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Develop, implement and manage union policy
Develop, implement and manage union policy
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBWRK505A
BSBWRK505A
State Code
D1050
D1050
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/07/2014
Field of Education
080309 - Industrial Relations
Original Release Date
10/07/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and implement union policy, and to manage policy implementation and review.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research issues and develop options
- 1.1. Gain authority to undertake policy review or development
- 1.2. Determine and document rationale for review or development of policy
- 1.3. Gather and review relevant information to inform policy
- 1.4. Utilise mechanisms to generate policy ideas from members
- 1.5. Identify policy options
2. Develop policy
- 2.1. Ensure consultation occurs with members and other stakeholders about policy issues
- 2.2. Draft policy based on key issues and for consistency with union values
- 2.3. Undertake consultation with key stakeholders in relation to the policy
- 2.4. Review draft policy and where appropriate revise draft policy in light of consultations undertaken
- 2.5. Check policy to ensure that format and style facilitate understanding and implementation
- 2.6. Gain formal approval for policy in accordance with union protocols and procedures
3. Implement policy
- 3.1. Develop strategy to implement policy in consultation with key stakeholders
- 3.2. Ensure key indicators and measurements for outcomes are built into strategy
- 3.3. Circulate strategy through available communication channels
- 3.4. Designate appropriate actions to individuals and ensure all staff are trained or receive instruction in the implementation of the strategy
- 3.5. Establish or adapt internal systems and procedures to support strategy implementation
- 3.6. Ensure all relevant staff are made aware of the strategy
4. Manage policy implementation and review
- 4.1. Store policy for ready access
- 4.2. Evaluate strategy and policy regularly, and update to reflect legislative and other changes and developments
- 4.3. Ensure policy is referred to, implemented and applied in relevant situations
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.
Relevant information may include:
legislation
legislative and legal/industrial inquiries and/or reviews
opinions
other policy - both internal and external
research literature and reports
statistics and data
Consultation could include:
discussion - both informal and formal
focus groups
forums
meeting of members
national or international agencies/bodies
other unions and/or stakeholders
surveys and questionnaires
Changes and developments could include:
changes in government policy
changes in policies of national and international peak union bodies
changes in strategic direction
changes in the policies of other unions
economic changes
political changes
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 information may include:
legislation
legislative and legal/industrial inquiries and/or reviews
opinions
other policy - both internal and external
research literature and reports
statistics and data
Consultation could include:
discussion - both informal and formal
focus groups
forums
meeting of members
national or international agencies/bodies
other unions and/or stakeholders
surveys and questionnaires
Changes and developments could include:
changes in government policy
changes in policies of national and international peak union bodies
changes in strategic direction
changes in the policies of other unions
economic changes
political changes
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 following is essential:
evidence of policies that have been thoroughly researched, are relevant to the union's needs, and which have been widely circulated, supported and implemented
knowledge of union context in terms of awards and agreements, and existing policies and procedures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to workplace and union documents.
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:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
review of documented rationale for review or development of policy
evaluation of identified policy options
review of strategies developed to implement policy
evaluation of communication channels used to circulate strategy
demonstration of techniques.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other workplace relations units.
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:
evidence of policies that have been thoroughly researched, are relevant to the union's needs, and which have been widely circulated, supported and implemented
knowledge of union context in terms of awards and agreements, and existing policies and procedures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to workplace and union documents.
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:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
review of documented rationale for review or development of policy
evaluation of identified policy options
review of strategies developed to implement policy
evaluation of communication channels used to circulate strategy
demonstration of techniques.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other workplace relations units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7103 | BSBUN505A | Develop, implement and manage union policy | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D180 | BSB51807 | Diploma of Unionism and Industrial Relations | Qualification |