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.

Which legislative requirements are appropriate for this standard?
The State/Territory Act(s) governing incorporation of associations and operation of associations in the relevant State or Territory and regulations under Act(s), legislation relating to accounts, taxation and employment of people (where appropriate).

What could be included in the program?
Commonwealth Government community programs under the Natural Heritage Trust, Rural Industry Programs, Business Programs and State Government community programs related to the environment.

Which government agency and legal advice is relevant to this standard?
Government agency that is responsible for incorporation and registration of associations, government agency responsible for program, private legal practitioner and government employed practitioner.

Which group structure may be included?
Committees and sub-committees, officers, agents and employees.

Which areas may require consents of members?
Act on behalf of group to commence incorporation, objectives and rules, name and elections/appointments.

What are the objectives and operating rules?
Objectives define the scope of operation of the group, and rules may be standard rules provided by government in legislation in original or modified form, or special rules drafted for the group.

Which association documents and processes may be included?
Establishment of banking accounts, contract management, public officer training and duties. and governance arrangements.

Which diverse contexts may be included?
Development and incorporation of group are in the context of diverse range of people of different cultural backgrounds including migrants and Indigenous peoples, both sexes, and people with disabilities.

What are the group operating processes relevant to this standard?
Financial and banking, contractual, purchase of goods and services, management, committee meetings and records.

What levels of literacy are included?
Research and interpret general and specific information on program, environmental issues and projects.

What forms of communication may be relevant?
Seeking information from group and other coordinators and leaders, one-to-one and small group presentation to different community members, public speaking to a range of audiences, and handling contentious issues with sensitivity to diverse viewpoints.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in managing the incorporation of a group requires evidence that there has been effective and efficient management of the incorporation of a group and has been successfully incorporated according to community and agency guidelines and best practice procedures. The skills and knowledge required to manage the incorporation of a group must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts. For example, this could include different community groups and organisational structures.
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:

Basic legal processes and related legislation.
Reporting procedures for incorporated groups and for groups in programs.
Basic organisational structures and processes.
Basic financial processes.
Incorporation principles and local legislation.
Incorporation and reporting requirements of program.
Establishment of groups and operating procedures.
Basic management and probity principles.

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:

Present proposals to group.
Establish groups and operating procedures.
Communicate and negotiate.
Explain processes and procedures to committee and group.
Work with committee.
Seek and interpret advice.
Give instructions for preparation of documents.
Draft documents.
Resolve conflict.

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 the incorporation of a group at meetings or formally in writing with clients and stakeholders. (3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Implementing the incorporation of a group will require information to be collected, analysed and organised by consultation with others and research of existing resources. (2)

Planning and organising activities
Incorporation activities are planned and organised in accordance with corporations law of the respective state or territory and in consultation with stakeholders. (2)

Working with others and in teams
Implementing the incorporation of a group will require coordination of self and others in a team. (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Basic mathematical techniques relating to incorporation could be applied. (1)

Solving problems
While implementing the incorporation of a group, technical, organisational and cultural problems may arise requiring complex solutions. (3)

Using technology
Data gathering and information presentation technology may be required. (1)