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LGADMIN526A
Coordinate policy development

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in councils of all sizes. Knowledge of the legislation and regulations within which councils must operate is essential. The unique nature of councils, as a tier of government directed by elected members and reflecting the needs of local communities, must be appropriately reflected.

This unit covers coordinating policy development processes including monitoring existing organisational policies, managing policy evaluations and providing policy advice. The unit is suitable for managers within the organisation.

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Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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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:

monitor existing organisational policies to provide periodic status reports to decision makers on the relevance of policies, policy gaps and recommended enhancements

coordinate the policy development process by establishing parameters and procedures, supporting policy activities and monitoring resource allocations

formulate organisational policy advice for consideration by decision makers

communicate policy decisions to stakeholders.

Context of assessment

Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, with particular attention to the critical aspects 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 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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit

Required Skills

analytical and research

decision making

evaluation

communication and consultation

marketing and negotiating

networking

literacy

proofreading and editing

writing

problem solving.

Required Knowledge

state or federal government processes, policies, procedures and priorities

local government processes, policies, procedures and priorities

organisational processes, policies and procedures

contexts for policies, people and the organisation

procedures to analyse information to identify patterns and trends

quantitative and qualitative processes

information systems and methods

policy writing

presentation methods

ethics and accountability

research processes and strategies.

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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.

Existing organisational policies may include:

human resources

administration

financial management

work practices

training

information technology

technical and professional requirements.

Policy development requirements may include:

alignment to social, political, environmental and economic trends

changes to avoid discrimination

outcomes of assessment of actual and potential impacts of policy on the organisation

providing connections to other policies and legislation

relevance of policies

policy gaps

enhancements.

Consultation processes may include:

a range of communication styles, modes and media

lobbying strategies

consultation strategies

networking strategies.

Analytical framework may include:

best practice

incremental

radical transformation.

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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
Evaluation criteria are identified and established to determine appropriateness of existing organisational policies. 
Operational staff and key stakeholders are consulted on existing organisational policies in line with evaluation criteria and organisational requirements. 
Mechanisms are established to provide ongoing monitoring of organisational policies. 
Existing policies are analysed against evaluation criteria. 
Policy development requirements are identified and defined in terms of context, issues to be addressed, expected outcomes, possible complications, precedents and stakeholders. 
Priority areas for policy development are recommended in accordance with organisational requirements. 
Policy development parameters, procedures, resources and time frames are established and confirmed. 
Consultation processes with clients, staff and external personnel are developed and utilised. 
Interorganisational cooperation in policy development is sought as appropriate. 
Analytical framework for the development of an appropriate organisational policy is determined. 
Relevant factors such as change management are considered in the development of policy advice. 
Recommendations for policy options are presented and promoted to management according to organisational requirements. 
An appropriate method of implementation is identified and agreed upon following approval of selected options. 
Stakeholders are informed of the nature of policy changes, expected outcomes, issues, expected costs, time lines and contextual factors. 
Where necessary the selected policy option is marketed to stakeholders. 
Processes are developed to enable the ongoing evaluation and monitoring of policy options. 
Processes are developed to review the policy development strategies within the organisation. 

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