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This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 4.0.

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Define terms of reference and evaluation context

1.1 Identify and clarify the preferred outcomes of the monitoring, evaluation and reporting program, who will use the information and for what purpose

1.2 Identify the key stakeholders who will be consulted

1.3 Select evaluation and monitoring methods that are suitable to the size and significance of the program, and the terms of reference

1.4 Complete a review of existing evidence and literature relevant to the proposed evaluation

1.5 Develop an approach to monitoring and evaluating a project or production that supports broader management targets, Natural Resource Management standards, targets and outputs

2. Identify the key stages and outcomes of the program

2.1 Define key stages, milestones and timeframe

2.2 Communicate the details of the program and delivery timeline for endorsement with clients and stakeholders

2.3 Identify potential risks that may impact on the proposed program

2.4 Refine targets and objectives to minimise risks

3. Define reporting and record keeping requirements for data management

3.1 Identify data collection, management and reporting requirements to meet the objectives of the program

3.2 Identify existing data sets that may be accessed for the program

3.3 Design data collection protocols so relevant standards and required formats are met

3.4 Identify how data will be stored to ensure security and appropriate access, taking required formats into account

3.5 Identify the information products required, taking clients and stakeholders' needs into account, and use in decision making

3.6 Design reports to suit program audience types

4. Identify the resources needed to implement and evaluate the program

4.1 Design an evaluation strategy for the program

4.2 Identify the personnel and skills sets required to implement the evaluation program

4.2 Assess the material resources required to undertake the work

4.3 Determine the cost of the program and develop a budget

4.4 Present an overview of the monitoring, evaluation and reporting program, along with budget for ongoing evaluation, to management

Skill

Description

Oral communication

• Interpret and communicate reporting requirements across a range of areas, relevant to product or process

Numeracy

• Design numerical reports to that clearly express set requirements

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Comments

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AHCBUS614 Develop a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program

AHCBUS606 Develop a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program

Performance criteria clarified

Foundation skills added

Assessment requirements updated

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Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 4.0.