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Build business opportunities and community initiatives
Build business opportunities and community initiatives
Unit of competency
National Code
LGAGCM709A
LGAGCM709A
State Code
D2856
D2856
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/08/2014
Field of Education
080509 - Public Relations
Original Release Date
15/08/2014
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit covers the building of business and entrepreneurial skills necessary to develop new opportunities, programs and services that will grow the economic base of the community and council.Elected members and senior council managers require the skills to develop business opportunities within councils and within and on behalf of their communities and so opportunity seeking, environmental analysis, business case development and planning skills are addressed in this unit.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse regional and local business environments in which council operates
- 1.1 Research is conducted to determine and analyse the business environments in which council operates.
- 1.2 Data on business trends is accessed and analysed to provide relevant knowledge about the business environment.
- 1.3 Risks and opportunities from internal and external environments are identified.
- 1.4 Businesses are consulted to develop a greater understanding of the services they deliver and their requirements.
2. Identify and scope development opportunities within the community
- 2.1 Current and future needs of the community as a whole are assessed for their growth and development opportunities.
- 2.2 Consultation with key groups and stakeholders is conducted to form relationships and clarify needs.
- 2.3 Associations or public sector enterprises are approached to consider working collaboratively with council to achieve developments within the community.
- 2.4 Feasibility studies and reports are conducted to assess the viability and sustainability of development opportunities.
- 2.5 Senior management and council are regularly informed of proposals, costings and funding requirements.
- 2.6 Draft proposals for business development initiatives are developed in consultation with key stakeholders and personnel.
- 2.7 Approval for development programs is sought from senior management, council and CEO where necessary.
3. Analyse council's capabilities to develop opportunities
- 3.1 Council's key capability statements are developed in consultation with appropriate personnel.
- 3.2 Analysis is conducted to identify council capacity to meet the needs and expectations of the business environment.
- 3.3 State and federal funding available to support development activities is identified and allocated accordingly.
- 3.4 Infrastructure within municipality is assessed to determine current and future capacity requirements.
4. Manage development and implementation of business and community initiatives
- 4.1 Financial and non-financial resources to support delivery of development programs are coordinated and budgeted for.
- 4.2 Partnerships with associations or public sector enterprises are established and formalised.
- 4.3 Programs are designed, developed and implemented to deliver agreed outcomes using identified council protocols and processes.
- 4.4 Programs and initiatives are marketed effectively and efficiently to the community.
- 4.5 Programs are monitored, reviewed and evaluated against desired outcomes and evaluation criteria.
- 4.6 Business and community development programs are reported back to the community.
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Research may include:
trends in growth and type of businesses in the municipality
economic conditions
growth in industry sectors
current and emerging industry trends
population figures and trends
environmental conditions and impact of any proposal on environmental sustainability
analysis of relevant statistics, including those from the Australian Bureau of Statistics
workforce trends
Opportunities may include:
rural development initiatives
seminars for small to medium sized businesses
creating a business network
training for existing and potential businesses
assistance in starting up a new business
attracting industries into the local area
Feasibility studies may address:
existing and potential demand for proposed products or services
council's capacity to deliver proposed service alone or in partnership
costings and the need for additional funding
Infrastructure may include:
roads infrastructure
rail infrastructure
telecommunications infrastructure
other services and facilities supplied by all tiers of government
access to public sector services and facilities
Financial and non-financial resources may include:
appropriately skilled staff
additional training
temporary staff assistance
additional corporate funding
Council protocols may include:
internal resourcing
contracting out part or all of the design, development and implementation
Research may include:
trends in growth and type of businesses in the municipality
economic conditions
growth in industry sectors
current and emerging industry trends
population figures and trends
environmental conditions and impact of any proposal on environmental sustainability
analysis of relevant statistics, including those from the Australian Bureau of Statistics
workforce trends
Opportunities may include:
rural development initiatives
seminars for small to medium sized businesses
creating a business network
training for existing and potential businesses
assistance in starting up a new business
attracting industries into the local area
Feasibility studies may address:
existing and potential demand for proposed products or services
council's capacity to deliver proposed service alone or in partnership
costings and the need for additional funding
Infrastructure may include:
roads infrastructure
rail infrastructure
telecommunications infrastructure
other services and facilities supplied by all tiers of government
access to public sector services and facilities
Financial and non-financial resources may include:
appropriately skilled staff
additional training
temporary staff assistance
additional corporate funding
Council protocols may include:
internal resourcing
contracting out part or all of the design, development and implementation
Overview of assessment requirements
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the elements to the required performance level detailed in the performance criteria. The unit's skill and knowledge requirements must also be demonstrated. The candidate will demonstrate the capacity to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to drive and manage community initiatives and the building of business opportunities.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
The demonstrated ability to:
analyse, scope, implement and manage business development opportunities in the field of local government
engage in appropriate research, consultation, and development and implementation of activities
Context of assessment
Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken with the context of the local government framework. Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, including the range of variables applicable to the workplace environment.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
preparation of a major workplace project report/portfolio (that may incorporate assessment of related units) as a key form of assessment that enables candidates to integrate the learning and assessment project into their regular work responsibilities, which enables integrated and holistic assessment of the complex skills and knowledge addressed in this unit
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate his/her handling of a range of contingencies
written and oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioner
completion of self-paced learning materials, including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated management environments.
Resource implications
Access to a workplace or simulated case study that provides the following resources:
relevant council documents, such as strategic and operational plans
relevant local government legislation and regulations
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the elements to the required performance level detailed in the performance criteria. The unit's skill and knowledge requirements must also be demonstrated. The candidate will demonstrate the capacity to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to drive and manage community initiatives and the building of business opportunities.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
The demonstrated ability to:
analyse, scope, implement and manage business development opportunities in the field of local government
engage in appropriate research, consultation, and development and implementation of activities
Context of assessment
Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken with the context of the local government framework. Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, including the range of variables applicable to the workplace environment.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
preparation of a major workplace project report/portfolio (that may incorporate assessment of related units) as a key form of assessment that enables candidates to integrate the learning and assessment project into their regular work responsibilities, which enables integrated and holistic assessment of the complex skills and knowledge addressed in this unit
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate his/her handling of a range of contingencies
written and oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioner
completion of self-paced learning materials, including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated management environments.
Resource implications
Access to a workplace or simulated case study that provides the following resources:
relevant council documents, such as strategic and operational plans
relevant local government legislation and regulations
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D352 | LGA70108 | Graduate Certificate In Local Government Management | Qualification |