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Coordinate policy development
Coordinate policy development
Unit of competency
National Code
LGADMIN526A
LGADMIN526A
State Code
C1933
C1933
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/01/2006
Field of Education
090103 - Policy Studies
Original Release Date
20/01/2006
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers coordinating policy development processes including monitoring existing organisational policies, managing policy evaluations and providing policy advice. The unit is suitable for managers within the organisation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor existing organisational policies
- 1.1 Evaluation criteria are identified and established to determine appropriateness of existing organisational policies.
- 1.2 Operational staff and key stakeholders are consulted on existing organisational policies in line with evaluation criteria and organisational requirements.
- 1.3 Mechanisms are established to provide ongoing monitoring of organisational policies.
- 1.4 Existing policies are analysed against evaluation criteria.
- 1.5 Policy development requirements are identified and defined in terms of context, issues to be addressed, expected outcomes, possible complications, precedents and stakeholders.
- 1.6 Priority areas for policy development are recommended in accordance with organisational requirements.
2. Prepare policy advice
- 2.1 Policy development parameters, procedures, resources and time frames are established and confirmed.
- 2.2 Consultation processes with clients, staff and external personnel are developed and utilised.
- 2.3 Interorganisational cooperation in policy development is sought as appropriate.
- 2.4 Analytical framework for the development of an appropriate organisational policy is determined.
- 2.5 Relevant factors such as change management are considered in the development of policy advice.
3. Present and promote policy advice
- 3.1 Recommendations for policy options are presented and promoted to management according to organisational requirements.
- 3.2 An appropriate method of implementation is identified and agreed upon following approval of selected options.
- 3.3 Stakeholders are informed of the nature of policy changes, expected outcomes, issues, expected costs, time lines and contextual factors.
- 3.4 Where necessary the selected policy option is marketed to stakeholders.
- 3.5 Processes are developed to enable the ongoing evaluation and monitoring of policy options.
- 3.6 Processes are developed to review the policy development strategies within the organisation.
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.
Existing organisational policies may include:
human resources
administration
financial management
work practices
training
information technology
technical and professional requirements
Policy development requirements may include:
alignment to social, political, environmental and economic trends
changes to avoid discrimination
outcomes of assessment of actual and potential impacts of policy on the organisation
providing connections to other policies and legislation
relevance of policies
policy gaps
enhancements
Consultation processes may include:
a range of communication styles, modes and media
lobbying strategies
consultation strategies
networking strategies
Analytical framework may include:
best practice
incremental
radical transformation
Existing organisational policies may include:
human resources
administration
financial management
work practices
training
information technology
technical and professional requirements
Policy development requirements may include:
alignment to social, political, environmental and economic trends
changes to avoid discrimination
outcomes of assessment of actual and potential impacts of policy on the organisation
providing connections to other policies and legislation
relevance of policies
policy gaps
enhancements
Consultation processes may include:
a range of communication styles, modes and media
lobbying strategies
consultation strategies
networking strategies
Analytical framework may include:
best practice
incremental
radical transformation
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:
monitor existing organisational policies to provide periodic status reports to decision makers on the relevance of policies, policy gaps and recommended enhancements
coordinate the policy development process by establishing parameters and procedures, supporting policy activities and monitoring resource allocations
formulate organisational policy advice for consideration by decision makers
communicate policy decisions to stakeholders
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 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:
monitor existing organisational policies to provide periodic status reports to decision makers on the relevance of policies, policy gaps and recommended enhancements
coordinate the policy development process by establishing parameters and procedures, supporting policy activities and monitoring resource allocations
formulate organisational policy advice for consideration by decision makers
communicate policy decisions to stakeholders
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 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.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C745 | LGA50104 | Diploma of Local Government Administration | Qualification |