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Assist with specialist policy development

Assist with specialist policy development

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPPCY012
State Code
ODX61
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2022
Field of Education
090103 - Policy Studies
Original Release Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist with policy development in relation to any of the following: public policy, public sector policy, central agency policy, whole of government policies, international policy or organisational policies applicable to internal functions such as human resources or financial management.This unit applies to public sector staff working on policy development process. Those undertaking this unit work independently performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assist with policy development planning.
  • 1.1. Conduct research to identify related policies for context and identify other policies likely to be impacted.
  • 1.2. Identify key internal and external stakeholders ensuring their engagement as early as possible and throughout the policy development process.
  • 1.3. Provide research assistance to determine the content of key aspects to be included in the policy development plan.
2. Research information for policy development.
  • 2.1 Identify, evaluate and collate information required to support the policy development process.
  • 2.2 Identify and record gaps, ambiguity and conflicting views.
  • 2.3 Conduct additional research to clarify and refer to the principal policy developer.
3. Contribute to the development of policy options.
  • 3.1 Formulate and analyse possible policy options under guidance, to identify strengths and weaknesses.
  • 3.2. Research and prioritise possible criteria for choosing preferred policy options.
4. Assist in drafting policy.
  • 4.1. Produce initial drafts or selected sections of the policy in required formats.
  • 4.2. Capture written and oral feedback from stakeholders and include in draft as required.
  • 4.3. Monitor progress of policy development against timeframe and milestones.
5. Assist with policy dissemination.
  • 5.1. Identify recipients for approved policy documents including those responsible for implementing the new or revised policy and inform them of outcomes.
  • 5.2. Deal with routine enquiries on the release and content of policy and refer unresolved enquires in accordance with organisational procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWU18 PSPPCY002 Assist with specialist policy development Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHO9 PSP40122 Certificate IV in Government Qualification