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Develop organisation policy

Develop organisation policy

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPPOL501A
State Code
C8242
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
01/11/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2014
Field of Education
090103 - Policy Studies
Original Release Date
22/07/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the development or review of 'in house' policy in an organisation, formulated to facilitate the implementation of government or board directives. It includes anticipating and confirming the need for policy development or review; planning the policy development process; gathering and analysing information; determining policy direction; and drafting, releasing and promoting policy. In practice, developing organisation policy may overlap with other generalist or specialist work activities such as developing client services, complying with public sector legislation, acting ethically, engaging the community, coordinating research and analysis.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Anticipate and confirm the need for policy development or review
  • 1.1 Internal and external factors, issues, events, directions or government/board policies likely to cause changes to organisation policy are identified.
  • 1.2 The likely implications and impact of these factors that might require policy development are identified in consultation with stakeholders.
  • 1.3 A critical analysis of the need for new or revised policy is conducted that includes a scan of the wider internal and external environment, that checks related policies for context and identifies other policies likely to be impacted.
  • 1.4 Priority areas for policy development/review are recommended in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • 1.5 Confirmation of the need for policy development/review and supporting evidence is detailed in accordance with organisational procedures.
2. Plan the policy development process
  • 2.1 The approving authority is confirmed and organisational procedures and protocols for policy development are confirmed and applied.
  • 2.2 Issues likely to impact on the policy development process are identified, analysed (in terms of risk) and addressed in policy development planning.
  • 2.3 Policy requirements are outlined in a policy development plan in accordance with organisational procedures.
3. Gather and analyse information for policy development
  • 3.1 Stakeholders are identified and engaged through the establishment and maintenance of a representative and relevant policy network.
  • 3.2 Information required to support the policy development process is identified, gathered, analysed and interpreted.
  • 3.3 An analytical framework for the development of the policy is determined and applied.
4. Determine policy direction
  • 4.1 A range of policy options and criteria for choice are developed and communicated in a timely and understandable way to those responsible for selecting the policy direction.
  • 4.2 Where appropriate, specific policy options are promoted to executive within the organisation.
  • 4.3 Preferred policy option is recommended and risk treatments are determined in accordance with the policy development plan.
  • 4.4 Approvals/endorsements are obtained in accordance with the policy development plan and organisational procedures.
5. Draft policy
  • 5.1 Policy is drafted and a cyclical process of consultation, feedback, identification of changes and re-drafting is implemented in accordance with the policy development plan.
  • 5.2 Risk management processes are implemented in accordance with the policy development plan to ensure progress of the process against the timeframe and milestones.
  • 5.3 An implementation plan is included in the policy that details responsibilities for implementation and strategies for transition, change management, initial and ongoing training and maintenance of the policy.
  • 5.4 Mechanisms for monitoring compliance with the policy, quality assurance of the policy, and evaluation of the policy are included within the policy.
  • 5.5 The policy is developed in accordance with organisational requirements for style, format and contents.
6. Release and promote policy
  • 6.1 Policy is cleared through organisational channels, and agreement of critical stakeholders is gained in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • 6.2 All stakeholders, particularly those who will be responsible for implementing the new or revised policy, are fully informed of the outcomes, and fallout from dissenting stakeholders is managed in accordance with the policy development plan.
  • 6.3 The policy is released and promoted in accordance with organisational requirements.
No information
The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPCOM502A Develop and implement community engagement strategies
PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service
PSPGOV502B Develop client services
PSPGOV503B Coordinate resource allocation and usage
PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis
PSPGOV505A Promote diversity
PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
development of organisation policy in a range of (2 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
public sector policy and legislation
public sector standards, procedures and protocols
policy development guidelines
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when developing policy, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
development of organisation policy in a range of (2 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
portfolios
projects
questioning
scenarios
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C3451 PSPPOLD501A Develop organisation policy Unit of competency
C3452 PSPPOLD502A Manage the policy development process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWU13 PSPPCY006 Develop organisation policy Unit of competency