Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables defines the different contexts, work environments and parameters governing the performance of this competency standard. The variables chosen in training and assessment will need to reflect local industry and regional contexts.

What are the election requirements relevant to this standard?
The vacancies, procedures for election, eligible persons, time between elections are defined in the rules or practice.

Where would the rules of the association be found?
In the constitution or operational practice or rules of unincorporated group

What may be the voting method for this standard?
Show of hands, secret ballot, first past the post and preference.

What might be the counting method?
Show of hands by nominated persons and by ballot papers in a separate room by nominated persons.

What is meant by past practice/practice?
Previous informal procedures or procedures used by this or other groups in similar situations.

Which people could be included as officers of the association?
The positions named in the rules such as Chair/President, Assistant Chair/President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Public Officer and Promotions Officer.

What forms of communication may be relevant?
Promote elections and provide explanations to individuals and group on procedures.

What levels of literacy are included?
Read association/group rules and count ballot papers.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in coordinating board/committee elections requires evidence that a committee or board election for a community group has been properly coordinated according to community and agency guidelines and best practice procedures. The skills and knowledge required to coordinate board/committee elections must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts. For example, this could include different community groups and local or cultural perspectives.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below:

Articles, rules and practice of the group.
Election procedures used by other groups and in other voluntary organisations.
Voting method to be used.
Understanding of range of community perspectives and perspectives brought by individuals to group.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills include the ability to:

Seek nominations.
Conduct elections.
Promote a positive election atmosphere.
Declare results.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function.

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What processes should be applied to this competency standard?
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
Communicating ideas and information
By discussing at meetings or formally in writing with clients and stakeholders. (3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Coordinating board/committee elections will require information to be gathered from a variety of external sources and organised for election purposes. (2)

Planning and organising activities
Coordinating board/committee elections requires some planning election procedures and organising of board or committee members. (2)

Working with others and in teams
Coordinating board/committee elections will require liaising with work teams and others to achieve outcomes. (3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Mathematical techniques can be applied in counting and declaring results. (2)

Solving problems
During coordinating board/committee elections technical and/or organisational problems may arise requiring innovative solutions. (2)

Using technology
Technology may be required to prepare for elections and meetings, administer voting procedures and declare results. (1)