Application
This unit describes the skills required to identify, implement and monitor relevant policy and report on implementation.
This unit applies to public sector staff and other stakeholders working in a role where they are required to support policy implementation.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work independently. They would perform routine tasks in a range of familiar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Identify relevant policy | 1.1 Identify work situations that are shaped by government or organisation policy. 1.2 Identify and locate policy relating to particular work situations. |
2. Implement policy | 2.1 Interpret policy to be implemented to identify and plan for change in work practices. 2.2 Identify the implications of policy for individual work practices, confirm and adjust practices to reflect policy requirements. 2.3 Support others affected by policy requirements to accommodate those requirements. |
3. Monitor and report on policy implementation | 3.1 Gather, record and report information that will assist with the evaluation of the effectiveness of policy implementation. 3.2 Gather, record and report information that will assist with evaluation of policy impact on organisational outcomes. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion:
reading complex and formal documents and providing information on their application
preparing accurate written reports with language and structures suited to the intended audience
working with legislation drafters and legal advisers
consulting on and preparing policy guidelines
adjusting communication to suit different audiences
gathering and analysing policy feedback
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
practices and procedures for developing policy guidelines
policy feedback mechanisms
current organisation policies
government policies and international policy obligations that impact on organisation policy
organisation and government procedures and protocols
public sector codes of ethics and code/s of conduct
Assessment Conditions
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.
Competency Field
Policy