Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:27 AM AWST
22/07/2026 10:27 AM AWST
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Develop social housing enterprise opportunities
Develop social housing enterprise opportunities
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCH521B
CHCCH521B
State Code
D2283
D2283
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/07/2014
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
17/07/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to investigate, negotiate and implement new business opportunities for social housing providers
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify resources for new business or project opportunities
- 1.1 Investigate and identify project opportunities
- 1.2 Undertake feasibility study to determine likely project viability
- 1.3 Assess practicability of project opportunity in line with perceived risks, returns sought and resources available
2. Undertake a risk management analysis for new business or project opportunities
- 2.1 Assess risks associated with new projects and take steps to maximise outcomes
- 2.2 Involve stakeholders in risk management
3. Develop business or project ideas and options
- 3.1 Identify and assess financial costs and resource requirements
- 3.2 Develop project timeframe
- 3.3 Implement appropriate structures to oversee new projects/business as relevant
- 3.4 Establish, monitor and review policies and procedures to manage the use of staff, equipment and other physical assets, on a regular basis
4. Implement new business or project strategies
- 4.1 Communicate new business strategies to relevant stakeholders
- 4.2 Clearly communicate roles and responsibilities of all parties
- 4.3 Implement the project or new business in line with all relevant guidelines, legal and taxation requirements
- 4.4 Maintain and keep required records to ensure legal organisation and statutory requirements are met
- 4.5 Develop and sign contracts where appropriate
- 4.6 Establish regular feedback mechanisms
5. Evaluate new business or project opportunities
- 5.1 Ensure that evaluation strategy and related techniques devised to collect and analyse data, meet the needs of decision-makers, funding organisations, business partners and others with a stake in the project or new business
- 5.2 Consult all stakeholders on criteria used to evaluate the effectiveness of the project/business
- 5.3 Use evaluation information for project or business revision, ongoing development and implementation
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. Add any 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.
New business or project opportunities may include but are not limited to:
Government funding
Private partnerships
Private investment
Philanthropic opportunities
Community partnerships
Government partnerships
Identifying and acquiring resources includes:
Preparing submissions
Liaising with key stakeholders
Assessing availability and accessibility to funding
Relevant information may include but is not limited to:
Business plans
Funding guidelines
Stakeholders may include but are not limited to:
Local business
Tenants
Applicants
Funding bodies
Staff
Board of Directors
Viability may include, but is not limited to:
Opportunities available
Market competition
Timing/ cyclical considerations
Skills available
Resources available
Location and/ or premises available
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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.
New business or project opportunities may include but are not limited to:
Government funding
Private partnerships
Private investment
Philanthropic opportunities
Community partnerships
Government partnerships
Identifying and acquiring resources includes:
Preparing submissions
Liaising with key stakeholders
Assessing availability and accessibility to funding
Relevant information may include but is not limited to:
Business plans
Funding guidelines
Stakeholders may include but are not limited to:
Local business
Tenants
Applicants
Funding bodies
Staff
Board of Directors
Viability may include, but is not limited to:
Opportunities available
Market competition
Timing/ cyclical considerations
Skills available
Resources available
Location and/ or premises available
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditionsThis may include the use of languages other than English and alternative communications systems
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resources required for assessment include access to:
an appropriate workplace where assessment can be conducted or simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment
Method of assessment may include:
Observation
Written assessment
Case studies
Evidence of materials developed in the workplace
Questioning
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditionsThis may include the use of languages other than English and alternative communications systems
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resources required for assessment include access to:
an appropriate workplace where assessment can be conducted or simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment
Method of assessment may include:
Observation
Written assessment
Case studies
Evidence of materials developed in the workplace
Questioning
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3018 | CHCCH21A | Develop social housing enterprise opportunities | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVB26 | CHCSOH011 | Develop social housing enterprise opportunities | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J038 | CHC50812 | Diploma of Social Housing | Qualification |