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Advise on organisation policy

Advise on organisation policy

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPPOL502A
State Code
C8243
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
40
Description
This unit covers the provision of information on organisation policy. It includes developing policy guidelines for the organisation, monitoring the implementation of government or board directives, and providing feedback to policy developers on the results of monitoring and evaluating policy implementation. In practice, advising on organisation policy may overlap with other generalist and specialist work activities such as acting ethically or complying with public sector legislation.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop policy guidelines for the organisation
  • 1.1 Policy intent is confirmed and existing procedures impacted by the policy are identified and reviewed for consistency with the policy.
  • 1.2 Intended audience/s for policy guidelines is determined and the structure, language style and format are determined in accordance with organisational requirements.
  • 1.3 Guidelines are developed in consultation with policy developer, end users and organisation approval personnel.
  • 1.4 Guidelines are structured to take account of occupational health and safety and workplace diversity, and meet organisational requirements.
  • 1.5 Guidelines are submitted and approval/s are obtained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
2. Interpret and advise on organisation policy
  • 2.1 Policy is analysed and the intent and implications are interpreted and confirmed in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • 2.2 Information and advice on the relevant acts, regulations, procedures, codes of practice, standards and guidelines are provided in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • 2.3 When documentation is provided it supports the information and advice given.
  • 2.4 Consideration of intended use and consequences is reflected in the information provided on organisational policy, and information is communicated in a manner that addresses the requirements of users.
3. Monitor the implementation of organisation policy
  • 3.1 Policy feedback is gathered on implementation issues, analysed and reported in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • 3.2 Implementation of policy is evaluated against initial criteria in implementation plan and outcomes are reported in accordance with organisational requirements.
  • 3.3 Quality assurance mechanisms are implemented to gauge whether policy is being implemented as intended, and any unforeseen practices/consequences and action to address them are identified and reported in accordance with organisational requirements .
  • 3.4 The environment is monitored for policy implications, and potential or impending organisation policy changes are identified in accordance with organisational requirements.
4. Advise on policy implementation
  • 4.1 Information relating to the intended and actual outcomes of organisation policy is gathered during and following policy implementation, and analysed and reported in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • 4.2 Suggestions for improvement, discontinuance or replacement of organisation policy are prepared in accordance with organisational requirements.
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.
Organisation policy may include:
any aspect of an organisation's business, such as policies relating to:
core business
client services
business structure
human resources
administration
financial management
work practices
training
information technology
technical/professional requirements
legal requirements
sustainability practices
Policy guidelines may include:
advice on:
interpretation of policy intent
application of principles-based policy
policy implementation
processes and procedures
Diversity may include:
age
cultural background
educational level
ethnicity
expertise
family responsibilities
gender
interests
interpersonal approach
language
life experience
marital status
personality
physical ability
religious belief
sexual orientation
socio-economic background
thinking/learning styles
work experience
working styles
Changes may be caused by:
restructure
changes to legal risks
changes in strategic direction
changes to legislation and whole of government policies
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:
PSPCOM502A Develop and implement community engagement strategies
PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service
PSPGOV502B Develop client services
PSPGOV503B Coordinate resource allocation and usage
PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis
PSPGOV505A Promote diversity
PSPGOV509AConduct evaluations
PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector
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)
organisational policy advice provided in a range of (2 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
public sector policy and legislation
public sector standards, procedures and protocols
guidelines and protocols for developing policy guidelines
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 advising on organisation policy, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
organisational policy advice provided 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
AWU16 PSPPCY007 Advise on organisation policy Unit of competency