Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement explains the scope and context of the unit of competency allowing for differences between workplaces. The scope of variables chosen for training and assessment requirements will depend on the particular work situation.

Groups to which the organisation is promoted include:
Internal and external clients
Professional networks
Managers
Funding bodies
Political groups
Community groups and associations

Networks include:
Formal and informal groups which are directly related to work activities or which make a valuable contribution to effective performance

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects of assessment, and the essential knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency in this unit. The Evidence Guide is an integral part of the assessment of competency and it should be read carefully in conjunction with the Range Statement, elements and performance criteria.
Critical aspects of assessment:
Maintaining a network of formal and informal groups relevant to the work situation
Ability to represent organisation in both formal and informal settings in a positive manner

Essential knowledge:
Approaches to networking
Relevant organisations and services
Funding bodies and lines of contact
Relevant key bodies/individuals
Marketing techniques applicable to the service or organisation
Communication techniques
Communication and interpersonal

Essential skills:
Promotion
Networking
Negotiation

Resource implications:
Access to appropriate workplace where assessment can be conducted or
Simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment

Consistency in performance:
Assessment may include observations, questioning and evidence gathered from the workplace
Assessment may be take place on one occasion but must include a range of group settings/networks

Context of assessment:
This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions. This may include the use of languages other than English and alternative communications systems.