Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
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This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work with the community to establish new organisations and networks |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit is intended for application within a community work or community development work 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. Establish the need, purpose and philosophy for the organisation |
1.1 Identify and assess the need, purpose and philosophy for establishment of a new organisation in consultation with relevant stakeholders for the organisation 1.2 Carry out negotiations in a way which generates support for the needs and rights of the target group and which takes account of the relevant viewpoints and perspectives 1.3 Base all establishment work on defined community development method 1.4 Clarify and negotiate goals and objectives with key stakeholders, consistent with the purpose and philosophy of the organisation |
2. Review and develop organisation structures |
2.1 Identify and assess the proposed purpose, scope, impact and process for change, for incorporation in planning 2.2 Prepare appropriate reporting on all aspects of the proposed plan and submit for approval by the decision-makers 2.3 Undertake appropriate consultation to ensure all stakeholders play a major role throughout the restructure process 2.4 Consult relevant organisations and stakeholders about proposed structural changes and, where appropriate, arrange for consultation throughout the process 2.5 Assess the strengths and weaknesses of a range of potential forms and models of organisations 2.6 Develop an appropriate structure which is consistent with the purpose, philosophy and roles of the organisation and which meet industrial, legal and policy requirements 2.7 Establish appropriate mechanisms to oversight the task 2.8 Provide ongoing advice to decision-makers as required on all aspects of the proposed changes and implementation strategy 2.9 Implement restructure in line with the approved strategy |
3. Meet legal requirements to establish or develop the organisation |
3.1 Identify and adhere to legal requirements to establish the organisation 3.2 Ensure records required to meet legal requirements are prepared, authorised and handled appropriately |
4. Market and promote the organisation changes |
4.1 Promote the benefits of the new organisation or organisation changes to stakeholders, target groups and within the organisation to ensure maximum effectiveness 4.2 Implement appropriate evaluation and monitoring processes to ensure maximum effectiveness of the changes |
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 These include knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
In addition, the candidate must be able 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 These include 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 unit of competency : |
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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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Stakeholders may include : |
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Organisations may include : |
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Resources may include : |
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Submissions seeking resources may be : |
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Activities , programs , projects and strategies are implemented within requirements and guidelines established by : |
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Communication media for promotion purposes may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable