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Influence strategic policy

Influence strategic policy

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPPOL701A
State Code
C8247
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
01/11/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/07/2014
Field of Education
090103 - Policy Studies
Original Release Date
07/07/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers strategic leadership in the policy field. It includes monitoring and influencing policy environments, setting strategic policy directions and providing policy advice to government.In practice, influencing strategic policy may overlap with other generalist or specialist work activities such as leading and influencing ethical practice in the public sector, providing strategic direction, defining strategic procurement directions.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor and influence environments where policy applies
  • 1.1 Problems, limitations and new opportunities in policy environments are identified in response to internal and external factors and government priorities.
  • 1.2 Environments are monitored and opportunities are taken to influence key opinion formers and decision makers to increase their ability to respond to government priorities.
  • 1.3 Methods are used to influence environments in ways that are ethical, consistent with the public sector values and policies, and sensitive to the values and practice of key opinion formers and decision makers.
2. Set strategic policy direction
  • 2.1 Local, national and international monitoring is conducted of policies and trends pertinent to the medium- to long-term priorities of government.
  • 2.2 Strategies are implemented to develop and apply data capture mechanisms that will provide longitudinal information and trend analysis to support strategic thinking and more strategic policy development.
  • 2.3 Strategic policy directions are set in line with medium- to long-term government priorities and communicated to stakeholders using a variety of strategies to attract their support.
  • 2.4 Creative and innovative policy responses to complex social and economic issues are identified in anticipation of expected policy development initiatives.
  • 2.5 Productive relationships are established and maintained with key consultation partners to enable a fast policy response to emerging issues.
3. Provide policy advice to government
  • 3.1 The context, purpose and audience for the policy advice is determined and advice to government is provided in the required form with the desired level of detail and complexity, balanced against the need for brevity.
  • 3.2 Policy advice is provided that is logical, balanced and comprehensive, analysed and presented in accordance with the purpose for which it was requested.
  • 3.3 Requests from government for policy advice are responded to immediately or information is provided on what steps are being taken to address the request.
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.
Policy environments may include:
building industry where aspects of public housing policy apply
health industry
transport
education
environment and sustainability
manufacturing
retail industry
non-government sector
global economy
emerging markets
new technologies
Key consultation partners may include:
the public
public sector organisations
other jurisdictions
private sector organisations
union and association representatives
boards of management
international government representatives
international bodies
community groups
non-government organisations
special interest groups
key individuals of influence
industry think tanks
futurists
Advice must be:
relevant
comprehensive
accurate
defensible
timely
Forms of advice may include:
Ministerials
responses to Parliamentary questions
briefing notes
evidence to government committees
issues papers
discussion papers
Cabinet submissions
The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC701A Lead and influence ethical practice in the public sector
PSPHR703A Provide leadership in strategic human resource management
PSPHR702B Formulate a strategic human resource plan
PSPMNGT701B Provide strategic direction
PSPMNGT702A Influence and shape diversity management
PSPMNGT703A Lead and influence change
PSPMNGT704A Undertake enterprise risk management
PSPPROC703B Evaluate and improve procurement performance
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
strategic policy influence in a range of (2 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
medium- to long-term government priorities
strategic policy scenarios
public sector legislation, policies and standards
international policies
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when influencing strategic policy, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
strategic policy influence in a range of (2 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
portfolios
projects
questioning
scenarios
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWU09 PSPPCY011 Influence strategic policy Unit of competency