Secure development and/or humanitarian assistance funding

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCDHA406A, 'Secure development and/or humanitarian assistance funding'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Secure development and/or humanitarian assistance funding' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Clarify funding approach of potential program donors

1.1 Identify potential donors and describe their individual funding preferences and priorities, including funding provided to other organisations

1.2 Prioritise benefits to specific target groups in relation to potential donors

1.3 Identify most effective use of individual donor funds in the design of development and/or humanitarian assistance programs

1.4 Interpret funding guidelines of potential donors and identify critical aspects

1.5 Undertake advocacy activities in order to influence future donor priorities and funding guidelines and position the organisation for future funding

2. Submit funding proposal

2.1 Submit project proposal, written to donor format, to appropriate donor representative and at appropriate time, subject to donor funding cycles and other variables

2.2 Ensure submission reflects the concepts and principles of aid effectiveness and community development

2.3 Conduct appropriate and ongoing communication after submission of proposal, to facilitate acceptance of the proposal, including revision of proposal, where feedback indicates this is required

2.4 Provide additional information promptly and accurately to donor representative, as required

3. Negotiate, agree and fulfil contract requirements

3.1 Negotiate with donor the project commencement and conclusion dates

3.2 Negotiate with donor the budget and payment schedule

3.3 Identify reporting dates and requirements

3.4 Write and submit reports on time and to required format, where specified

3.5 If required, renegotiate with donor the project conclusion date, with or without additional funding

4. Facilitate donor visits

4.1 Arrange donor visits as required, including facilitating visas, accommodation and meetings with appropriate stakeholders

4.2 Present a positive image of project and organisation to donor representative


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCDHA406A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC42810 - Certificate IV in Community Services (Development and/or Humanitarian Assistance)
  • CHC52310 - Diploma of Community Services (Development and/or Humanitarian Assistance)
  • CHC42812 - Certificate IV in Community Services (Development and or Humanitarian Assistance)
  • CHC52312 - Diploma of Community Services (Development and or Humanitarian Assistance)