Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Demonstrate application of skills to: policies within own organisation policies within networks or associations policies directly related to own work role and areas of expertise policies for target groups relevant to the organisation Demonstrate involvement with stakeholders relevant to the organisation and the policy issue under consideration In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include the ability to: Analyse evidence and arguments Demonstrate reasoning, including identification of implications and consequences of particular courses of action Apply consultation and research methodologies Demonstrate application of skills in: report writing, including translation of complex concepts into simple language or images public speaking addressing a group group participation effective use of relevant information technology in line with work health and safety (WHS) guidelines |