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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Elements define the essential outcomes
2. Research new policy initiatives
   • Evaluate existing policies to determine their currency and relevance
   • Evaluate current policy trends and their impact on policy development
   • Complete research and consultation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
   • Facilitate open constructive discussion about policy issues and their possible resolution
3. Draft policies
   • Select and use policy formats and structures suited to policy users
   • Draft policies that reflect the culture, values and objectives of the organisation
   • Clearly and logically articulate policy requirements and other information that supports policy statements
   • Develop plans for policy resourcing, implementation and review
4. Test draft policies
   • Develop and implement consultation mechanisms for draft policies
   • Identify policy implementation issues with key stakeholders
   • Modify draft policies according to outcomes of consultation
   • Give sufficient notice to those affected by policy changes
5. Develop policy proposals
   • Prepare policy materials that support implementation and facilitate stakeholder understanding and acceptance of changes
   • Present policy proposals to decision-makers according to organisation requirements
   • Seek and gain formal approval according to organisation requirements
6. Implement and review policies
   • Develop policy implementation plan that maximises impact of new and revised policies
   • Develop and use strategies that facilitate wide promotion and dissemination of policy information
   • Implement evaluation plan to ensure ongoing review of policies
   • Review policies in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
   • Obtain and respond to stakeholder feedback during marketing, promotion and implementation of policies and use learning to inform further review of policies

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

researched, drafted, developed and implemented at least 1 policy initiative for at least 1 business unit or organisation

engaged in consultation with at least 3 different stakeholders, including:

individuals

groups or organisations

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

legal and ethical context (international, national, state/territory, local) for policy development in the sector of work:

codes of practice

duty of care

human rights

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

policy frameworks

rights and responsibilities of workers, employers and clients

work health and safety

current industry developments and context for policy development, including funding body requirements

policy trends at global, national, state/territory and local levels

organisation strategic focus and philosophy within which policies are developed

key stakeholders at local, state/territory and national level

principles and practices of policy development and implementation:

research - methodologies and tools

consultation

methodologies and appropriateness for different audiences

types and features of documentation/information used to support consultation

stakeholder engagement and management

approval processes

structures and formats for policy documents

implementation considerations and processes

evaluation and review

report writing techniques

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