Assessor Resource

BSBATSIM419A
Contribute to the development and implementation of organisational policies

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to individuals who are responsible for monitoring and guiding the development and implementation of organisational policies in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work with other board members to develop and implement the organisation's operational policies to serve the organisation and the community effectively.

Some aspects of governance activities may be subject to legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice relevant to different job roles and jurisdictions.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

work with others to implement a policy development process

contribute to policy development processes

inform others of new and changed policies

review and amend policies as required.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

participation on an actual or simulated board

access to examples of policies

access to examples of relevant documents

knowledge and performance are assessed over time to confirm consistency in performance.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of performance on a board or simulated board

direct questioning combined with reflection of practical board performance by the candidate

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

observation of presentations and group discussions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge

observation of performance in role plays

analysis of feedback from the community and stakeholders about performance.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

culturally appropriate communication skillsto relate to people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse abilities

communication and teamwork skills to consult with other board members, staff, members, community and others regarding policy development and implementation

evaluation and decision-making skills to:

review draft and existing policies and procedures

propose new or changed policies

information-gathering skills to obtain information required for policy development

negotiation skills to work with others to develop acceptable policies and ensure their implementation

oral, diagrammatic or written literacy skills to be able to gather and share information

Required knowledge

concept of community control of organisations and how it may impact on the development and implementation of policies

cultural context in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boards operate, including their role in upholding traditional and cultural values, and how that could impact on the development and implementation of policies

equity and diversity principles that might need to be applied when developing and implementing policies

geographic, social, economic and political contexts in which particular organisations operate and how these may impact on the development and implementation of organisational policies

organisation's constitution, vision, purpose and current processes

provisions of relevant federal, state or territory legislation and funding body requirements relevant to the content of particular organisational policies

relevant protocols and cultural responsibilities that could impact on the development and implementation of policies

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Policy development group may include:

board members

community members

expert advisers

staff members.

Additional information may relate to:

examples of policies from other organisations

existing organisational policy

funding terms and conditions

relevant government policy documents

relevant research.

Policy areas may include:

asset management

board processes

complaints

finance

occupational health and safety

programs and services

training

vision and values

workplace relations.

Cultural issues may include:

family obligations

gender

protection of culture and heritage

protocols

traditional responsibilities.

Others may include:

clients

community

other organisations

staff.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work with other board members to establish a policy development group and develop a procedure for policy development 
Consult the community where appropriate 
Determine the need for expert advice 
Delegate tasks to appropriate people 
Identify key areas of operation requiring policy development 
Review relevant previous board decisions 
Identify and review additional information required 
Provide input into the drafting of policy for each area of organisation activity 
Check policy to ensure it reflects the vision of the organisation and cultural issues 
Check policy to ensure it meets legal, constitutional and funding requirements 
Provide feedback to the policy development group on draft policies 
Provide an explanation of draft policy to others 
Obtain and evaluate feedback 
Propose amendments to draft policy where required in response to feedback 
Work with board members to approve agreed policy 
Ensure procedures are in place to document and store policy in an accessible form 
Inform others of the board decision and the final policy 
Review board decision to ensure it complies with policy 
Evaluate organisational procedures to confirm consistency with policy 
Review policy regularly to ensure the organisation's vision and values are maintained 
Propose amendments to policy where appropriate 
Ensure policy changes are documented according to organisational procedures 

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