Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
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This unit is concerned with planning the specifics of a population health project It covers the process of selecting an appropriate health issue, selecting specific intervention strategies, tailoring strategies to appropriate groups, developing goals(s) and objectives, defining ways of measuring these, identifying required and available resources, identifying appropriate stake holders, communicating with them and managing the project |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit applies to work in a public health context |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Develop a process for overseeing plan development |
1.1 Establish an advisory group representing stakeholders 1.2 Timetable advisory group feedback on each stage of the planning process 1.3 Incorporate feedback where appropriate |
2. Confirm appropriateness of health issue that is being planned for |
2.1 Identify burden of illness related to the health issue 2.2 Determine appropriateness of health issues being planned for on the basis of the way it fits with relevant policies and guidelines 2.3 Identify current related activities in relation to the issue |
3. Select appropriate strategies to achieve goal (s )/objectives |
3.1 Clearly identify program goal(s) and objectives 3.2 Identify strategies most likely to fulfil project goal(s) and objectives on the basis of available literature and suitability, effectiveness, reach and acceptability to stakeholders and target group 3.3 Ensure strategy activities are logically sequenced and are consistent with time frame and resources available |
4. Plan evaluation |
4.1 Select an evaluation design that is appropriate to the goal and objectives and resources available 4.2 Identify measures of project goal and objectives and develop protocols for their collection 4.3 Identify methods of monitoring and recording aspects of strategy implementation such as reach/exposure, acceptability/satisfaction and quality of materials 4.4 Outline proposed evaluation report purpose, format and content on the basis of consultation with stakeholders |
5. Plan project budget |
5.1 Identify costs of implementing strategy and evaluation and monitoring 5.2 Investigate and assess sources of project funding 5.3 Identify sources of personnel to meet the human resource requirements, taking into consideration their skills and knowledge base 5.4 Identify sources of non-human resources such as meeting rooms, information resources and training materials |
6. Ensure resources required are prepared/ready for use |
6.1 Develop or source resources for strategy implementation (e.g. protocols, training packages, written materials) and test to ensure acceptability and suitability to the needs of the target group 6.2 Brief staff or individuals involved in the project on the programme rationale, procedures and the role they will play and ensuring they develop the skills required for the fulfilment of that role |
7. Develop a dissemination plan |
7.1 Develop a plan for documenting and disseminating results to relevant stakeholders |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
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 This includes knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability 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 This includes the ability to:
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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, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit : |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment : |
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Method of assessment |
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Related units : |
This unit should be undertaken and assessed in conjunction with the following units:
It is recommended that this unit is undertaken in conjunction with the following unit to obtain a more holistic view of program planning, management and evaluation processes:
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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. 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. |
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Population health projects may vary considerably in scope and content : |
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Communities or target populations in population health : |
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Stakeholders may include : |
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Sources of information for planning may include : |
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Planning models include : |
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Goal (s ) refer /s to : |
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Objectives refer to : |
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Strategy refers to : |
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Appropriate strategies should take into account : |
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Relevant personnel for consultation may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable