Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 4.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program.
This unit applies to individuals who take personal responsibility for their own work and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They must analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities in relation to implementing the program. They analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.
All work must be carried out to comply with organisational requirements, workplace health and safety legislation and codes, sustainability practices, and in consultation with the management team.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Business (BUS)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Implement a monitoring and evaluation strategy |
1.1 Collect baseline data for program to be monitored and evaluated 1.2 Consult with stakeholders with an interest in the program to be monitored and evaluated 1.3 Brief colleagues, staff and contractors who will be involved in implementing the program on the monitoring and evaluation methods selected and justification 1.4 Ensure standard procedures and recording templates are available for use 1.5 Ensure program timelines are communicated and monitored 1.6 Implement chosen monitoring and evaluation methods in accordance with defined strategy 1.7 Monitor program expenditure and compare with budget |
2. Collect and analyse data |
2.1 Ensure data and information is collected following relevant standards and format 2.2 Assess if further data or information is needed to answer key evaluation questions and adjust design as required 2.3 Ensure data is appropriately stored and can be accessed as needed 2.4 Facilitate access for colleagues and contractors involved in the monitoring and evaluation process |
3. Prepare reports and provide information |
3.1 Compare outcomes against milestones 3.2 Produce reports with information appropriate for stakeholders 3.3 Evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency and appropriateness of investment and project priorities as required by the evaluation design 3.4 Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholder groups according to program schedule 3.5 Negotiate changes to projects and programs with stakeholders 3.6 Implement changes to improve the delivery and alignment of projects with organisational targets 3.7 Ensure the style of reporting reflects the needs of the audience and how information is to be used |
4. Review the monitoring and evaluation process |
4.1 Review and adapt ongoing evaluation strategy and processes, and provide feedback on the implementation and the evaluation design 4.2 Foster a culture of self-evaluation and learning through encouraging ongoing participation, consultation and communication with stakeholders |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill |
Description |
Writing |
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Oral communication |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHCBUS615 Implement a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program |
AHCBUS607 Implement a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program |
Performance criteria clarified Foundation skills added Assessment requirements updated |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72