Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.
Stakeholders may include:
all those individuals and groups both inside and outside the organisation that have some direct interest in the organisation's behaviour, actions, products and services such as:
employees at all levels of the organisation
other public sector organisations
union and association representatives
boards of management
government
Ministers
clients
Factors to be considered in research phase may include:
required outcomes
government policy and direction
links to organisational goals and objectives
market capabilities
needs analysis
background and current situation
funding availability
timing
interdependency with other activities
constraints
cost-benefit ratio
consultative processes
ownership/sponsorship
Market analysis may include:
structure of and 'players' in the market
market capability
market maturity
market strength
factors/conditions which may affect supply
potential impact of intended activity
environmental issues
Legislation, policy and procedures may include:
Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation including equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination law
national and international codes of practice and standards
the organisation's policies and practices
government policy
codes of conduct
national competition policy
Risk analysis may include:
financial matters
people
assets and physical environment
reputation and image
legal issues
business continuity
political impact
community interest

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public service
PSPGOV601B Apply government systems
PSPGOV602B Establish and maintain strategic networks
PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPPOL603A Manage policy implementation
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
business case development in a range of (2 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, procedures and protocols related to developing a business case
workplace scenarios and case studies to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when developing a business case
guidelines for constructing business cases in the public sector
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when developing a business case, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
business case development in a range of (2 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
demonstration
portfolios
projects
questioning
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments