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PSPPCY010
Manage policy implementation

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to interpret policy and manage policy implementation process. It includes interpreting and communicating the requirements of policy, and policy implementation.

This unit applies to those working as public sector staff required to manage policy implementation.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently, with staff supervision responsibilities, while performing complex tasks in familiar context.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Interpret and communicate requirements of policy

1.1 Identify the expected outcomes of policy implementation and communicate to staff.

1.2 Interpret policy relative to workplace responsibilities and accountabilities.

1.3 Communicate the impact on work activities of policy implementation to staff and other stakeholders.

1.4 Assist staff with the interpretation of policy and its application to their work.

2. Implement policy

2.1 Identify potential or impending policy changes and prepare strategies to accommodate and communicate those changes.

2.2 Prepare work plans consultation with staff and management to ensure that policy is implemented as intended.

2.3 Monitor staff performance to ensure that it complies with policy.

2.4 Assist staff in adjusting to changes.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

interpreting complex and formal documents

providing leadership to the workgroup in the interpretation and implementation of policy

managing policy implementation on 2 or more occasions or in 2 or more contexts

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

range and type of policies relating to the public sector

public sector code/s of ethics and code/s of conduct

organisation and government procedures

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Interpret and communicate requirements of policy

1.1 Identify the expected outcomes of policy implementation and communicate to staff.

1.2 Interpret policy relative to workplace responsibilities and accountabilities.

1.3 Communicate the impact on work activities of policy implementation to staff and other stakeholders.

1.4 Assist staff with the interpretation of policy and its application to their work.

2. Implement policy

2.1 Identify potential or impending policy changes and prepare strategies to accommodate and communicate those changes.

2.2 Prepare work plans consultation with staff and management to ensure that policy is implemented as intended.

2.3 Monitor staff performance to ensure that it complies with policy.

2.4 Assist staff in adjusting to changes.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

interpreting complex and formal documents

providing leadership to the workgroup in the interpretation and implementation of policy

managing policy implementation on 2 or more occasions or in 2 or more contexts

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

range and type of policies relating to the public sector

public sector code/s of ethics and code/s of conduct

organisation and government procedures

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify the expected outcomes of policy implementation and communicate to staff. 
Interpret policy relative to workplace responsibilities and accountabilities. 
Communicate the impact on work activities of policy implementation to staff and other stakeholders. 
Assist staff with the interpretation of policy and its application to their work. 
Identify potential or impending policy changes and prepare strategies to accommodate and communicate those changes. 
Prepare work plans consultation with staff and management to ensure that policy is implemented as intended. 
Monitor staff performance to ensure that it complies with policy. 
Assist staff in adjusting to changes. 
Identify the expected outcomes of policy implementation and communicate to staff. 
Interpret policy relative to workplace responsibilities and accountabilities. 
Communicate the impact on work activities of policy implementation to staff and other stakeholders. 
Assist staff with the interpretation of policy and its application to their work. 
Identify potential or impending policy changes and prepare strategies to accommodate and communicate those changes. 
Prepare work plans consultation with staff and management to ensure that policy is implemented as intended. 
Monitor staff performance to ensure that it complies with policy. 
Assist staff in adjusting to changes. 

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