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Establish and review the business continuity management framework and strategies

Establish and review the business continuity management framework and strategies

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBCON701A
State Code
D2779
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/03/2009
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/09/2014
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
30/09/2014
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to establish and review the formal and/or informal business continuity management framework and strategies for an organisation. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish business continuity management framework
  • 1.1. Gain support for the business continuity management framework from relevant personnel
  • 1.2. Demonstrate clear sponsorship, responsibility and accountability for the business continuity management framework
  • 1.3. In consultation with others, establish governance structures for the business continuity management framework, in line with the size of the organisation
  • 1.4. Determine and seek approval for resources required to implement the business continuity management framework
  • 1.5. Support relevant personnel to implement the business continuity management framework
  • 1.6. Establish a management system for the organisation's business continuity management program
  • 1.7. Seek management approval of the organisation's business continuity management framework
2. Monitor the business continuity management framework and strategies
  • 2.1. Develop an appropriate cyclical review process for monitoring the business continuity management framework
  • 2.2. Provide relevant personnel with information relating to the cyclical review process for the business continuity management framework
  • 2.3. Develop and seek approval of tools to verify and validate the business continuity management framework activities, processes and plans, appropriate to the organisation
  • 2.4. Consult with relevant personnel about the implementation of the business continuity management framework
  • 2.5. Monitor business continuity management framework learning, development and exercises across organisation
3. Review and evaluate the business continuity management framework and strategies
  • 3.1. Review and analyse reports on business continuity management framework learning and development exercises
  • 3.2. Review and analyse the organisation's communication strategy and implement changes
  • 3.3. Review and update the overall business continuity management framework activities, processes, plans and resources according to results pre and post activation
  • 3.4. Analyse and integrate the organisation's business impact assessment/s and identify dependencies and interdependencies if applicable
  • 3.5. Implement and conduct business continuity management program audits
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 participant, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant personnel may include:
chief executive officer
company board
delegated business continuity management officer
directors
department managers
supervisors
chief financial officer (CFO)
chief operating officer (COO)
workplace health and safety officers (WHSO)
Governance structures may include:
authorisation processes
development and coordination of business continuity management framework
monitoring the business continuity management framework
organisational chart showing management functions and reporting responsibilities
tracking and measurement of performance and outcome of the business continuity management framework
Management may include:
chief executive officer
company board
delegated business continuity management director/officer
department managers
directors
supervisors
Resources may include:
critical written and/or electronic records
emergency services
facilities and/or accommodation
finances
information technology infrastructure and applications management
insurance
media relations/communications officer
outsourced services
personnel/human resources
plant and equipment
premises
telecommunications
salvage crew
training personnel
Tools may include:
component testing (simple checks)
desktop scenario tests
financial audit
hazard and risk identification documentation
information systems
live simulation tests
performance audits
plant and equipment maintenance schedules
technical testing (detailed checks)
workplace health and safety audit
Exercises may include:
drills
discussion exercises
modelling
planned walkthroughs
scenario planning and exercising
simulated exercises
testing
Pre and post activation may include:
aims and objectives for business continuity management exercise plan
amendment of business continuity management plan following exercise
assessment of current business continuity management plan
feedback documentation from exercises
identification of emerging threats and risks
Dependencies may include:
office furniture
office supplies
personnel
systems and applications
vital records
Interdependencies may include:
communications
outsourcer and third party suppliers
power
sanitation
security
transport
water
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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
knowledge and understanding of an organisation's culture and capabilities, and the need for sustainable business continuity management planning
demonstrated ability to think strategically and to work effectively with others to establish a business continuity management framework for an organisation.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to workplace business continuity documentation
access to feedback from teams and all levels of management.

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:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence
third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the participant
observation of presentations
work based projects or case studies
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of business continuity management framework.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUL73 BSBCON801 Establish and review the business continuity management framework and strategies Unit of competency