Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to appoint a manager for the organisation, define the respective roles of a manager and the board of management, and effectively work together on an ongoing basis. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals who are responsible for monitoring and guiding the activities of organisations that are about to appoint, or have appointed, a manager. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Establish a recruitment and selection process |
1.1. Obtain expert advice on legal requirements relevant to recruiting and selecting staff 1.2. Identify organisational policies and procedures relevant to appointing staff 1.3. Develop an agreed process for recruiting and appointing staff that complies with legal and organisational requirements |
2. Recruit and select the manager |
2.1. Develop a position description for the manager that includes appropriate selection criteria 2.2. Ensure that advertising for the position complies with organisational policy and legal requirements 2.3. Establish a selection panel that represents key stakeholders 2.4. Develop appropriate interview questions, using independent assistance as required 2.5. Participate in interviewing and selecting a manager who satisfies the established selection criteria |
3. Negotiate an employment contract |
3.1. Check the employment contract developed to ensure it complies with organisational policy and legal requirements 3.2. Benchmark salary and conditions against similar organisations 3.3. Identify and document performance outcomes 3.4. Review and renegotiate contract as required |
4. Work with the manager |
4.1. Ensure that the manager is inducted 4.2. Develop communication and reporting mechanisms between the manager and the board 4.3. Develop protocols for decision making and delegation of powers 4.4. Establish policy and procedure to manage conflict and/or grievances between the manager and the board 4.5. Regularly review the manager's performance in accordance with the employment contract |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Recruitment and selection will include: |
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Key stakeholders may include: |
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Independent assistance may include: |
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Communication and reporting mechanisms may include: |
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Delegation of powers may relate to: |
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Regular review may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Regulation, licensing and risk - ATSI governance |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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