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Manage a community sector organisation

Manage a community sector organisation

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCORG614B
State Code
D8601
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2011
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
04/08/2011
Nominal Hours
95
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to plan and monitor the development direction and changes of a complex organisation, range of programs or major program area
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Coordinate organisation planning
  • 1.1 Identify appropriate strategic alliances and negotiate and maintain participation
  • 1.2 Identify overall purpose and philosophy of the organisation and translate into a written or recorded set of aims and objectives which are clearly understood, measurable and attainable and evaluated as appropriate
  • 1.3 Implement appropriate corporate planning processes that make best use of internal and external consultation processes
  • 1.4 Implement appropriate corporate planning processes to ensure responsiveness to client needs
  • 1.5 Undertake appropriate consultation with relevant people and agencies
  • 1.6 Establish appropriate management structure and process to coordinate corporate planning, advise decision-makers and reflect principles and philosophy of the organisation
  • 1.7 Analyse the way in which values and beliefs of workers and stakeholders may influence defined organisation purpose and philosophy and communicate to all relevant participants
  • 1.8 Make resources available as appropriate to support the planning processes at all levels
  • 1.9 Develop systems, processes and timeframes for all aspects and components of the planning process
2. Design and implement the structures and process of the organisation
  • 2.1 Determine appropriate structure for the organisation to match organisation philosophy and purpose
  • 2.2 Develop, agree, implement and monitor lines of decision-making and accountability
  • 2.3 Prepare budgets in line with strategic plan and make allowance for all requirements and components of planning and implementation of programs and services
  • 2.4 Establish financial accountability systems which meet agreed organisation best practice provisions
  • 2.5 Ensure planning guidelines provide for inclusion of appropriate statutory, legislative and practice provisions
  • 2.6 Develop clear, fully documented planning guidelines and systems and make them accessible to all involved
3. Implement evaluation processes
  • 3.1 Hold appropriate consultations with stakeholders to examine issues and trends and advise decision-makers of outcomes as required
  • 3.2 Complete all required reporting in a timely way in accordance with organisation requirements
  • 3.3 Identify, develop and implement appropriate evaluation arrangements with representation from relevant stakeholder groups
  • 3.4 Prepare advice and provide to decision-makers within the negotiated format and timeframe
4. Enable organisation to meet legal requirements
  • 4.1 Implement mechanisms to ensure relevant commonwealth, state and local government legal requirements are identified and adhered to
  • 4.2 Regularly update information about current legal requirements and if appropriate, develop proposals to modify organisation policy and procedures
5. Establish the profile of the organisation and market its services
  • 5.1 Use formal and informal networks as channels to communicate the organisation's activities and achievements
  • 5.2 Use a range of communication media and activities to convey information about activities and achievements of the organisation to encourage support and interest
  • 5.3 Seek and utilise opportunities to promote the organisation through media, government and the community
  • 5.4 Display confidentiality and sensitivity in details, content and extent of public comment on organisation's activities
6. Give direction for the effective management of the organisation
  • 6.1 When required, develop and articulate policies and procedures for the employment role of the organisation and monitor their implementation
  • 6.2 Promptly address problems in implementing defined procedures to ensure resolution
  • 6.3 Prepare reports to comprehensively and accurately describe organisation's activities and achievements and present to relevant stakeholders and management, as required
  • 6.4 When required, facilitate processes of management and/or board meetings to ensure effective and informed deliberations and decision-making
  • 6.5 Identify and implement mechanisms for effective coordination of activities and services
7. Manage changes in the organisation
  • 7.1 Identify policy, social, political and economic trends and assess their potential impact on the organisation
  • 7.2 Assess and revise management and work practices relative to social, political and economic trends and impacts
  • 7.3 Define and monitor indicators for change within the organisation
  • 7.4 Identify and promote opportunities for positive change and undertake appropriate work to maximise support from staff, clients and stakeholders
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2644 CHCORG614A Manage a community sector organisation Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC963 CHCORG614C Manage a community sector organisation Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D329 CHC60308 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management Qualification