Unit of competency Outline

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Contribute to policy development

Contribute to policy development

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPOL402C
State Code
WC970
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/10/2014
Field of Education
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
09/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to develop and analyse policies which impact on the client group and the work of the organisation
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review existing policies
  • 1.1 Identify relevant organisation and other policies and assess them for relevance to the organisations objectives and effectiveness
  • 1.2 Consult clients and other stakeholders about their views on policies
  • 1.3 Document and present reviews of policies in a format appropriate to the purpose of the review, the context, and the receiver
2. Contribute to research for policy advice
  • 2.1 Identify, plan and implement research and consultation strategies appropriate to the worker's role in the research process within timeframes, resource constraints and agreed processes
  • 2.2 Collate, report and present research and consultation outcomes in a format appropriate to the research process, the purpose of the research, the context and the receiver
  • 2.3 Identify factors impacting on quality or outcomes of research or consultation and incorporate in reports
3. Provide briefing materials on policy issues
  • 3.1 Prepare briefing materials as required in a format appropriate to audience, purpose and context
  • 3.2 Draw on expertise and role of worker and organisation for briefing materials
  • 3.3 Incorporate reasoned argument and evidence into briefing materials
4. Promote informed policy debate
  • 4.1 Identify strategies to stimulate informed debate appropriate to the worker's role in policy development, community education or client service delivery in consultation with other workers and management
  • 4.2 Implement strategies to stimulate informed debate within timeframes, resource allocations and agreed processes
  • 4.3 Where necessary, implement strategies to translate policy materials into language/s easily understood by clients and other stakeholders
  • 4.4 Develop strategies that enable exchange of views and information between policy initiators, clients and other stakeholders
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.


Research may be:
Survey
Qualitative
Quantitative


Information gathering and consultation techniques may include:
Interview structured, semi-structured and unstructured, group and individual
Conversation by phone or face-to-face
Observation and listening
Collection of materials e.g. Printed material and videos
Attendance at workshops, meetings and forums
Questionnaires and other basic survey instruments


Strategies to stimulate informed debate will involve:
Employing a range of communication styles, modes and media
Employing any of the consultation techniques identified in the Range Statement
Employing networking strategies
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
It is recommended that assessment take place on one or more than occasions to enable assessment of all aspects of policy development to take place


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
D2661 CHCPOL402B Contribute to policy development Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVB52 CHCPOL001 Contribute to the review and development of policies Unit of competency