Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 4:31 AM AWST
22/07/2026 4:31 AM AWST
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Secure funding
Secure funding
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBATSIW515
BSBATSIW515
State Code
AUG93
AUG93
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to locate funding sources, make submissions and lobby to maximise the organisation’s chances of securing funds for its activities.It applies to individuals responsible for monitoring and guiding the activities of the organisation and securing funding for it to be able to undertake these activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify and contact funding bodies
- 1.1 Identify and investigate mainstream and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander funding sources
- 1.2 Gather information about potential funding bodies’ priorities, key areas and expected outcomes
- 1.3 Clearly explain organisational funding requirements to potential funding bodies
2 Prepare case for funding
- 2.1 Form team to oversee funding submission
- 2.2 Delegate tasks to staff if appropriate
- 2.3 Determine if consultant services should be engaged to provide technical assistance preparing case for funding
- 2.4 Ensure a proposal is prepared that meets funding body’s objectives, criteria and submission requirements
- 2.5 Ensure all existing financial obligations with respect to the funding body are up-to-date
3 Promote case for funding
- 3.1 Use networks to lobby funding body where appropriate
- 3.2 Seek representation with funding body if necessary
- 3.3 Advise key people of progress and outcome of submission
4 Appeal if necessary
- 4.1 Identify relevant appeal authorities and procedures for funding bodies
- 4.2 Determine whether an appeal should be made if funding submission is unsuccessful
- 4.3 Use the appeal system if required
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D4881 | BSBATSIW515C | Secure funding | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODR62 | BSBFNG407 | Oversee asset management in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFS7 | BSB50220 | Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Governance | Qualification |
| J586 | HLT60113 | Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Care | Qualification |
| J584 | HLT50113 | Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care | Qualification |
| J585 | HLT50213 | Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice | Qualification |
| AVU2 | BSB50715 | Diploma of Business (Governance) | Qualification |
| AWM4 | CHC52115 | Diploma of Community Development | Qualification |
| AWM0 | CHC52015 | Diploma of Community Services | Qualification |
| AWL5 | CHC44015 | Certificate IV in Coordination of volunteer programs | Qualification |