This unit applies to individuals who are responsible for monitoring and guiding the activities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Secure resources and funding to implement organisational plans

1.1. Review organisational plan to identify required resources and funding sources

1.2. Identify possible partnership arrangements

1.3. Follow organisation's policies, practices and procedures in obtaining resources and funding to implement plans

2. Oversee the implementation of organisational plans

2.1. Establish a plan for implementation that includes timelines and reporting requirements

2.2. Identify the roles and responsibilities of board members in implementation plan

2.3. Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) for plan implementation and use to monitor progress

2.4. Establish internal reporting strategies to inform board members of implementation progress

2.5. Undertake contingency planning in consultation with key stakeholders as required

2.6. Ensure procedures are in place to document planning and implementation outcomes

3. Monitor, review and evaluate implementation

3.1. Analyse implementation progress reports

3.2. Develop strategies to address changing situations when necessary

3.3. Make appropriate implementation decisions as required, including changes to plan

3.4. Evaluate the implementation of organisational plan

Required skills

analysis and problem-solving skills to review changing situations and make appropriate decisions relation to monitoring the implementation of organisational plans

communication and teamwork skills to work cooperatively with other board members, management and staff of the organisation, members, community and key stakeholders

culturally appropriate communication skills to relate to people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse abilities

organisational skills to ensure planning occurs according to established timelines and procedures

initiative and enterprise skills to develop ideas and strategies to implement them

Required knowledge

concept of community control of organisations and how it may impact on organisational planning

contingency planning strategies

cultural context in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boards operate, including their role in upholding traditional and cultural values, and how that may affect the implementation of organisational plans

geographic, social, economic and political contexts in which particular organisations operate and how these may impact on the viability of organisational plans

key elements of implementation plans

legislation and funding body requirements that may influence planning decisions

methods for monitoring and reporting on plan implementation

organisational policies, practices and procedures relevant to the development of organisational plans

possible partnership arrangements with other organisations to achieve organisational objectives

protocols and cultural responsibilities relevant to the development of organisational plans

roles and responsibilities of board members

sources of funding and other key resources relevant to implementing organisational plans

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

develop an implementation plan that clearly identifies key activities, personnel, outcomes, resource requirements and timelines

establish strategies to monitor, review and evaluate implementation

solve implementation problems that may affect the plan.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

participation on an actual or simulated board

access to examples of relevant planning implementation documents

access to examples of issues that affect planning implementation

knowledge and performance are assessed over time to confirm consistency in performance.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of performance on a board or simulated board

direct questioning combined with reflection of practical board performance by the candidate

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

demonstration of techniques

observation of presentations

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge

observation of performance in role plays.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

BSBATSIM416A Oversee organisational planning.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.

Resources may include:

external consultants

financial resources

human resources

physical resources

pro bono support

technical resources.

Funding sources may include:

business partnerships

donations

earned income

fundraising events

government funding and grants

membership fees

philanthropic grants

pro bono work.

Partnership arrangements may refer to:

auspice arrangements

partnership with another Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation

partnership with a non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation

partnership with a business

resource sharing with another organisation.

Organisation's policies, practices and procedures may refer to:

organisational culture

organisational guidelines that govern and prescribe operational functions, such as the acquisition and management of financial, human, physical and technical resources

standard operating procedures

undocumented practices in line with organisational operations.

Plan for implementation must include:

key tasks and activities

key milestones and deliverables, such as results and KPIs

key stakeholders

responsible person

resources required

timeline.

Key performance indicators:

may refer to measures for monitoring or evaluating the efficiency or effectiveness of implementing the plan

may be used to demonstrate success and identify areas for improvement.

Contingency planning may refer to:

changing planned outcomes

seeking further funding

reducing expenditure

rental, hire purchase or alternative means of procurement of required materials, equipment and stock

risk identification, assessment and management processes

strategies for reducing costs, wastage, stock or consumables

succession planning

using external consultants and labour.

Changing situations may refer to:

community needs and markets

environmental factors

funding sources

government policy

legislation

partner relationships

project scope

timelines.

Unit sector

Regulation, licensing and risk - ATSI governance

This unit contains employability skills.