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This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 4.0.

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Implement a monitoring and evaluation strategy

1.1 Collect baseline data for program to be monitored and evaluated

1.2 Consult with stakeholders with an interest in the program to be monitored and evaluated

1.3 Brief colleagues, staff and contractors who will be involved in implementing the program on the monitoring and evaluation methods selected and justification

1.4 Ensure standard procedures and recording templates are available for use

1.5 Ensure program timelines are communicated and monitored

1.6 Implement chosen monitoring and evaluation methods in accordance with defined strategy

1.7 Monitor program expenditure and compare with budget

2. Collect and analyse data

2.1 Ensure data and information is collected following relevant standards and format

2.2 Assess if further data or information is needed to answer key evaluation questions and adjust design as required

2.3 Ensure data is appropriately stored and can be accessed as needed

2.4 Facilitate access for colleagues and contractors involved in the monitoring and evaluation process

3. Prepare reports and provide information

3.1 Compare outcomes against milestones

3.2 Produce reports with information appropriate for stakeholders

3.3 Evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency and appropriateness of investment and project priorities as required by the evaluation design

3.4 Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholder groups according to program schedule

3.5 Negotiate changes to projects and programs with stakeholders

3.6 Implement changes to improve the delivery and alignment of projects with organisational targets

3.7 Ensure the style of reporting reflects the needs of the audience and how information is to be used

4. Review the monitoring and evaluation process

4.1 Review and adapt ongoing evaluation strategy and processes, and provide feedback on the implementation and the evaluation design

4.2 Foster a culture of self-evaluation and learning through encouraging ongoing participation, consultation and communication with stakeholders

Skill

Description

Writing

• Produces reports that include data compiled in tables and charts that convey information about the effectiveness and efficiency of the business

Oral communication

• Effectively engages stakeholders in monitoring, evaluation and reporting program
• Effectively presents findings of evaluations to stakeholders

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Comments

Equivalence status

AHCBUS615 Implement a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program

AHCBUS607 Implement a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program

Performance criteria clarified

Foundation skills added

Assessment requirements updated

Equivalent unit

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 4.0.