Assessor Resource

BSBPMG633
Provide leadership for the program

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide leadership for the program. It covers leadership strategies to motivate and inspire individuals and organisations to work constructively toward attainment of program benefits through consolidating program vision, managing risks and supporting staff.

The unit applies to individuals who are program managers and those managing a suite of projects (a program). They operate within assigned authority levels, are responsible for their own performance and sometimes the performance of others.

Individuals in this role may be operating within an organisation, a business or as a consultant.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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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:

provide leadership for a program of work.

In the course of above, the candidate must:

choose and apply interpersonal and leadership styles according to situation

treat stakeholders fairly and equitably

embed confidence, trust, ethical and sustainable practices

develop and support personnel within program environment

treat errors, mistakes and expressed concerns as learning opportunities

design knowledge management methods and processes.

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:

behavioural models for the role of program manager

program benefits

strategies relevant to program management including

communication and negotiating styles and approaches

ethics, equity and fairness norms, regulations and legislation

learning and development methods and strategy

risk management plan and strategies

types and formats for program vision.

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:

workplace documentation and resources relevant to program leadership

feedback from stakeholders, which reflects how program leadership was implemented for a program.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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:

provide leadership for a program of work.

In the course of above, the candidate must:

choose and apply interpersonal and leadership styles according to situation

treat stakeholders fairly and equitably

embed confidence, trust, ethical and sustainable practices

develop and support personnel within program environment

treat errors, mistakes and expressed concerns as learning opportunities

design knowledge management methods and processes.

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:

behavioural models for the role of program manager

program benefits

strategies relevant to program management including

communication and negotiating styles and approaches

ethics, equity and fairness norms, regulations and legislation

learning and development methods and strategy

risk management plan and strategies

types and formats for program vision.

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:

workplace documentation and resources relevant to program leadership

feedback from stakeholders, which reflects how program leadership was implemented for a program.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify program vision, and organisation mission and values 
Identify stakeholder objectives and expectations 
Assist relevant stakeholders to develop and sustain the documented program vision 
Consult with stakeholders and confirm program vision is in line with organisation mission and values 
Identify and manage differences in views and expectations 
Attend to issues and concerns according to organisational policies and procedures 
Identify and address threats to socially responsible practice within the program 
Develop program socially responsible practice policies and procedures to guide team members to report breaches of socially responsible practice 
Develop risk management plan and strategies 
Establish behavioural expectations for constituent project managers 
Define, document and communicate with relevant stakeholders agreed roles and responsibilities 
Communicate with relevant stakeholders, and identify and define learning needs and opportunities 
Develop and maintain plans for identifying, capturing, disseminating and exchanging knowledge 
Facilitate environment for reflection on and review of practices and activities 
Coach relevant stakeholders to work toward attainment of program benefits 
Evaluate outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement 
Seek feedback from relevant stakeholders on leadership skills and processes 
Document feedback received and identify improvement needs and opportunities for future leadership 

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