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

Required Skills

environmental scanning

strategic thinking and decision making

advocacy

high level written and oral communication

networking

resource management

analysis

marketing

evaluation

team leadership

project management

report writing

Required Knowledge

relevant legislation

government discussion papers

policy development models and systems

consultation models

organisational strategic plans

organisational processes

government processes

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

identify future directions in policy and analyse them to determine the major implications for organisational policy development

manage the policy development process to ensure that policies meet organisational requirements and are consistent with council directions and corporate goals

promote policies within the organisation and externally to ensure that all stakeholders are informed of key activities and decisions relevant to them

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 or 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 unitsprerequisite or corequisite 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 andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

completion of selfpaced 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 enable 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

Major issues impacting on policy may include:

Key stakeholders may include:

Key national and state policies may include:

Assessment may include:

Resource requirements may include:

Strategies may include: