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:
consult and communicate with relevant stakeholders, and develop and implement one strategic plan for an organisation on at least one occasion, including:
revising mission, vision and values
analysing and validating findings of research and analysis
obtaining input to and endorsement of strategic plans
brief relevant parties about strategic plan.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
analyse organisation’s internal and external environment to formulate strategic plans, including:
background and research relevant to strategic plan
legislation, regulations and codes of practice, including for intellectual property
objectives, strategies and priorities
roles and responsibilities
performance indicators
timeframes
cost-benefit and risk analysis
seek advice from appropriate experts
monitor and evaluate the implementation of strategic plan and make refinements
review effectiveness of planning processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
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:
legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to organisation’s strategic plan
organisation’s strategic direction, vision and mission
methods for conducting capability assessment
organisation’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
strengths and weaknesses of existing and potential competitors
key features of cooperative ventures
methods for conducting cost benefit analysis
key features of due diligence processes
risks and risk management strategies relevant to strategic planning, including:
intellectual property rights and responsibilities
other risks
strategic planning methodologies, including:
political, economic, social and technological (PEST) analysis
strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats analysis (SWOT)
internal and external sources of information relevant to the organisation’s market, competitors, customer base, vision, values and capabilities
techniques for developing organisational values.
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:
relevant legislation, regulations, standards and codes
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.