Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

BSBATSIM506C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop employment policies

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency BSBATSIM506C - Develop employment policies
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop policies for the employment of staff.Some aspects of governance activities may be subject to legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice relevant to different job roles and jurisdictions.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to individuals responsible for monitoring and guiding the employment policies of an organisation that employs staff.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Regulation, licensing and risk - ATSI governance
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Develop policies with respect to staff
  • Identify employer's responsibilities with respect to staff
  • Develop, negotiate and endorse staffing policies with board members, management and staff, and if appropriate, unions
  • Ensure approved policies are communicated throughout the organisation
       
Element: Implement staff policies and procedures
  • Work with other board members and management to develop and document procedures flowing from endorsed policies
  • Establish and implement induction processes for new staff
  • Ensure changes to policies and procedures affecting employment are communicated to staff, and if applicable, to unions
  • Identify and access external industrial relations advice and representation as required
  • Ensure individual contracts for employees are developed and signed within relevant enterprise agreements or awards according to policies and procedures
       
Element: Monitor and review staffing policies
  • Establish a review body for staffing policy
  • Monitor and assess outside industrial influences and impacts relevant to the organisation
  • Ensure regular occupational health and safety checks of the workplace are undertaken according to policy and procedures
  • Review grievance procedures regularly
  • Ensure all aspects of employment policy and procedures are audited independently
  • Evaluate results of reviews and audits and propose changes to policy and procedures if necessary
       


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 developand review employment policies and procedures

follow policies and procedures in relation to staff.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

participation on an actual or simulated board

access to examples of legislation and policy affecting the employment of staff

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 practicalboard performance by the candidate

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

demonstration of techniques

observation of presentations and group discussions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge

observation of performance in role plays.

Guidance information for assessment

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

BSBATSIL510A Appoint and work with a manager

BSBATSIM514A Recruit and induct staff.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication, teamwork and negotiation skills to work cooperatively with other board members, management and staff of the organisation, members, community and key stakeholders

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

evaluation and decision-making skills to:

develop and review staffing policies

monitor and review information presented to the board and enact decisions

literacy skills to review documentation and communicate information to others

Required knowledge

board's responsibilities in relation to duty of care with respect to staff

concept of community control of organisations and how it may impact on employment policies

cultural context in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boards operate, including their role in upholding traditional and cultural values, and how that might impact on employment policies

effective communication and negotiation strategies to disseminate information and negotiate policies and procedures

equity and diversity principles in relation to employment policies

geographic, social, economic and political contexts in which particular organisations operate and how these may impact on employment policies

organisationalpolicies and procedures in relation to staffing

policy and procedure development processes

provisions of federal, state or territory legislation and funding body requirements that may influence employment policies, including industrial relations, occupational health and safety, and equal employment opportunity laws

relevant awards and employment conditions

relevant protocols and cultural responsibilities that might impact on employment 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.

Employer's responsibilities may include:

conditions of relevant awards

duty of care

provision of a safe workplace

compliance with state, territory and federal industrial relations legislation

supervision

training.

Staffing policies may relate to:

awards and agreements

contracts

disputes, including management and staff

grievance procedures

health and wellbeing

induction of new staff

performance management

occupational health and safety

workplace rules and staff discipline.

Industrial relations advice may include:

counselling

independent workplace audits

mediation

union representation.

Enterprise agreements may include:

dispute resolution

general employment conditions

minimum rates of pay and conditions

range of positions.

Review body may include:

board subcommittee

external expertise

joint management and staff working group.

Industrial influences may include:

award changes

changing technologies

changes to legislation

union involvement.

Audits may include:

external quality auditors

occupational health and safety audits

staff meetings

surveys.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify employer's responsibilities with respect to staff 
Develop, negotiate and endorse staffing policies with board members, management and staff, and if appropriate, unions 
Ensure approved policies are communicated throughout the organisation 
Work with other board members and management to develop and document procedures flowing from endorsed policies 
Establish and implement induction processes for new staff 
Ensure changes to policies and procedures affecting employment are communicated to staff, and if applicable, to unions 
Identify and access external industrial relations advice and representation as required 
Ensure individual contracts for employees are developed and signed within relevant enterprise agreements or awards according to policies and procedures 
Establish a review body for staffing policy 
Monitor and assess outside industrial influences and impacts relevant to the organisation 
Ensure regular occupational health and safety checks of the workplace are undertaken according to policy and procedures 
Review grievance procedures regularly 
Ensure all aspects of employment policy and procedures are audited independently 
Evaluate results of reviews and audits and propose changes to policy and procedures if necessary 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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