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Elements and Performance Criteria

Maintain training records
- Establish and maintain appropriate means to store and access information on trainees, training programs and equipment, materials and resources according to:
organisation policies and procedures
legislative requirements
need to protect confidentiality
- Store training records securely and make available to authorised persons and trainees when required according to organisation procedures
Report and advise on training
Manage training expenditure and resources
Maintain training activities within organisation and legal requirements
- Manage and evaluate training activities to determine effects on achieving organisation goals and to ensure compliance with relevant policies, awards and legislation
- Manage training activities to take due account of relevant training reform policies and initiatives

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

Principles and practices of human resource development

Organisation strategic directions and objectives

National policy and principles related to training

Strategic and financial planning modelsprinciples

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Develop systems for planning delivering and monitoring training

Manage budget processes

Apply current trends and practices in training

Apply legislative requirements

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 application of skills in

report and submission preparation

financial analysis and planning

application of information technology

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 communication 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 communication systems Assessment must include all aspects of managing training

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 Resource requirements for assessment of this unit include access to an appropriate workplace where assessment can be conducted or simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment

Method of assessment	Assessment may include observations questioning and evidence gathered from the workplace

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.

The contexts for managing training include:	As a manager of a training and development unit/branch/section As a manger of a work area/unit/program

Managing training will be carried out within requirements established by:	Organisation mission, direction, policies Relevant human resource management policies and procedures State and commonwealth legislation Organisation policies and procedures Relevant program standards Adult learning principles and education policy Training and development principles Resourcing arrangements Competency based training principles and practices Relevant professional bodies