BSBADM405 Assessment 2
BSBADM405 Assessment 2
BSBADM405 Assessment 2
Organise Meetings
Assessment 2 - Practical Project
Table of Contents
Learner Instructions ............................................................................................................................. 3
Learner Details ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Competency Record............................................................................................................................. 5
Assessment 2: Practical Project ......................................................................................................... 6
Project Task 1: Make arrangements and prepare for meeting ........................................................... 6
Performance objective..................................................................................................................... 6
Assessment description .................................................................................................................. 6
How to complete this task ............................................................................................................... 6
Submission checklist and specifications.......................................................................................... 7
Appendix 1 - Simulated workplace scenario #1 ................................................................................. 8
Appendix 2 - Meeting agenda ............................................................................................................ 9
Appendix 3 - Draft email to meeting participants .............................................................................. 11
Appendix 4 - Meeting notification ..................................................................................................... 12
Appendix 5 - Draft email to office administrator ............................................................................... 13
Project Task 2: Record and produce meeting minutes ..................................................................... 14
Performance objective................................................................................................................... 14
Assessment description ................................................................................................................ 14
How to complete this task ............................................................................................................. 14
Submission checklist and specifications........................................................................................ 14
Appendix 6 - Simulated workplace scenario #2 ............................................................................... 16
Appendix 7 - Meeting minutes .......................................................................................................... 18
Appendix 8 - Draft email to meeting attendees ................................................................................ 22
Appendix 9 - Draft email to the chairperson ..................................................................................... 23
Project Task 3: Standard operational procedure .............................................................................. 24
Performance objective................................................................................................................... 24
Assessment description ................................................................................................................ 24
How to complete this task ............................................................................................................. 24
Submission checklist and specifications........................................................................................ 24
Appendix 10 - Standard operational procedure ................................................................................ 25
Project Assessment Summary .......................................................................................................... 35
Learner Instructions
To demonstrate competency for this Unit of Competency, you are required to complete and submit the
Learner Workbook.
You MUST:
Answer all parts of all tasks and questions in the spaces provided, unless otherwise directed
by or negotiated directly with your assessor.
Clearly identify which part of the question your response relates to (where applicable).
Attach required documents at the end of this workbook as specified in the activities.
Need assistance?
Please contact your trainer for learning and assessment support.
Learner Details
Please complete the following activities and submit this workbook via your online learning account
under the unit of BSBADM405 Organise Meetings.
Learner Name:
Email address:
Phone Number:
Declaration
I declare that no part of this assessment has been copied from another person’s work with the
exception of where I have listed or referenced documents or work and that no part of this assessment
has been written for me by another person.
Learner’s Signature:
26/8/2019
Date:
Important Notes:
1. You must sign the declaration above to confirm that the completed assessment is your own
work.
2. Assessments submitted without a signed declaration will not be forwarded to the assessor for
marking.
Competency Record
To be completed by Assessor
Learner Name:
Assessor Name:
Date of Assessment:
The learner has been assessed in BSBADM405 Organise Meetings as competent in the elements
and performance criteria and the evidence has been presented as:
Assessor Initials
Authentic
Valid
Reliable
Current
Sufficient
Performance objective
In this assessment task, you will need to demonstrate the ability to make meeting arrangements, and
prepare and distribute documentation for meetings.
Assessment description
Using the information provided in the simulated workplace scenario, you are required to identify the
type of meeting to be organised, and make relevant meeting arrangements.
You are also required to prepare a meeting agenda and meeting notice using the information provided
in the simulated workplace scenario. You will need to ensure the meeting documentation is correct,
and draft an email which will be sent to meeting participants prior to the meeting.
2. Read the Simulated Workplace Scenario #1 provided in Appendix 1 in this Learner workbook,
and identify the type of meeting to be organised.
3. Using information gathered from the workplace scenario, develop a meeting agenda (using
the template located in Appendix 2) for the working party’s first formal meeting. Ensure the
agenda addresses all matters raised in the scenario.
4. Draft an email (using the space provided in Appendix 3) to meeting participants. Your email
must:
a. notify members about the meeting
b. ask members to review and provide feedback on the meeting agenda you have
prepared
c. request confirmation of attendance.
5. Complete a meeting notice (using the template provided in Appendix 4) which will be placed
on all workplace noticeboards inviting staff to attend as observers.
6. Draft an email (using the space provided in Appendix 5) to the office Administrator to book
the boardroom. Ensure you also specify any other requirements (e.g. room/facility
requirements, equipment requirements, catering etc.).
7. Prepare your documents for submission. Ensure you keep a copy for your records.
An email to the office administrator to book the boardroom (using the space
4
provided in Appendix 5).
You are the Secretary of a 12-person working party, recently established to implement and monitor
environmentally-sustainable work practices in your workplace. The working party also consists of:
Amanda Wong (Chairperson) Anita Fredericks
Mary Masters Rod Farrelly
Fred Prince Barry Roberts
Todd Williamson Sue Peterson
Adrienne Watson Rob Majors.
Bill Samuels
A preliminary meeting of the party was held on 23/06/XX (not minuted), where it was agreed that the
priority discussion points for the first formal meeting needed to include:
An analysis and assessment of current organisational environmental practices;
A review of the organisation's existing key performance indicators (KPIs) for environmental
sustainability efforts;
The importance of implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS) in the
organisation.
At the preliminary meeting, the following tasks were also assigned for completion before the party next
convened:
Consultation with employees on environmental initiatives implemented at their specific
worksites (Fred, Barry, and Rob).
Review of Federal and State legislative provisions governing environmental issues (Mary, and
Sue).
Review of the organisation’s existing environmental policies and procedures (Anita).
Identification and review of best practice energy efficiency programs and practices (Todd,
Adrienne, and Rod).
The Chairperson was requested to brief the company’s General Manager, Fran Zhang, of the role and
responsibilities of the working party. So, she arranges for Fran to attend its first formal meeting as a
guest speaker to commence proceedings with an overview of her strategic vision for environmental
sustainability across the organisation.
Matters that have not yet been resolved by the working party (and still require discussion and
consideration) include:
Formal methods for consultation and communication with employees on proposals, ideas and
initiatives.
Budget allocation.
Reporting and communication lines with management.
It was agreed that all future meetings would be held on the last Thursday of every month (in the
morning, preferably after 10:00am); and meetings would be held in the Boardroom (subject to
availability) and at an external venue on an alternative monthly basis.
Everyone committed to spending two (2) hours at the monthly meeting, with a request for catering at
each event. Everyone agreed that the Secretary would make all necessary plans and arrangements
for all meetings.
Using the template below, develop a meeting agenda for the working party’s first formal meeting.
Ensure the agenda addresses all matters raised in the simulated workplace scenario. Extend the
space as required.
Meeting Information
Mary Masters, Fred Prince, Todd Williamson, Adrienne Watson, Bill Samuels,
Attendees:
Anita Fredericks, Rod Farrelly, Barry Roberts, Sue Peterson, Rob Majors.
Meeting Preparation
Fred Prince
Consultation with employees on environmental Barry Roberts
4 25 min
initiatives implemented at their specific worksites
Rob Majors
Rod Farrelly
Identification and review of best practice energy
7 Adrienne Watson 30 min
efficiency programs and practices
Todd Williamson
10
Next meeting 29/08/2019 (last Thursday of the month), Boardroom (subject to availability).
Catering will be provided.
Draft an email (using the space below) to working party members regarding the meeting. Your email
must:
a. notify members of the meeting arrangements
b. ask members to review and provide feedback on the meeting agenda you have prepared
c. request confirmation of attendance.
Date: 04/07/2019
Amanda Wong; Mary Masters; Fred Prince; Todd Williamson; Adrienne Watson;
To:
Bill Samuels; Anita Fredericks; Rod Farrelly; Barry Roberts; Sue Peterson; Rob
Majors
Subject: Invitation for the first formal meeting of working party members
You are invited at the first monthly meeting of the environmental sustainability working party
members to discuss:
The event will take place on Thursday 25/07/2019 starting at 10.30 am and finishing at 12.30 pm. It
will be held at the Boardroom.
