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Develop and implement policy

Develop and implement policy

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPOL504B
State Code
D2665
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/07/2014
Field of Education
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
17/07/2014
Nominal Hours
75
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to develop and apply policy initiatives in the workplace
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research and consult with others to develop policies
  • 1.1 Evaluate existing organisation, government and other policies relevant to issue to determine their currency and relevance for organisation and its clients
  • 1.2 Undertake appropriate research and consultation to contribute to policy development and document in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 1.3 Consult relevant stakeholders throughout policy development process to ensure relevance and acceptance of the product
  • 1.4 Provide appropriate mechanisms to facilitate open constructive discussion about policy issues and their possible resolution
  • 1.5 Develop policies that reflect the culture, values and objectives of the organisation
  • 1.6 Ensure policies include implications for resourcing implementation and review mechanisms
2. Test draft policies
  • 2.1 Develop an appropriate consultation plan and implement to test and review draft policies
  • 2.2 Discuss policy implementation issues, including monitoring and evaluation processes, with relevant personnel and modify policy as appropriate
  • 2.3 Notify those affected by changes to policies in time to take remedial action
3. Develop policy materials
  • 3.1 Prepare policy materials in a format and style to facilitate understanding and implementation of the policy
  • 3.2 Develop policy proposals that acknowledge a range of sources, interest groups and applications
4. Implement and review policies
  • 4.1 Develop and follow policy implementation plan maximise impact of new and revised policies
  • 4.2 Develop and utilise strategies to ensure wide dissemination of policy information
  • 4.3 Develop and implement evaluation plan to ensure ongoing review of policies and maximise input from clients and stakeholders
  • 4.4 Review policies in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 4.5 Promote policies relevant to the organisation's operation to key clients and stakeholders in an appropriate manner utilising a range of strategies
  • 4.6 Utilise feedback received during marketing and promotion to review policies
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. Add any 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.


Appropriate research may include:
State, national or local level
Written or oral sources of information


Stakeholders may include:
Colleagues
Clients
Families and significant others
Other organisations
Funding bodies
Community groups
Management
Government agencies
EVIDENCE GUIDE

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditionsThis may include the use of languages other than English and alternative communication systems
Assessment must include all stages of developing and implementing policy


Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities


Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resource requirements for assessment of this unit include access to:
an appropriate workplace where assessment can take place, or simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment


Method of assessment:
Assessment may include observations, questioning and evidence gathered from the workplace
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3231 CHCPOL4A Develop and implement policy Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVB51 CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy Unit of competency