedures and records associated with documenting performance
approaches for developing key performance indicators to meet business objectives
legislative and regulatory framework relating to the development and implementation of operational plan of the organisation, including:
fair trading laws
work health and safety
organisational policies, practices and procedures that relate to the operational plan.
Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.
This includes access to:
legislation and regulations relevant to operational plans
workplace documentation and resources relevant to performance evidence.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.