I have attached the meeting agenda for you to review and provide feedback until tomorrow.
Catering will be provided, therefore should you have any special dietary requirements or allergies
could you please notify me by Thursday 11/07 at noon?
I would also like to confirm your attendance to this meeting by Monday noon on 08/07/2019.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards,
Secretary
Notice of Meeting
Date: 08/07/2019
Time: 10.30 am
Duration: 2 hours
Notice is officially given that the meeting of: Environmental working party members
on 25/07/2019 at 10.30 am
Draft an email to the office Administrator (using the space below) to book the boardroom. Ensure you
also specify any facility requirements.
Date: 25/06/2019
I would like to book the boardroom on 25/07/2019 from 10.15 am until 12.45 pm for the first formal
meeting of the environmental working party members. The board style table with 13 chairs will do.
The organisation’s stuff is invited, therefore 10 extra chairs should be placed around the room.
Also, if you could provide us with a projector would be highly appreciate it.
Should you have any enquiries concerning the booking, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards,
Secretary
Performance objective
In this assessment task, you will need to demonstrate the ability to record and produce meeting
minutes.
Assessment description
Using the simulated workplace scenario provided, you are required to prepare meeting minutes, and
distribute and seek feedback from meeting attendees on the meeting minutes. You are also required
to seek approval from the Chairperson.
1. Read Section 3 of the Learning Module, and the Simulated Workplace Scenario #2 provided in
Appendix 6 in this Learner Workbook.
2. Prepare meeting minutes based on the information given in the simulated workplace scenario.
Use the meeting minutes template located in Appendix 7).
3. Draft an email (using the space provided in Appendix 8) to the meeting attendees to seek
further clarification and feedback on the meeting minutes. Request the feedback to be sent to
you within five (5) working days for amendment, and ensure you use a formal and clear writing
style in your email.
4. Draft an email (using the space provided in Appendix 9) to the Chairperson for review and
seek approval of the meeting minutes. Ensure you use a formal and clear writing style in your
email.
5. Prepare your documents for submission. Ensure you keep a copy for your records.
3. An email to the Chairperson for review and approval of the meeting minutes (using
the space provided in Appendix 9).
appropriate format and writing style in the meeting minutes and related correspondence
your ability to produce meeting notes and meeting minutes reflect what was discussed
during the meeting
The first formal meeting of the working party was held on the published date, in accordance with the
pre-distributed meeting agenda. Unfortunately, due to appointment conflicts, Anita and Barry were
unable to attend; Anita was the only person to send her apologies in advance. The meeting
commenced 15 minutes later than the published commencement time due to the late arrival of 2
attendees.
Fran Zhang, General Manager, spent 30 minutes briefing the working party on her strategic vision for
environmental sustainability across the organisation, discussing key aspects of the company’s
strategic plan and commitments.
The issue of budget allocation was put to Fran, who undertook to work on a budget proposal with the
Financial Controller in the next week and confirm final details with the Chairperson at the earliest
opportunity. Fran indicated that she would like to meet with Amanda after each future meeting to
discuss outcomes and recommendations; Amanda would provide input and feedback from these
discussions to the working party at its subsequent meeting. In the meantime, she would provide all
party members with a copy of her presentation and briefing document to drive future discussion.
Amanda requested to include ‘Budget Status Update’ as a standing item on all future meeting
agendas.
The planned review of the organisation’s existing environmental policies and procedures was
adjourned to the next meeting due to Anita’s absence. It was agreed that in the meantime Anita
prepare a written report on her findings and distribute it to all party members within the next two (2)
weeks. Party members are to provide written feedback and comments to Anita for collation and
discussion at the next meeting.
