Unit of competency Outline
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Contribute to advice to council on legislation
Contribute to advice to council on legislation
Unit of competency
National Code
LGAGOVA501B
LGAGOVA501B
State Code
C1921
C1921
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/11/2005
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
14/11/2005
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers participating in research and consultation processes that inform the advice provided to council on legislation. The unit is suitable for managers in the organisation responsible for advising council in relation to their specific function or specialist area. It covers the requirements of review, interpretation, analysis, amendment and feedback on draft or existing legislation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Review draft or existing legislation
- 1.1 Information on legislation and draft legislation is identified and organised in a format suitable for analysis, interpretation and dissemination in accordance with organisational requirements.
- 1.2 Procedures are implemented to ensure consistency in interpretation of legislation.
- 1.3 Interpretations are prepared as required in a format appropriate to the audience, purpose and context.
- 1.4 Reasoned argument and evidence are incorporated into the interpretation.
- 1.5 Legal opinion is sought for clarification, where appropriate.
- 1.6 Legislation or draft legislation is circulated to relevant personnel.
- 1.7 Clients and other stakeholders are consulted about their views on draft legislation or existing legislation.
- 1.8 Effect of legislation on relevant parties and council is identified.
2 Contribute to amendments of draft or existing legislation
- 2.1 Effect of legislation is assessed and amendments are developed.
- 2.2 Objectives of amendments are clearly defined and consistent with organisational requirements.
- 2.3 Amendments are supported by evidence and incorporated into reports.
3 Provide advice and feedback on appropriate action
- 3.1 Reviews of legislation or draft legislation are documented and presented in accordance with organisational requirements .
- 3.2 Council's view is developed through consultation with relevant parties.
- 3.3 Lobbying channels are activated where appropriate.
- 3.4. Council's adopted position is documented and forwarded to the relevant body.
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Legislation and draft legislation may include:
local government act
equal opportunity
industrial relations
awards
occupational health and safety
environmental
state planning laws
state health laws
community services
Clients and other stakeholders may include:
rate payers
staff
elected members
community groups and representatives
local businesses
government agencies
Research and consultation strategies may include:
group and individual structured, semi-structured or unstructured interview
conversation by phone or face to face
observation and listening
attendance at workshops, meetings and forums
documentation reviews
interviewing colleagues and clients
focus groups
data analysis
Legislation and draft legislation may include:
local government act
equal opportunity
industrial relations
awards
occupational health and safety
environmental
state planning laws
state health laws
community services
Clients and other stakeholders may include:
rate payers
staff
elected members
community groups and representatives
local businesses
government agencies
Research and consultation strategies may include:
group and individual structured, semi-structured or unstructured interview
conversation by phone or face to face
observation and listening
attendance at workshops, meetings and forums
documentation reviews
interviewing colleagues and clients
focus groups
data analysis
Overview of assessment requirements
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
The demonstrated ability to:
review legislation or draft legislation for effectiveness and relevancy to the organisation's current and future operations
consult with relevant parties
analyse and interpret legislation and suggest amendments
prepare a reasoned interpretation of legislation, including the identification of implications
Context of assessment
Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, with particular attention to the critical aspects and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide, and within the scope of the Range Statement.
Assessment must take account of the endorsed Assessment Guidelines in the Local Government Training Package.
Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment.
Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies for the particular AQF level. Refer to the key competency levels at the end of this unit.
Relationship to other units(prerequisite or co-requisite units)
To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
Evidence should be collected over a set period of time that is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations.
Resource implications
The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
The demonstrated ability to:
review legislation or draft legislation for effectiveness and relevancy to the organisation's current and future operations
consult with relevant parties
analyse and interpret legislation and suggest amendments
prepare a reasoned interpretation of legislation, including the identification of implications
Context of assessment
Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, with particular attention to the critical aspects and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide, and within the scope of the Range Statement.
Assessment must take account of the endorsed Assessment Guidelines in the Local Government Training Package.
Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment.
Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies for the particular AQF level. Refer to the key competency levels at the end of this unit.
Relationship to other units(prerequisite or co-requisite units)
To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
Evidence should be collected over a set period of time that is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations.
Resource implications
The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3826 | LGAGOVA501A | Assist in advising council on legislation | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C745 | LGA50104 | Diploma of Local Government Administration | Qualification |