Unit of competency Outline
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Contribute to the development of strategic plans
Contribute to the development of strategic plans
Unit of competency
National Code
ICAICT416A
ICAICT416A
State Code
D7877
D7877
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/09/2011
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
29/09/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate in the planning process and to contribute to the development of a strategic plan.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for strategy
- 1.1 Participate in planning committee and clarify roles of people involved in process
- 1.2 Participate in identifying issues that planning process should address
- 1.3 Identify information that must be collected
2. Investigate the current environment
- 2.1 Investigate mission and vision statements of the organisation
- 2.2 Investigate current internal and external environment of the organisation
3. Participate in feedback session
- 3.1 Identify most important issues facing the organisation, using information gathered
- 3.2 Undertake a review session with appropriate persons to confirm issues identified
- 3.3 Identify objectives and strategies for the organisation
4. Finalise and validate plan
- 4.1 Create a written plan to document mission, vision, issues, objectives and strategies of organisation
- 4.2 Submit written plan to appropriate persons for approval
- 4.3 Review feedback and make alterations where appropriate
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.
Information may include:
client user
competitors
cost constraints
environment
geography
system functionality.
Appropriate persons may include:
authorised business representative
client
supervisor.
Objectives may be contained in:
business planning document
business strategy
client expectations brief.
Information may include:
client user
competitors
cost constraints
environment
geography
system functionality.
Appropriate persons may include:
authorised business representative
client
supervisor.
Objectives may be contained in:
business planning document
business strategy
client expectations brief.
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 ability to:
identify criteria and issues for planning process
undertake feedback session to identify issues, goals and outcomes that meet stakeholder requirements
create a written plan documenting objectives and strategies of organisation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
site and personnel where a strategic business plan may be developed
detailed information relating to current needs and project requirements of business
client expectations brief
business mission, vision statements and objectives
appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of business planning processes when developing strategic plans
direct observation of candidate conducting feedback sessions
review of plan prepared by candidate outlining the issues, objectives and strategies for the organisation.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
identify criteria and issues for planning process
undertake feedback session to identify issues, goals and outcomes that meet stakeholder requirements
create a written plan documenting objectives and strategies of organisation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
site and personnel where a strategic business plan may be developed
detailed information relating to current needs and project requirements of business
client expectations brief
business mission, vision statements and objectives
appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of business planning processes when developing strategic plans
direct observation of candidate conducting feedback sessions
review of plan prepared by candidate outlining the issues, objectives and strategies for the organisation.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0171 | ICAP4037B | Contribute to the development of a strategy plan | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUU44 | ICTICT416 | Contribute to the development of strategic plans | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D557 | ICA40111 | Certificate IV in Information Technology | Qualification |
| D563 | ICA40711 | Certificate IV in Systems Analysis and Design | Qualification |