Todd provided a 10 minute overview of key best practice energy efficiency programs and practices,
referring members to the Energy Efficiency Best Practices Project accessible online at:
http://www.eebestpractices.com/index.asp. Todd suggested that everyone review the benchmarking
tool available from this site, so that discussion could take place at the next meeting as to its suitability
for use across the workplace.
Mary apologised that she was unable to finalise research on the environmental legislative framework,
asking that the matter be adjourned to the next meeting; in the meantime, she would distribute to
everyone by e-mail the information that had been gathered to date. On the subject of e-mails, Fred
asked if new e-mail accounts could be set up for all party members to be used purely for working on
environmental projects; Amanda undertook to raise the issue with the IT Manager.
The concept of an Environmental Management System (EMS) was discussed for 20 minutes, but it
was apparent that party members did not have a clear understanding of exactly what it was and what
it could do for the organisation. It was agreed that Mary liaise with the company’s Chief Engineer to
provide briefing notes for the party; Bill suggested that a guest speaker on the topic be arranged for
the next meeting.
Regarding employee consultation and communication, it was agreed after 15 minutes of discussion
that:
Amanda, Sue and Rob would develop and distribute a monthly newsletter to all employees, with a
draft of the first edition available for review by the working party at the next meeting.
A suggestion box would be placed in the staff canteen. Todd accepted responsibility for developing,
implementing and managing the system, and designing a promotional campaign around it. Sue
suggested that Amanda should approach the General Manager to arrange a monthly prize for the
‘best ideas and initiatives’.
Todd would provide an overview of environmental issues raised through consultation as a regular
update item at all future working party meetings.
The working party spent 20 minutes drafting a ‘Management Reporting and Communication Procedure
and Flowchart’, which Amanda undertook to finalise and present to the Executive Committee at the
organisation’s month-end Department Head Meeting; a copy of the finalised document would be
distributed to all party members for final approval before the month-end meeting.
Due to time restrictions, all other planned discussion points and agenda items were adjourned to the
next meeting. Amanda spent the last 5 minutes of meeting time expressing her concern that some
party members had not completed the tasks previously assigned to them, therefore jeopardising the
success and effectiveness of the working party. It was agreed that one (1) week prior to each meeting,
the Secretary would personally contact each party member and confirm the status of their tasks and
projects. Rod suggested that the party spend time at the next meeting to develop meeting guidelines
to ensure the working party remained on track to achieve its objectives.
It was agreed that the next meeting would be held at the same time and place in exactly four (4)
weeks’ time.
Complete the meeting minutes template below for using the information provided in the simulated
workplace scenario #2.
Meeting Information
Introductions: Fran’s strategic vision for environmental sustainability across the organisation
(30 min)
Written report on her findings and distribution of it to all Anita Fredericks 8/8/2019
party members
Written feedback and comments to Anita for collation All party members 28/8/2019
and discussion at the next meeting
2 Rod Farrelly
Identification and review of best practice energy
Adrienne Watson
efficiency programs and practices (10 min)
Todd Williamson
Todd suggested that everyone review the benchmarking All party members 27/8/2019
tool available from the above site
Is the tool suitable for use across the workplace? All party members 28/8/2019
Discussion: The party members did not have a clear understanding of what it was and
what it could do.
Conclusions: Mary would liaise with the company’s Chief Engineer to provide briefing
notes to the party.
Guest speaker for EMS topic at the next meeting, ‘Chairperson’ for 29/8/2019
suggested by Bill. allocation
5 Fred Prince
Consultation with employees on environmental initiatives Barry Roberts
implemented at their specific worksites (15 min)
Rob Majors
Draft of the monthly newsletter for review by the working Amanda Wong 29/8/2019
party at the next meeting Sue Peterson
Rob Majors
Develop, implement and manage the suggestion box, Todd Williamson 29/8/2019
and design a promotional campaign around it.
New email accounts for the party only for environmental projects, asked by Fred. Amanda
would raise the issue with IT manager
Monthly prize for the ‘best ideas and initiatives’, suggested by Sue. Amanda should
approach the General Manager to arrange it.
Amanda should finalise the ‘Management Reporting and Communication Procedure and
Flowchart’ draft and present it to the Executive Committee at the organisation’s month-end
Department Head Meeting. A copy should be distributed to the party members for final
approval before the month-end meeting. (20 min)
All other planned discussion points and agenda items were adjourned to the next meeting.
Amanda expressed her concern that some party members had not completed the tasks
previously assigned to them, therefore jeopardising the success and effectiveness of the
working party (5 min)
A week prior each meeting the Secretary would personally contact each party member and
confirm the status of their tasks and projects
At the next meeting, the party should develop meeting guidelines to ensure they remained
on track, suggested by Rod
Draft an email (using the space below) to the meeting attendees to seek further clarification and
feedback on the meeting minutes. Request the feedback to be sent to you within five (5) working days
for amendment, and ensure you use a formal and clear writing style in your email.
Date: 25/07/2019
Mary Masters; Fred Prince; Todd Williamson; Adrienne Watson; Bill Samuels; Rod
To:
Farrelly; Sue Peterson; Rob Majors
I’m sending you an attached file of today’s meeting minutes for further clarification if needed.
Please, send me your feedback within five (5) working days for amendment.
Thank you in advance.
Kind regards,
Secretary
Draft an email (using the space provided below) to the Chairperson for review and seek approval of
the meeting minutes. Ensure you use a formal and clear writing style in your email.
Date: 30/07/2019
Dear Chairperson,
Please see attached files of Meeting Minutes for review, approval and signature along with the
Meeting Notice and Agenda for the subsequent meeting.
Should you have any enquiries, do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards,
Maria Makarona
Secretary
Performance objective
In this assessment task, you will need to demonstrate your knowledge regarding organising meetings.
Assessment description
Considering the simulated workplace scenarios from Project Task 1 and 2, you are required to prepare
a Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) for organising meetings.
1. You have been asked by the Chairperson to prepare a Standard Operational Procedure
(SOP) on how to organise meetings for the working party. Develop an SOP for organising
meetings (using the SOP template provided in Appendix 10). Ensure your SOP includes the
steps involved in making meeting arrangements, preparing meeting documentation, and
recording and producing meeting minutes.
Note: You may wish to refer back to Appendix 1 and Appendix 6 from the previous project
tasks for any organisation specific requirements.
2. Submit all documents as per the submission checklist and specifications. Ensure you keep a
copy for your records.
Complete the Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) template below for organising meetings.
Ensure your SOP includes the steps involved in making meeting arrangements, preparing meeting
documentation, and recording and producing meeting minutes.
Purpose: How to organise meetings for the environmental working party step- by -step
Materials and (List any materials or equipment required to complete this procedure)
equipment required: Meeting agenda, notice of meeting, chairperson reports, correspondence,
previous meeting minutes, committee reports and any papers, reports or
proposals to be presented in the meeting.
Any documentation for pre-reading should be distributed electronically
within timeframes.
Any meeting documentation should be prepared for distribution at the
meeting
Computer compatibility specifications may be required.
Recording device for meeting
Safety concerns and (List any safety concerns related to this procedure)
precautions: All members should notify the Secretary or the person responsible handling
the catering, for any food allergies and dietary requirements.
Ensure the location is free of hazards and risks, e.g. torn carpet, electrical
cords, wet floors.
Procedure
1. Identify the type of meeting and its Ensure the type of meeting Error-free
purpose (formal or informal) is
appropriate for the meeting
purpose
2. Identify and comply with any legal or Comply with legislation Honesty, integrity, good
ethical requirements governing companies - faith, responsibly,
Corporations Act 2001 competence, diligence,
Comply with legislation fair and unbiased,
governing association, respecting the
councils and other such confidentiality and others,
bodies promoting ethical
Comply with other behaviour, no interruption
meeting-related legislative or intimidation, never
provisions speaking on behalf the
Comply with ethical organisation unless
requirements authorised
Equipment requirements
(compatible for computer,
recording device)
Pre-reading
documentation (meeting
agenda, chairperson
reports, previous meeting
minutes, budget status,
Fran’s presentation)
Participants requirements:
Identify and select
meeting participants
(members of the working
party)
Obtain help from others
Contact the members
directly by email or phone
4. Make meeting arrangements in Some considerations from Within budget and error-
accordance with meeting and financial perspective: free especially on dietary
Consider all available
participants requirements requirements and
internal resources before
allergies
considering external
resources that have
expenses and costs
attached (is the
boardroom available?)
Email and phone for
communication purposes
Ensure all suppliers are
promptly paid
Record all expenses and
keep receipts / invoices
Comply with
organisational financial
and accounting policies
and procedures
lighting, equipment
positioning (based on floor
space availability) and fire
exits
The costing structure for
equipment hire
Availability and cost of AV
technicians at external
venues for set-up,
breakdown, and
contingency requirements.
Preparation of relevant
meeting documentation.
Whether the materials are
to be distributed: in hard
or soft copy; and prior to,
or at, the meeting or event
Where the materials are
to be sourced from
How many hard copies of
each document are
required (as applicable),
including additional
‘contingency’ copies and
copies for other relevant
stakeholders who might
not necessarily be invited
to or participating in the
meeting
Deadlines for submission
of materials to external
printers or publishers to
ensure completion and
availability of copies in a
timely manner
Resource conservation
guidelines in respect of
publication
5. Advise participants of meeting Consult with the Chairperson Within timeframe
details of the meeting to agree on
when and how invitations
should be sent (at least 21
days prior the meeting
according the Corporations
Act 2001)
6. Prepare and arrange meeting Notice of Meeting Short, efficient, error-free
documentation in accordance with Name of organisation /
meeting body / convenor or
meeting type
Meeting date, start time,
duration and confirmed
venue or location
Meeting purpose
Participation requirements
Teleconference details, as
applicable
RSVP date, as applicable
Convenor's details
Meeting agenda
Meeting Header
Agenda Items
Involve meeting
participants in the
agenda-writing process
Place urgent and other
important items towards
the beginning of the
agenda
Keep agendas short and
succinct
Start agenda items with
‘verbs’
Ensure the agenda is
divided up by topics and
timeframes
Avoid attempting to
achieve too much in a
meeting
It should include:
Action items
Arrangements for the next
meeting
Decisions taken at the
meeting
Formal motions
Future actions
Issues raised at the
meeting
Points discussed at the
meeting
Records of participants
who were present at or
absent from the meeting
(attendees and apologies)
Suggestions made at the
meeting
Minute-taking toolkit:
Meeting agenda and other
relevant documentation
An optimal vantage point
or other preferred seating
A recording device
Plenty of pens, pencils,
and notepads or a laptop
computer with a fully-
charged battery and
backup media
A minute-taking template
or other protocol to ensure
the continuity and similar
appearance for each set
of documents
11 Produce minutes that reflect a true Narrative minutes which they Truth, accuracy, error-
and accurate account of the meeting include: free
Attendees, apologies,
absences
Reference to minutes
from the previous
meeting, meeting
discussions
Motions, amendments
and resolutions
Required action including
timeframes and persons
responsible
12 Check minutes for accuracy and Formalise the Minutes as Clear, concise, accurate,
submit for approval by nominated soon as possible by: relevant to the audience,
person Provide a copy of your error-free, within
proofread and edited draft timeframe
minutes to the
Chairperson for review
and authorisation
Amend the Minutes in line
with recommendations by
the Chairperson
Submit the finalised
Minutes for final approval
and signature
Distribute the Minutes to
the relevant stakeholders
(Identify and define terms or acronyms used in this procedure. If required, provide additional and/or
relevant information needed to understand it)
SOP: Standard operating procedure
RSVP: ‘répondez s'il vous plait’ in French meaning ‘please respond’
To be completed by Assessor
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Task 1
Not Yet Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Task 2
Not Yet Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Task 3
Not Yet Satisfactory
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