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Evaluate policy for an outdoor organisation
Evaluate policy for an outdoor organisation
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOODR506A
SISOODR506A
State Code
D6427
D6427
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to evaluate policy and procedures for an outdoor recreation business or organisation and to suggest modifications, where appropriate. This includes researching the need and purpose for policy and procedures, conducting consultative processes with appropriate staff to review policy, drafting new or modified policy, where required, and supporting implementation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine the context of organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.1. Access and interpret relevant legislation that impacts on the operation of the outdoor organisation.
- 1.2. Establish the scope of policy and or procedures that contribute to enhanced organisational performance.
- 1.3. Identify and document the desired outcomes to be achieved through the implementation of policy and or procedures.
- 1.4. Determine the relationship between the policy and or procedures and the organisation's strategic or corporate plan and responsibilities.
2. Prepare to review current policy and or procedures.
- 2.1. Determine whether procedures exist for reviewing the impact of policy and or procedures on the organisation's performance.
- 2.2. Develop criteria to evaluate policy and or procedures as required, including timeframes for the evaluation process.
- 2.3. Identify and access resources required for the review of organisational policy and or procedures.
- 2.4. Identify relevant parties to be included in the review of organisational policy and or procedures.
- 2.5. Prepare terms of reference and guidelines for the review and make available to personnel contributing to the review.
3. Review the organisation's policy and procedures.
- 3.1. Identify and document the objectives of the policy and or procedures and rationale for their development.
- 3.2. Consult with appropriate personnel to determine whether the policy and or procedures comply with relevant legal and ethical responsibilities of the outdoor recreation organisation.
- 3.3. Determine whether the policy and or procedures clearly define individual responsibilities and duties in relation to the implementation of organisational objectives.
- 3.4. Determine whether the policy and or procedures incorporate responses to the possible impact of outside influences and changes in direction and or new trends.
- 3.5. Apply evaluation criteria to assess the effectiveness of the policy and or procedures in achieving the organisation's business aims.
- 3.6. Seek feedback from relevant personnel to identify implementation issues in relation to specific areas and identify improvements to policy and or procedures.
- 3.7. Recommend, where appropriate, modifications to policy and or procedures.
4. Prepare draft policy and or procedures.
- 4.1. Draft new or modified policy and or procedures which comply with all relevant legislation and are consistent with organisational objectives, taking into account availability of resources and timeframes for implementation.
- 4.2. Identify personnel responsible for implementing policy and or procedures within the organisation.
- 4.3. Determine the feasibility of establishing a team or infrastructure to communicate details of policy and or procedures and implement them within the organisation.
- 4.4. Establish or modify performance management processes for monitoring the implementation of policy and or procedures within the organisation.
- 4.5. Establish a record keeping system to document issues which are relevant to the implementation of organisational policies and procedures.
5. Implement new or revised policy and or procedures.
- 5.1. Advise all relevant parties of their responsibilities under the new or modified policy and or procedures.
- 5.2. Provide education and training opportunities to all relevant parties as required to support implementation.
- 5.3. Monitor activities to ensure that policy and or procedures are adopted effectively.
- 5.4. Implement procedures for ongoing assessment of policy and or procedures within systems of work in the organisation or business.
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.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations
marine regulations.
Policy and or procedures may include:
administration
equal employment opportunity
occupational health and safety
performance assessment
grievance
training
recruitment
industrial relations
dealing with media
client confidentiality
privacy
staff dress
staff code of behaviour
client complaints
records maintenance
purchasing of supplies and equipment
counselling or disciplinary processes.
Outcomes may include:
customer service
staff performance
client satisfaction.
Resources may include:
human
physical
financial.
Relevant parties may include:
employees
clients
supporters
sponsors
members
volunteers
facility owners
government.
Appropriate personnel may include:
waterways departments
surf rescue
authorities
supervisors.
Feedback may include:
verbal
written.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations
marine regulations.
Policy and or procedures may include:
administration
equal employment opportunity
occupational health and safety
performance assessment
grievance
training
recruitment
industrial relations
dealing with media
client confidentiality
privacy
staff dress
staff code of behaviour
client complaints
records maintenance
purchasing of supplies and equipment
counselling or disciplinary processes.
Outcomes may include:
customer service
staff performance
client satisfaction.
Resources may include:
human
physical
financial.
Relevant parties may include:
employees
clients
supporters
sponsors
members
volunteers
facility owners
government.
Appropriate personnel may include:
waterways departments
surf rescue
authorities
supervisors.
Feedback may include:
verbal
written.
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 following is essential:
develops systemic review procedures to undertake an evaluation of policies and procedures of an outdoor organisation that complies with relevant legislation and aligns with organisational operational requirements and responsibilities
accesses and clarifies information to inform conduct and outcomes of the review and development of new or modified organisational policies and procedures
documents draft policies and procedures in a format consistent with organisational requirements and uses communication strategies to inform and support personnel with implementation
applies contingency management techniques to ensure compliance of policies and procedures is maintained in light of organisational changes and emerging implementation issues or changes in business direction.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure leading of a policy review and continuous improvement process on multiple occasions, that is of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
an outdoor recreation organisation or business with employees and or volunteers
relevant legislative requirements for an outdoor organisation
business information relevant to the management of the organisation
relevant parties contributing to the review process.
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 leadership of preparation and conduct of review process
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation impacting on the operations of an outdoor organisation
portfolio of records and reports documenting evidence of review criteria and draft policies and procedures
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISXOHS503A Establish and maintain Occupational Health and Safety systems.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
develops systemic review procedures to undertake an evaluation of policies and procedures of an outdoor organisation that complies with relevant legislation and aligns with organisational operational requirements and responsibilities
accesses and clarifies information to inform conduct and outcomes of the review and development of new or modified organisational policies and procedures
documents draft policies and procedures in a format consistent with organisational requirements and uses communication strategies to inform and support personnel with implementation
applies contingency management techniques to ensure compliance of policies and procedures is maintained in light of organisational changes and emerging implementation issues or changes in business direction.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure leading of a policy review and continuous improvement process on multiple occasions, that is of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
an outdoor recreation organisation or business with employees and or volunteers
relevant legislative requirements for an outdoor organisation
business information relevant to the management of the organisation
relevant parties contributing to the review process.
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 leadership of preparation and conduct of review process
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation impacting on the operations of an outdoor organisation
portfolio of records and reports documenting evidence of review criteria and draft policies and procedures
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISXOHS503A Establish and maintain Occupational Health and Safety systems.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6236 | SROODR009A | Evaluate policy/procedures for an outdoor business/organisation | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D445 | SIS50310 | Diploma of Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |
| J515 | SIS50712 | Diploma of Sport and Recreation Management | Qualification |
| AYW2 | SIS50115 | Diploma of Sport and Recreation Management | Qualification |