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Develop, manage and review campaigns and projects
Develop, manage and review campaigns and projects
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBWRK501A
BSBWRK501A
State Code
D1046
D1046
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2014
Field of Education
080309 - Industrial Relations
Original Release Date
21/07/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to effectively plan, manage and review union campaigns or projects.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan campaigns and projects
- 1.1. Undertake research to establish issues and requirements for the campaign or project
- 1.2. Establish steering committee, if appropriate, with terms of reference
- 1.3. Establish and agree upon objectives and outcomes with stakeholders
- 1.4. Establish and identify decision-makers and points of influence to support the campaign
- 1.5. Develop and communicate an action plan
- 1.6. Identify key indicators, milestones and measures and put evaluation techniques in place to monitor progress
- 1.7. Disseminate communication and monitoring mechanisms
- 1.8. Allocate resources and establish systems for recording and maintaining records
2. Manage campaigns and projects
- 2.1. Select relevant people to be involved on the basis of interest and suitable skill sets, and clarify roles and responsibilities
- 2.2. Allocate staff time to undertake work and establish work plans with and for individual staff members
- 2.3. Implement risk management strategies as required
- 2.4. Monitor campaign or project against plan, and negotiate and agree on adjustments with relevant people if required
- 2.5. Develop and support team members
- 2.6. Provide relevant people with feedback about their performance
- 2.7. Ensure meetings are convened with steering committee or work team as agreed or required
3. Manage campaign or project budget
- 3.1. Research cost estimates thoroughly and include contingency allowances
- 3.2. Prepare budget and gain approval from relevant people
- 3.3. Monitor expenditure against budget regularly and record accurately in accordance with union requirements
- 3.4. Negotiate revisions to budget as required
4. Review campaign or project
- 4.1. Review and measure established objectives against actual outcomes
- 4.2. Review budget and consider actual expenditure against allocated expenditure
- 4.3. Debrief project or campaign and make recommendations for future activities
- 4.4. Document lessons learned from the campaign or project and store appropriately for future use
- 4.5. Share reports on outcomes with others who may benefit from the review process
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.
Campaigns or projects may include:
activities that can be seen to have concrete outcomes and a defined endpoint, and which require activities that are distinct from normal day-to-day work, for example:
introduce a new membership system
set up a call centre
delegate or staff development
campaigns about industry issues
campaigns or projects about wages and conditions
delegate conference, targeted organising campaigns or projects
public awareness or media campaigns or projects
Steering committee may refer to:
any designated group with authority in relation to the campaign or project
delegates and activists
group of organisers
group of workplace representatives
management committee
members
reference group
sub-committee
workplace organising committee
Action plan will include:
activities
budgets
communication strategies
resource requirements
risk analysis
strategies
time lines
Resources may include:
campaign or project staff
contractors or consultants
funds
special tools or equipment
technology
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.
Campaigns or projects may include:
activities that can be seen to have concrete outcomes and a defined endpoint, and which require activities that are distinct from normal day-to-day work, for example:
introduce a new membership system
set up a call centre
delegate or staff development
campaigns about industry issues
campaigns or projects about wages and conditions
delegate conference, targeted organising campaigns or projects
public awareness or media campaigns or projects
Steering committee may refer to:
any designated group with authority in relation to the campaign or project
delegates and activists
group of organisers
group of workplace representatives
management committee
members
reference group
sub-committee
workplace organising committee
Action plan will include:
activities
budgets
communication strategies
resource requirements
risk analysis
strategies
time lines
Resources may include:
campaign or project staff
contractors or consultants
funds
special tools or equipment
technology
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 following is essential:
documents that demonstrate evidence of having managed all stages of a real or simulated project or campaign; project or campaign plan, notes from team meetings, budget, project or campaign communications
analysis of outcomes of project or campaign and how it could have been more efficient or effective
knowledge of organising frameworks.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a range of documents related to a union campaign or project.
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:
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of organisational priorities, structure and processes of union/s
review of action plan developed for campaign or project
review of work plans established with and for individual staff members
evaluation of feedback provided to relevant people about their performance.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other workplace relations units.
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 following is essential:
documents that demonstrate evidence of having managed all stages of a real or simulated project or campaign; project or campaign plan, notes from team meetings, budget, project or campaign communications
analysis of outcomes of project or campaign and how it could have been more efficient or effective
knowledge of organising frameworks.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a range of documents related to a union campaign or project.
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:
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of organisational priorities, structure and processes of union/s
review of action plan developed for campaign or project
review of work plans established with and for individual staff members
evaluation of feedback provided to relevant people about their performance.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other workplace relations units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7099 | BSBUN501A | Develop, manage and review campaigns and projects | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J045 | CHC52312 | Diploma of Community Services (Development and or Humanitarian Assistance) | Qualification |
| J025 | CHC42012 | Certificate IV in Employment Services | Qualification |
| D180 | BSB51807 | Diploma of Unionism and Industrial Relations | Qualification |