1 High

Unit Title:

Develop and evaluate operational plans for own area of
responsibility

Level:

5

Credit value:

6

Guided learning hours:

25

Unit accreditation number:

Y/600/9588

Unit purpose and aim
This unit aims to allow learners the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding
to develop, implement, monitor and review operational plans for own area of responsibility.
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:

Assessment Criteria
The learner can:

1

Be able to align the
objectives of own area of
responsibility with those of
the organisation

1.1 Appraise an organisation’s
short- to medium-term
business plans
1.2 Identify the operational
objectives of own area of
responsibility
1.3 Analyse and align the
objectives of own area of
responsibility with those of
the organisation

2

Be able to develop
operational plans in line
with objectives

2.1 Develop and agree
operational plans for own
area of responsibility that
are compatible with those
of other areas
2.2 Analyse risks associated
with operational plans and
include contingency
arrangements

3

Be able to gain support for
and implement operational
plans

3.1 Communicate operational
plans to colleagues and
stakeholders
3.2 Gain support for
operational plans from
stakeholders
3.3 Implement operational
plans

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Exemplification

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Be able to monitor and
evaluate operational plans

4.1 Identify measurable criteria
and relevant sources of
information that can be
used to evaluate
operational plans
4.2 Develop procedures for
monitoring identified
measurable criteria
4.3 Use identified sources of
information to monitor and
evaluate an operational
plan
4.4 Reflect on own and others’
experiences and use these
to inform future actions
4.5 Evaluate performance
against an operational plan
and make
recommendations that
identify good practice and
areas for improvement

Assessment
This unit needs to be assessed in line with the Skills for Care and Development QCF Assessment
principles.
Assessment...