Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 1:05 PM AWST
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Prepare a functional analysis for an organisation
Prepare a functional analysis for an organisation
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBRKG603B
BSBRKG603B
State Code
D0989
D0989
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/07/2014
Field of Education
080307 - Organisation Management
Original Release Date
10/07/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to analyse the functions, activities and transactions of an organisation or business unit, and to identify and define its boundaries.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish functions of the organisation at the highest level
- 1.1. Examine organisational or jurisdictional documentation to establish its principal functions
- 1.2. Identify programs, projects and supporting activities from reporting documentation, and allocate these to established functions
- 1.3. Analyse relationship between programs, projects and supporting activities and functions to identify overlap, ambiguities and omissions
- 1.4. Document and validate established functions, in accordance with organisational and industry standards
2. Determine component activities and transactions of identified functions
- 2.1. Review documentation of programs, projects and supporting activities allocated to established functions to develop a statement of all activities performed by the organisation, unit or jurisdiction using appropriate analysis methods
- 2.2. Obtain information about recurring transactions and actions by consulting agents; and examine organisational and jurisdictional documentation, including records generated by the processes
- 2.3. Analyse imminent changes to organisation, unit or jurisdiction's business for impact on identified activities
- 2.4. Document and review determined actions and transactions at activity level in preparation for validation, in accordance with industry standards
3. Build a functional representation of the organisation
- 3.1. Review and refine assembled documentation of transactions, activities and functions for completeness, accuracy and appropriateness of terminology
- 3.2. Document combined functional analysis in accordance with industry standards
- 3.3. Identify activities and functions mapped to organisational structures to direct and indirect relationships and anomalies
- 3.4. Document findings on relationships between functions and structure to build a functional representation
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, 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.
Organisational or jurisdictional documentation may include:
administrative orders
annual accounts and budget statements
annual reports
audit reports
corporate plans, goals, mission statements and strategy statements
establishment charters
deeds of agreement
incorporation documentation
legislation
licensing and registration documents
official statements to shareholders
Appropriate analysis methods may include:
activity-based thesauruses and classifications
logical or chronological analyses
proprietal (software) systems
published analyses
standards
workflow-based analyses
Agents may include:
contractors
customers and clients
employees
Documenting combined functional analysis may include:
written reports
presentations
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.
Organisational or jurisdictional documentation may include:
administrative orders
annual accounts and budget statements
annual reports
audit reports
corporate plans, goals, mission statements and strategy statements
establishment charters
deeds of agreement
incorporation documentation
legislation
licensing and registration documents
official statements to shareholders
Appropriate analysis methods may include:
activity-based thesauruses and classifications
logical or chronological analyses
proprietal (software) systems
published analyses
standards
workflow-based analyses
Agents may include:
contractors
customers and clients
employees
Documenting combined functional analysis may include:
written reports
presentations
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
researching, developing and documenting a functional representation of the organisation including analysis of the legislative and social framework in which the organisation operates
knowledge of the organisation's functions and activities.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to an actual workplace or simulated environment
access to examples of records, recordkeeping systems and policies
access to office equipment and resources.
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:
assessment of written reports on the functional analysis of an organisation
demonstration of research techniques to gather information on the legal, social, regulatory and organisational environment, and organisational functions and activities
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
observation of presentations of reports on the legal, social, regulatory and organisational environment and recordkeeping requirements
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
review of authenticated documents from the workplace or training environment
review of testimony from team members, colleagues, supervisors or managers.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
administration units
other knowledge management units.
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:
researching, developing and documenting a functional representation of the organisation including analysis of the legislative and social framework in which the organisation operates
knowledge of the organisation's functions and activities.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to an actual workplace or simulated environment
access to examples of records, recordkeeping systems and policies
access to office equipment and resources.
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:
assessment of written reports on the functional analysis of an organisation
demonstration of research techniques to gather information on the legal, social, regulatory and organisational environment, and organisational functions and activities
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
observation of presentations of reports on the legal, social, regulatory and organisational environment and recordkeeping requirements
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
review of authenticated documents from the workplace or training environment
review of testimony from team members, colleagues, supervisors or managers.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
administration units
other knowledge management units.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUL86 | BSBRKG603 | Prepare a functional analysis for an organisation | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D188 | BSB60807 | Advanced Diploma of Recordkeeping | Qualification |