252032 Develop, Implement and Evaluate an Operational Plan

This Unit Standard is intended for managers in all economic sectors. These managers would typically be second-level managers such as heads of department, section heads or divisional heads, who may have more than one team reporting to them.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
- Developing an operational plan for a unit.
- Implementing an operational plan.
- Monitoring, measuring and evaluating the achievement of goals and objectives.

NQF Level 5 - 8 Credits

This unit standard replaces:
115219 Perform search and recover operations at an emergency scene

Learning assumed to be in place and recognition of prior learning
It is assumed that learners are competent in:
- Communication at NQF Level 4.
- Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4.
- Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4.

Unit standard range
- The learner is required to apply the learning in respect of his/her own area of responsibility.
- Unit refers to the division, department or business unit in which the learner is responsible for managing and leading staff.
- Entity includes, but is not limited to, a company, business unit, public institution, small business, Non-Profit Organisation or Non-Governmental Organisation.
- Operational plan includes a business plan.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

Specific Outcome 1
Develop operational strategies for a unit.

Specific Outcome 2
Develop an operation plan for a unit.

Specific Outcome 3
Develop an operation plan for a unit.

Specific Outcome 4
Monitor, measure and evaluate the achievement of goals and objectives.