Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Major issues impacting on policy may include:
resource sharing
regional planning
legislative changes
political changes
changes in technology
societal trends
benchmarking
Key stakeholders may include:
council sections
staff
unions
management
joint consultative committees
elected members
community groups and representatives
local business
government agencies
Key national and state policies may include:
education
health
planning
employment
capital works
Assessment may include:
relevance
gaps
compliance
priorities
Resource requirements may include:
personnel
infrastructure
financial
Strategies may include:
public meetings
informal gatherings
door knocks
mail outs
media releases
staff meetings

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:
identify future directions in policy and analyse them to determine the major implications for organisational policy development
manage the policy development process to ensure that policies meet organisational requirements and are consistent with council directions and corporate goals
promote policies within the organisation and externally to ensure that all stakeholders are informed of key activities and decisions relevant to them
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 enable 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.