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Contribute to the development and implementation of organisational policies

Contribute to the development and implementation of organisational policies

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBATSIM419A
State Code
D4851
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/03/2009
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/08/2014
Field of Education
080307 - Organisation Management
Original Release Date
12/08/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work with other board members to develop and implement the organisation's operational policies to serve the organisation and the community effectively.Some aspects of governance activities may be subject to legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice relevant to different job roles and jurisdictions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Design the process for developing policy
  • 1.1. Work with other board members to establish a policy development group and develop a procedure for policy development
  • 1.2. Consult the community where appropriate
  • 1.3. Determine the need for expert advice
  • 1.4. Delegate tasks to appropriate people
2. Obtain background information needed for policy development
  • 2.1. Identify key areas of operation requiring policy development
  • 2.2. Review relevant previous board decisions
  • 2.3. Identify and review additional information required
3. Contribute to the drafting of policy
  • 3.1. Provide input into the drafting of policy for each area of organisation activity
  • 3.2. Check policy to ensure it reflects the vision of the organisation and cultural issues
  • 3.3. Check policy to ensure it meets legal, constitutional and funding requirements
  • 3.4. Provide feedback to the policy development group on draft policies
4. Approve policy
  • 4.1. Provide an explanation of draft policy to others
  • 4.2. Obtain and evaluate feedback
  • 4.3. Propose amendments to draft policy where required in response to feedback
  • 4.4. Work with board members to approve agreed policy
  • 4.5. Ensure procedures are in place to document and store policy in an accessible form
5. Implement policy
  • 5.1. Inform others of the board decision and the final policy
  • 5.2. Review board decision to ensure it complies with policy
  • 5.3. Evaluate organisational procedures to confirm consistency with policy
6. Review and amend policy as required
  • 6.1. Review policy regularly to ensure the organisation's vision and values are maintained
  • 6.2. Propose amendments to policy where appropriate
  • 6.3. Ensure policy changes are documented according to organisational procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Policy development group may include:
board members
community members
expert advisers
staff members.
Additional information may relate to:
examples of policies from other organisations
existing organisational policy
funding terms and conditions
relevant government policy documents
relevant research.
Policy areas may include:
asset management
board processes
complaints
finance
occupational health and safety
programs and services
training
vision and values
workplace relations.
Cultural issues may include:
family obligations
gender
protection of culture and heritage
protocols
traditional responsibilities.
Others may include:
clients
community
other organisations
staff.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 implement a policy development process
contribute to policy development processes
inform others of new and changed policies
review and amend policies as required.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
participation on an actual or simulated board
access to examples of policies
access to examples of relevant documents
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 practical board performance by the candidate
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
observation of presentations and group discussions
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge
observation of performance in role plays
analysis of feedback from the community and stakeholders about performance.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0593 BSBATSIM504B Develop and implement organisational policies Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUL46 BSBATSIM419 Contribute to the development and implementation of organisational policies Unit of competency