Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Research and consultation methods may include:
consulting with stakeholders
developments in other public sector or private sector organisations
evaluation of similar policies
benchmarking
pilots or trials of policy
quantitative or qualitative data
survey instruments
Organisational requirements may include:
quality assurance and/or procedures manuals
security and confidentiality requirements
legal and organisational policies, guidelines and requirements
management and accountability channels
code of conduct and code of ethics
procedures for updating records
occupational health and safety policies and procedures
environmental and resource efficiency
sustainable practice
information protocols
policy development systems
business and performance plans
anti-discrimination policy
ethical standards
defined resource parameters
Objectives of the research may include:
hypothesis testing
situational diagnosis
identification of trends
process mapping
comparative analysis
Research strategies may include:
interviewing colleagues and clients
focus groups
data analysis
product sampling
documentation reviews
Methods of data analysis may include:
feedback on results
review of previous research
peer review
data sampling
statistical analysis

Overview of assessment requirements
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
The demonstrated ability to:
participate in research and consultation processes that will inform policy development
analyse and interpret data to support the policy development process
employ either verbal or written means to provide information and feedback
involve all stakeholders in an informed debate to provide recommendations for policy options
Context of assessment
Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, with particular attention to the critical aspects of evidence and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide, and within the scope of the Range Statement.
Assessment must take account of the endorsed Assessment Guidelines in the Local Government Training Package.
Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment.
Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies for the particular AQF level. Refer to the key competency levels at the end of this unit.
Relationship to other units(prerequisite or co-requisite units)
To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
Evidence should be collected over a set period of time that is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations.
Resource implications
The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace.