1 Describe the components of a business continuity plan

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1 Describe the components of a business continuity plan

ML20 Implement and maintain business continuity plans and processes

Unit aim

The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the ability to plan for the implementation of
business continuity plans and processes, to implement business continuity plans and
processes and to maintain the fitness for purpose of on-going business continuity plans and
processes

Learning outcomes

There are three outcomes to this unit. The learner will:
1. Be able to plan for the implementation of business continuity plans and processes
2. Be able to implement business continuity plans and processes
3. Be able to maintain the fitness for purpose of on-going business continuity plans and
processes

Outcome 1 Be able to plan for the implementation of business continuity plans and

processes

The learner can:

1 describe the components of a business continuity plan

2 explain the uses of a business continuity plan

3 explain the features of different business continuity planning models

4 explain the potential consequences of inadequate business continuity plans and processes

5 confirm the required aim, scope and objectives of business continuity plans

6 engage stakeholders in developing business continuity plans and processes

7 identify business-critical products and/or services and the activities and resources that

support them

Outcome 2 Be able to implement business continuity plans and processes

The learner can:

1 develop a framework for business continuity management

2 recommend resources that are proportionate to the potential impact of business

disruption

3 communicate the importance and requirements of business continuity plans and

processes to stakeholders

4 meet their own objectives within the plan

Outcome 3 Be able to maintain the fitness for purpose of on-going business

continuity plans and processes

The learner can:

1 provide training for staff who may be affected

2 validate and test the strength of business continuity plans and processes

3 update plans and processes in the light of feedback from business continuity exercises and other sources of information