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Promote and represent the service

Promote and represent the service

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPRP004
State Code
AVB46
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
080509 - Public Relations
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
85
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to promote and represent the organisation to the community, including developing responses to negative publicity and perception.The unit applies to work in all industry sectors, and to individuals who work with significant autonomy, most likely in management roles. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Promote the service to the community
  • 1.1 Identify, access and analyse information that informs promotional activities
  • 1.2 Identify and target community stakeholders and their particular interests
  • 1.3 Provide accurate and positive information to the community about the service
  • 1.4 Facilitate opportunities for the community to view and contribute to the service
  • 1.5 Target communications to areas where the profile needs raising or clarifying
  • 1.6 Prepare and use community information materials and resources
  • 1.7 Develop information campaigns to address particular issues
  • 1.8 Encourage staff to participate in appropriate forums
2. Represent the service
  • 2.1 Clearly and accurately communicate the philosophy, purpose, policies and procedures of the service within scope of own role
  • 2.2 Promote the organisation consistently to external bodies that affect service operations, role and funding
  • 2.3 Identify and use opportunities for promotion constructively
  • 2.4 Respond to, and follow up questions and concerns about the service
  • 2.5 Represent the service’s need for resources to appropriate forums and organisations
  • 2.6 Represent the perspective and experience of the service to relevant forums and organisations
3. Respond to negative publicity and perceptions
  • 3.1 Seek advice from stakeholders and supporters in the community
  • 3.2 Nominate a spokesperson to represent the service
  • 3.3 Ensure communications used do not exacerbate existing negative perceptions
  • 3.4 Review organisation policies in light of issues raised
  • 3.5 Analyse negative publicity and perceptions about the service and develop and implement a strategy to deal with these issues
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC965 CHCORG620D Promote and represent the service Unit of competency