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Undertake policy review

Undertake policy review

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPOL404A
State Code
D2663
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/08/2010
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
13/08/2010
Nominal Hours
20
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to analyse and review policies which impact on the client group and the work of the organisation
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review existing policy
  • 1.1 Identify a policy and review within appropriate timeframe, resource constraints and agreed processes
  • 1.2 Gather relevant documentation to assist in the policy analysis and review process
  • 1.3 Undertake relevant research to determine policy context including impact of other policies and relevant legislation
  • 1.4 Develop relevant documentation to support the consultation process
  • 1.5 Consult relevant stakeholders about their views on policy
2. Provide briefing materials or report on policy issues
  • 2.1 Collate and analyse findings of the research and consultation processes
  • 2.2 Identify factors impacting on research or consultation processes and incorporate into briefing material
  • 2.3 Incorporate reasoned argument, evidence and recommendations into report
  • 2.4 Prepare report in a format appropriate to audience, purpose and context
  • 2.5 Provide report to stakeholders and decision-makers for consideration
RANGE STATEMENT

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.


Undertake relevant research may include:
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


Decision-makers may include:
Managers
Coordinators
Boards of management
Auspice bodies
Policy officers
Other relevant parties


Documentation may include:
New or amended policies
New or amended procedures
Fliers or fact sheets about the changes
New or amended brochures, pamphlets
Articles for newsletters or staff bulletins
Memos
Staff meeting presentation materials
Internet notices (WebPages, bulletin boards etc)
Emails
Reports
EVIDENCE GUIDE

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 review 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
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