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Participate in policy development

Participate in policy development

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPOL301B
State Code
D2660
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2014
Field of Education
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
05/08/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to participate in research and consultation processes which inform policy development
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assist in the policy development of the organisation
  • 1.1 Provide information to supervisor when requested, about impact of organisation policies on clients and relevant others
  • 1.2 Provide views and opinions of clients and relevant others to supervisor when requested
  • 1.3 Report concerns regarding job responsibilities to supervisor
  • 1.4 Relate suggestions on changes to policy to supervisor when requested
2. Contribute to collection of data for research purposes
  • 2.1 Undertake data collection in the manner prescribed
  • 2.2 Carry out researchandconsultation with clients and relevant others under guidance of supervisor
  • 2.3 Follow organisation policies and procedures when conducting research and consultation
  • 2.4 Complete research and consultation within established timeframes
  • 2.5 Gather information in a manner that respects cultural and individual differences
  • 2.6 Maintain confidentiality of information gathered
  • 2.7 Provide information gathered to supervisor in the format requested
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.


Information and feedback for policy development processes may be provided:
Verbally
Or written
At formal or informal meetings


Relevant others may be:
Family members
Other services


Consultation with clients may be:
In language appropriate to the client group spoken, signed, gestures
Using oral, written or visual methods
Using third party translator/interpreter


Research and information may be sought on:
Emergencies
Occupational health and safety
Referrals
Reporting
Philosophy
Goals, objectives, targets
Recording
Accountability
Code of conduct and ethical behaviour
Duty of care


Research and consultation may include:
Asking set questions as specified by supervisor
Helping client or relevant others to fill in a questionnaire
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 conditions


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 environment
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3228 CHCPOL1A Participate in 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