Modification History
The version details of this endorsed unit are in the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop strategic plans.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to senior managers who are responsible for setting objectives and targets both long-term and short-term, and developing action plans consistent with the store’s overall aims and objectives.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Performance Criteria |
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. |
1. Communicate and implement mission statement. |
1.1.Communicate mission statement , according to store’s stated purpose and values. 1.2.Interpret mission statement in active consultation with team members and management . |
2. Set objectives and targets. |
2.1.Develop objectives and targets after active consultation with team members and management according to store policy and procedures . 2.2.Ensure strategies and objectives accurately reflect the overall store mission and values . 2.3.Ensure strategies and objectives are attainable, cost-efficient and realistic within a designated timeframe and allow for continuous improvement planning. 2.4.Ensure strategies and objectives contain sufficient detail to allow development of specific projects. 2.5.Clearly acknowledge constraints upon objectives . |
3. Develop action plans |
3.1.Develop, evaluate and implement action plans according to store policy and procedures. 3.2.Ensure action plans contain, clear, comprehensive and concise details. 3.3.Ensure action plans take account of appropriate operational and other relevant considerations. 3.4.Ensure proposals identify targets, standards and implementation methods. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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 competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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Methods 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. |
Range Statement
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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. |
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Mission statements may be: |
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Team members and management may include: |
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Store policy and procedures in regard to: |
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Strategies and objectives may relate to: |
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Store mission and values may include: |
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Constraints upon objectives may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Cross-Sector
Competency field
Management and Leadership