Unit of competency Outline

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Secure funding

Secure funding

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBATSIW515C
State Code
D4881
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
12/08/2014
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
12/08/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to locate funding sources, make submissions and lobby to maximise the organisation's chances of securing funds for its activities.Some aspects of governance activities may be subject to legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice relevant to different job roles and jurisdictions.
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 a case for funding
  • 2.1. Form a team to oversee the funding submission
  • 2.2. Delegate tasks to staff if appropriate
  • 2.3. Determine if consultant services should be engaged to provide technical assistance in preparing the case for funding
  • 2.4. Ensure a proposal is prepared that meets the 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 the case for funding
  • 3.1. Use networks to lobby the funding body where appropriate
  • 3.2. Seek representation with the funding body if necessary
  • 3.3. Advise key people of the progress and outcome of the 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 a funding submission is not successful
  • 4.3. Use the appeal system if required
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 candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Submission requirements may include:
demonstrable outcomes
development of costs
eligibility criteria
meeting timelines
participation of certain groups, such as women and youth.
Key people may include:
board or committee members
community members
Elders
management and staff
partner organisations
traditional owners.
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.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
identify possible sources of funding for organisational activities
identify required components of funding submissions
evaluate whether a funding submission meets the funding body's requirements
follow appeal procedures if required.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
participation on an actual or simulated board
access to examples of projects requiring funding
access to the internet or other sources of information about funding bodies
access to examples of relevant documents
knowledge and performance are assessed over time to confirm consistency in performance.

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:
observation of performance on a board or simulated board
analysis of actual or simulated funding submission
direct questioning combined with reflection of practical board performance by the candidate
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
demonstration of techniques
observation of presentations and group discussions
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge
observation of performance in role plays
analysis of feedback from other board members, staff, community or other stakeholders regarding performance.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBATSIM511C Develop enterprise opportunities.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0603 BSBATSIW515B Secure funding Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUG93 BSBATSIW515 Secure funding Unit of competency