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Elements and Performance Criteria

Assist with policy development planning
Research information for policy development
Contribute to the development of policy options
- Possible policy options are formulated and analysed under guidance, to identify their strengths and weaknesses.
- Possible criteria for choosing preferred policy option are researched and prioritised in terms of their applicability to the task.
Assist in drafting policy
Assist with policy dissemination
- Recipients for approved policy documents, particularly those who will be responsible for implementing the new or revised policy, are identified and information is provided on the outcomes in accordance with organisational requirements.
- Routine enquiries on the release and content of the policy are dealt with or referred in accordance with organisational procedures.

Required Skills

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

reading and evaluating complex and formal documents such as policy and legislation

researching analysing and presenting information

preparing written reports requiring precision of expression and language and structures suited to the intended audience

working with others to consult on and validate policy

adjusting communication to suit different audiences

responding to diversity including gender and disability

reconciling different points of view and conflicting information

accessing policies and legislation electronically or in hard copy

identifying and addressing the environmental sustainability and occupational health and safety implications of policys being developed

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

policy development processes and practices in the public sector

the policy cycle

current policies underpinning the work area

policy research methods and protocols

organisation and government procedures and protocols

public sector codes of ethics and codes of conduct

principles of community engagement in policy development

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles

environmental sustainability and occupational health and safety implications of policys being developed

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

Units to be assessed together

Prerequisite units that must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite units that must be assessed with this unitNil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPGOVB Deliver and monitor service to clients

PSPGOV402B Deliver and monitor service to clients

PSPGOVB Provide input to change processes

PSPGOV405B Provide input to change processes

PSPGOVB Gather and analyse information

PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information

PSPGOVA Value diversity

PSPGOV408A Value diversity

PSPGOVA Apply government processes

PSPGOV422A Apply government processes

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework

assistance with specialist policy development in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

public sector policy and legislation

public sector standards procedures and protocols

policy development guidelines

guidelines for public sector research

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when assisting with the development of policy including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

assistance with specialist policy development in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups such as

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include but are not limited to a combination of or more of

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

Range Statement

The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.

Stakeholders may include:

all those individuals and groups both inside and outside the organisation that have some direct interest in the organisation's conduct, actions, products and services, including:

employees at all levels of the organisation

other public sector organisations

private sector organisations

non-government organisations

other jurisdictions

union and association representatives

special interest groups

Policy may include:

public policy

public sector policy

central agency policy

whole of government policies

international policy

organisational policy relating to a range of functions, such as:

information technology

technical/professional requirements

environmental and sustainability practices

Key aspects of the policy development plan may include:

context

rationale

issues to be addressed

expected outcomes

timeframe

research methods

resource requirements for development

key stakeholders

communication strategy

feedback mechanisms for review

milestones

precedents

risk analysis

possible complications

success measures

possible resource implications for implementation

Sources of information may include:

stakeholder consultation and submissions

focus groups

developments in other public sector or private sector organisations

current and closed files

surveys

literature reviews

Internet

Evaluation of information sources may be in terms of:

Criteria for choosing preferred policy option may include:

likely effectiveness

implementation timeframe and costs (including infrastructure)

interaction with other policies (existing or being developed)

consistency with broader government agendas

Organisational requirements for style, format and contents may require policies to be:

forward-looking

outward-looking

principles-based

innovative, creative, flexible

evidence-based

inclusive

consistent

self-contained, with adequate coverage of the subject matter

accessible to the intended audience/understandable to all users

in gender-neutral non-discriminatory language

Outcomes of the policy development process may include:

nature of the policy change

match with stakeholder expectations

implementation requirements

expected costs

timelines

contextual factors (including any impact on other related policies)

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PSPPOL402A - Assist with specialist policy development

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Evidence Required

Range Statement