Assessor Resource

CULMS609C
Develop policies and strategies

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit may be applied in any industry or community context and requires the application of significant critical thinking, communication and planning skills at a strategic level. Managers, independent consultants, technical specialists or groups such as boards and committees may undertake this role.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop/review policies and strategies which guide the planning and implementation of organisational activities.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil

Employability Skills

The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary for the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged, will assist in identifying Employability Skills requirements.



Evidence Required

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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

sound application of research and analytical skills to the policy/strategy development process

communication skills sufficient to facilitate effective consultation on complex issues

development of policy and practical strategy to meet the needs of a specific workplace/industry context.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

involvement of others to reflect the communication and consultation aspects of the unit

access to relevant policies and procedures manuals and other organisational documentation, eg organisational charts.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

evaluation of policies and strategies developed by the candidate

evaluation of reports prepared by the candidate on the policy development process, challenges faced and how these were overcome

evaluation of candidate's response to different industry or community scenarios to assess ability to develop policy and strategy for particular organisations/ workplace contexts.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

THHGLE22A Manage risk.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to undertake consultations and negotiations at a strategic level and to articulate complex ideas and concepts

planning and organisational skills to translate concepts and broad strategies into practical action plans

problem-solving skills to analyse complex challenges and develop appropriate solutions at a strategic level

research and literacy skills to source, analyse and synthesise complex information and ideas

numeracy skills to evaluate and estimate resource implications of different policies and strategies.

Required knowledge

policy and strategy development techniques and processes

features and formats of policy and strategy documents

current trends, structures, government policies and operating environments relevant to the work context

legal, social, environmental and ethical obligations and compliance issues that affect policy development in the relevant work context

concept of sustainability and its impact on policy/strategy development

cultural protocols that impact on policy development, including those relating to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander issues.

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.

Policies and strategies may relate to:

business operations

building/site management

financial management

research and dissemination of information

commercial and marketing issues

cultural issues and diversity

Indigenous issues

employment practices

sponsorship

legal and administrative requirements

and in the particular context of the cultural industries:

collection management

conservation and preservation

public programs/exhibitions

education

community access

local content

External and internal factors may include:

government policy

market trends

economic conditions/trends

social/cultural environment

legal and ethical constraints

codes of practice

current mission, goals, objectives

resource constraints (human, financial, physical)

management and operating structures

skills capacity

communication capability

Key stakeholders may include:

boards of management/committees

funding agencies

customers

employees

government agencies

suppliers

strategic alliance partners

local community

Evaluation mechanisms may include:

key performance indicators

customer feedback

regular management reviews

industry benchmarking

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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