Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake workplace planning with an operational focus. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals who are responsible for the development and implementation of workplace plans across a broad range of areas. It has a strong focus on both the planning and implementation of workplace initiatives. Those with managerial responsibility undertake this role. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit is packaged will assist in identifying employability skills requirements. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Define planning needs. |
1.1 |
Assess operational planning needs based on monitoring of workplace needs and identification of opportunities for improvement and innovation. |
1.2 |
Define scope and objectives of the required initiative based on organisation goals, and staff and customer feedback. |
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1.3 |
Identify and analyse internal and external factors that may impact on the development of the operational plan. |
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2 |
Develop operational plan. |
2.1 |
Develop operational plan clearly identifying all priorities, responsibilities and timelines. |
2.2 |
Integrate appropriate and financially-sound resource strategies . |
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2.3 |
Develop administrative framework and systems capable of supporting the planned initiative. |
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2.4 |
Consult appropriate colleagues during the development of the plan. |
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2.5 |
Develop evaluation systems in consultation with appropriate colleagues. |
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2.6 |
Initiate an internal and external communications strategy to keep all stakeholders informed. |
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3 |
Administer and monitor operational plans. |
3.1 |
Implement and monitor identified actions according to agreed priorities. |
3.2 |
Provide support and assistance to colleagues involved in implementing the plan. |
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3.3 |
Provide progress and other reports according to organisation requirements. |
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3.4 |
Make assessment of the need for additional resource requirements and take appropriate action according to organisation policy. |
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4 |
Conduct ongoing evaluation. |
4.1 |
Use agreed evaluation methods to assess effectiveness in the workplace. |
4.2 |
Involve appropriate colleagues in the evaluation. |
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4.3 |
Identify problems and make adjustments accordingly. |
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4.4 |
Incorporate the results of evaluation into ongoing planning and operational management. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit:
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The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:
legal issues appropriate to the industry sector that affect organisation operations. |
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 competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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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:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
Assessing employability skills |
Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts. Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role. |
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. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. |
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Operational planning needs may relate to any plan required to support day-to-day workplace operations, such as: |
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Internal and external factors to be analysed may include: |
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Resource strategies may relate to: |
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Administrative framework and systems may include: |
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Appropriate colleagues may include: |
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Evaluation systems may be qualitative or quantitative and may relate to: |
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Support and assistance may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
Cross-Sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Management and Leadership |