Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to locate funding sources, make submissions and lobby to maximise the organisation’s chances of securing funds for its activities.
It applies to individuals responsible for monitoring and guiding the activities of the organisation and securing funding for it to be able to undertake these activities.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Regulation, Licensing and Risk – ATSI Governance
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Identify and contact funding bodies |
1.1 Identify and investigate mainstream and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander funding sources 1.2 Gather information about potential funding bodies’ priorities, key areas and expected outcomes 1.3 Clearly explain organisational funding requirements to potential funding bodies |
2 Prepare case for funding |
2.1 Form team to oversee funding submission 2.2 Delegate tasks to staff if appropriate 2.3 Determine if consultant services should be engaged to provide technical assistance preparing case for funding 2.4 Ensure a proposal is prepared that meets funding body’s objectives, criteria and submission requirements 2.5 Ensure all existing financial obligations with respect to the funding body are up-to-date |
3 Promote case for funding |
3.1 Use networks to lobby funding body where appropriate 3.2 Seek representation with funding body if necessary 3.3 Advise key people of progress and outcome of submission |
4 Appeal if necessary |
4.1 Identify relevant appeal authorities and procedures for funding bodies 4.2 Determine whether an appeal should be made if funding submission is unsuccessful 4.3 Use the appeal system if required |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 1.2, 2.4, 2.5, 4.1 |
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Writing |
1.1-1.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.3 |
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Oral Communication |
1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.3 |
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Numeracy |
1.1-1.3, 2.4, 2.5 |
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Navigate the world of work |
2.4, 2.5 |
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Interact with others |
1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.3, 4.3 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 4.1-4.3 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBATSIW515 Secure funding |
BSBATSIW515C Secure funding |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10