Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CHCPOL001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Contribute to the review and development of policies

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CHCPOL001 - Contribute to the review and development of policies
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to review existing policies, consult with stakeholders on potential changes and write reports to inform policy development.This unit applies to workers who interact with clients and external stakeholders and have input to the development of organisation policies and procedures under broad guidance from others.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.\
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Elements define the essential outcomes
       
Element: Review existing policies
  • Identify organisation policies and assess them for relevance, currency and effectiveness in current work
  • Identify and evaluate the impact of the broader policy context
  • Establish key stakeholders to be consulted about potential policy changes
       
Element: Consult with others regarding change
  • Plan consultation methods relevant to the client group and organisation
  • Develop clear documentation to support the consultation process
  • Explain policy information to clients and other stakeholders, involving translation services according to need
  • Consult with clients and other stakeholders about impact of policy and potential changes
       
Element: Contribute to policy advice
  • Collate and analyse findings of research and consultation processes
  • Evaluate factors impacting on quality or outcomes of research or consultation and incorporate in reports
  • Draft reports using language and format appropriate to audience, purpose and context
  • Incorporate reasoned argument and substantiated evidence into report
  • Provide draft report to stakeholders and decision makers for consideration
  • Present report in line with organisation standards
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1. Review existing policies

1.1 Identify organisation policies and assess them for relevance, currency and effectiveness in current work

1.2 Identify and evaluate the impact of the broader policy context

1.3 Establish key stakeholders to be consulted about potential policy changes

2. Consult with others regarding change

2.1 Plan consultation methods relevant to the client group and organisation

2.2 Develop clear documentation to support the consultation process

2.3 Explain policy information to clients and other stakeholders, involving translation services according to need

2.4 Consult with clients and other stakeholders about impact of policy and potential changes

2.5 Promote informed policy debate enabling exchange of views and information between clients and other stakeholders

3. Contribute to policy advice

3.1 Collate and analyse findings of research and consultation processes

3.2 Evaluate factors impacting on quality or outcomes of research or consultation and incorporate in reports

3.3 Draft reports using language and format appropriate to audience, purpose and context

3.4 Incorporate reasoned argument and substantiated evidence into report

3.5 Provide draft report to stakeholders and decision makers for consideration

3.6 Present report in line with organisation standards


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1. Review existing policies

1.1 Identify organisation policies and assess them for relevance, currency and effectiveness in current work

1.2 Identify and evaluate the impact of the broader policy context

1.3 Establish key stakeholders to be consulted about potential policy changes

2. Consult with others regarding change

2.1 Plan consultation methods relevant to the client group and organisation

2.2 Develop clear documentation to support the consultation process

2.3 Explain policy information to clients and other stakeholders, involving translation services according to need

2.4 Consult with clients and other stakeholders about impact of policy and potential changes

2.5 Promote informed policy debate enabling exchange of views and information between clients and other stakeholders

3. Contribute to policy advice

3.1 Collate and analyse findings of research and consultation processes

3.2 Evaluate factors impacting on quality or outcomes of research or consultation and incorporate in reports

3.3 Draft reports using language and format appropriate to audience, purpose and context

3.4 Incorporate reasoned argument and substantiated evidence into report

3.5 Provide draft report to stakeholders and decision makers for consideration

3.6 Present report in line with organisation standards

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 organisation policies and assess them for relevance, currency and effectiveness in current work 
Identify and evaluate the impact of the broader policy context 
Establish key stakeholders to be consulted about potential policy changes 
Plan consultation methods relevant to the client group and organisation 
Develop clear documentation to support the consultation process 
Explain policy information to clients and other stakeholders, involving translation services according to need 
Consult with clients and other stakeholders about impact of policy and potential changes 
 
Collate and analyse findings of research and consultation processes 
Evaluate factors impacting on quality or outcomes of research or consultation and incorporate in reports 
Draft reports using language and format appropriate to audience, purpose and context 
Incorporate reasoned argument and substantiated evidence into report 
Provide draft report to stakeholders and decision makers for consideration 
Present report in line with organisation standards 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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