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Assist with specialist policy development

Assist with specialist policy development

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPPCY002
State Code
AWU18
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
090103 - Policy Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills required to assist with policy development including planning, researching, drafting and dissemination of policy.This unit applies to public sector staff working on policy development process.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently. They would perform complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to 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, conduct additional research to clarify if necessary and refer to the principal policy developer if required.
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.
  • 4.2 Capture written and oral feedback from stakeholders and include in draft as required.
  • 4.3 Monitor the progress of policy development against the timeframe and milestones.
5. Assist with policy dissemination
  • 5.1 Identify recipients for approved policy documents, particularly 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 the policy, or refer accordingly.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8239 PSPPOL402A Assist with specialist policy development Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODX61 PSPPCY012 Assist with specialist policy development Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZX9 PSP40116 Certificate IV in Government Qualification
BGO7 LGA50120 Diploma of Local Government Qualification