Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:02 PM AWST
22/07/2026 8:02 PM AWST
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Secure funding
Secure funding
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBATSIW515B
BSBATSIW515B
State Code
D0603
D0603
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/09/2008
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
26/09/2008
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the process of locating sources of funds, making applications and lobbying to maximise the organisations chances of securing funds for its activities.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.This unit covers the process of locating sources of funds, making applications and lobbying to maximise the organisations chances of securing funds for its activities.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify and contact funding bodies
- 1.1 Investigate and list mainstream Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sources of funding
- 1.2 Gather information about the potential funding body's priorities, key areas, and expected outcomes
- 1.3 Explain clearly funding requirements to potential funding sources
2 Prepare a case for funding
- 2.1 Form a team to oversee the funding application
- 2.2 Delegate tasks to staff if appropriate
- 2.3 Employ if necessary consultant services to provide technical assistance
- 2.4 Prepare a proposal that is related to the funding body's objectives, criteria and application requirements
- 2.5 Ensure all existing financial obligations with respect to the funding body are up to date
3 Promote the case for funding
- 3.1 Use the network to lobby the funding body
- 3.2 Advise key people of the progress and outcome of the application
4 Appeal if necessary
- 4.1 Identify and document relevant appeal authorities and procedures for funding bodies
- 4.2 Use the appeal system if required
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.
Application requirements may include:
eligibility criteria
demonstrable outcomes
participation of certain groups eg. women, youth
deadlines
Key people may include:
Elders
Committee
management
Application requirements may include:
eligibility criteria
demonstrable outcomes
participation of certain groups eg. women, youth
deadlines
Key people may include:
Elders
Committee
management
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
Integrated demonstration of all elements of competency and their performance criteria; and
Appropriate funding sources are accessed to support the organisation's program
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
This unit of competency should be assessed through the performance of Board duties, but in the event that there is no opportunity to observe such a performance a simulated environment can be used but such simulation must replicate Board conditions in terms of: performing the task; managing a number of different tasks; coping with irregularities and breakdowns in routine; dealing with the responsibilities and expectations of the Board, including working with others; and transferring competency to other situations
Knowledge and performance to be assessed over time to confirm consistency in performance
Method of assessment
The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit:
Performance of Board duties, or through an accurate simulation of Board duties
Guidance information for assessment
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
Integrated demonstration of all elements of competency and their performance criteria; and
Appropriate funding sources are accessed to support the organisation's program
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
This unit of competency should be assessed through the performance of Board duties, but in the event that there is no opportunity to observe such a performance a simulated environment can be used but such simulation must replicate Board conditions in terms of: performing the task; managing a number of different tasks; coping with irregularities and breakdowns in routine; dealing with the responsibilities and expectations of the Board, including working with others; and transferring competency to other situations
Knowledge and performance to be assessed over time to confirm consistency in performance
Method of assessment
The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit:
Performance of Board duties, or through an accurate simulation of Board duties
Guidance information for assessment
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3787 | BSBATSIW515A | Secure funding | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D4881 | BSBATSIW515C | Secure funding | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D169 | BSB50707 | Diploma of Business (Governance) | Qualification |