- CHCPOL504B - Develop and implement policy
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
CHCPOL504B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop and implement policy
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
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Unit of Competency | CHCPOL504B - Develop and implement policy |
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Description | This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to develop and apply policy initiatives in the workplace | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains Employability Skills | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit may apply in a range of community service contexts | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not Applicable | ||
Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Research and consult with others to develop policies |
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Element: Test draft policies |
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Element: Develop policy materials |
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Element: Implement and review policies |
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Evidence Required
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency: | The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions Assessment must include all stages of developing and implementing policy |
Access and equity considerations: | All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities |
Context of and specific resources for assessment: | This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged Resource requirements for assessment of this unit include access to: an appropriate workplace where assessment can take place, or simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment |
Method of assessment: | Assessment may include observations, questioning and evidence gathered from the workplace |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include knowledge of: Principles and practices of policy development Relevant policy at global, national, state, regional and local levels Key stakeholders at local, national and state level Organisation consultation processes Evaluation and review processes Organisation business and corporate plans and philosophy Funding bodies and their requirements |
Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Undertake consultation with others Test draft policies before implementation Review policies for their effectiveness once implemented In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include the ability to: Demonstrate application of skills in: documentation and report writing policy development research and consultation promotion |
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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. | |
Appropriate research may include: | State, national or local level Written or oral sources of information |
Stakeholders may include: | Colleagues Clients Families and significant others Other organisations Funding bodies Community groups Management Government agencies |
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 |
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Evaluate existing organisation, government and other policies relevant to issue to determine their currency and relevance for organisation and its clients | |||
Undertake appropriate research and consultation to contribute to policy development and document in accordance with organisation policies and procedures | |||
Consult relevant stakeholders throughout policy development process to ensure relevance and acceptance of the product | |||
Provide appropriate mechanisms to facilitate open constructive discussion about policy issues and their possible resolution | |||
Develop policies that reflect the culture, values and objectives of the organisation | |||
Ensure policies include implications for resourcing implementation and review mechanisms | |||
Develop an appropriate consultation plan and implement to test and review draft policies | |||
Discuss policy implementation issues, including monitoring and evaluation processes, with relevant personnel and modify policy as appropriate | |||
Notify those affected by changes to policies in time to take remedial action | |||
Prepare policy materials in a format and style to facilitate understanding and implementation of the policy | |||
Develop policy proposals that acknowledge a range of sources, interest groups and applications | |||
Develop and follow policy implementation plan maximise impact of new and revised policies | |||
Develop and utilise strategies to ensure wide dissemination of policy information | |||
Develop and implement evaluation plan to ensure ongoing review of policies and maximise input from clients and stakeholders | |||
Review policies in accordance with organisation policies and procedures | |||
Promote policies relevant to the organisation's operation to key clients and stakeholders in an appropriate manner utilising a range of strategies | |||
Utilise feedback received during marketing and promotion to review policies |
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
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