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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Essential knowledge

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include knowledge of

Project development and management

Submission writing protocols

Budgetingfinancial management

Investigation of funding opportunities

Legal and industry standards knowledge

Change management processes

Knowledge of the taxation environment

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Undertake project management within principles of best practice

Devise initiate manage and evaluate projects and new business

Provide verbal and written feedback

In addition the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include the ability to

Demonstrate the application of skills in

submission writing

high level of written and oral communication

financial management

project management

Evidence Required



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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency	The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditionsThis may include the use of languages other than English and alternative communications systems This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions This may include the use of languages other than English and alternative communications systems

Access and equity considerations	All workers in community services should be aware of access equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit can be assessed independently however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged Resources required for assessment include access to an appropriate workplace where assessment can be conducted or simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment

Method of assessment may include	Observation Written assessment Case studies Evidence of materials developed in the workplace Questioning

Range Statement



The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. 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.

New business or project opportunities may include but are not limited to:	Government funding Private partnerships Private investment Philanthropic opportunities Community partnerships Government partnerships

Identifying and acquiring resources includes:	Preparing submissions Liaising with key stakeholders Assessing availability and accessibility to funding

Relevant information may include but is not limited to:	Business plans Funding guidelines

Stakeholders may include but are not limited to:	Local business Tenants Applicants Funding bodies Staff Board of Directors

Viability may include, but is not limited to:	Opportunities available Market competition Timing/ cyclical considerations Skills available Resources available Location and/ or premises available