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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

undertaking environmental monitoring and influencing

applying scenario planning

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

adjusting communication to suit different audiences

interpreting language that is high in nuance or intended to mislead in order to promote or protect interests that are concealed

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

responding to diversity including gender and disability

accessing policies and legislation electronically or in hard copy

identifying and addressing the environmental sustainability and occupational health and safety implications of policy under development

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

issues analysis and strategic policy development concepts

multisectoral and multidimensional policy studies

strategic thinking to promote the evolution of policy to meet changing circumstances

integration of government ministerial and agency priorities within the public policy environment

principles of community engagement in policy development

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles

environmental sustainability and occupational health and safety implications in the policy areas under development

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

PSPETHCA Lead and influence ethical practice in the public sector

PSPETHC701A Lead and influence ethical practice in the public sector

PSPHRA Provide leadership in strategic human resource management

PSPHR703A Provide leadership in strategic human resource management

PSPHRB Formulate a strategic human resource plan

PSPHR702B Formulate a strategic human resource plan

PSPMNGTB Provide strategic direction

PSPMNGT701B Provide strategic direction

PSPMNGTA Influence and shape diversity management

PSPMNGT702A Influence and shape diversity management

PSPMNGTA Lead and influence change

PSPMNGT703A Lead and influence change

PSPMNGTA Undertake enterprise risk management

PSPMNGT704A Undertake enterprise risk management

PSPPROCB Evaluate and improve procurement performance

PSPPROC703B Evaluate and improve procurement performance

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

strategic policy influence in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

medium to longterm government priorities

strategic policy scenarios

public sector legislation policies and standards

international policies

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 influencing strategic policy including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

strategic policy influence 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

case studies

portfolios

projects

questioning

scenarios

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

Policy environments may include:

Key consultation partners may include:

Advice must be:

Forms of advice may include: