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

CHCPOL504B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop and implement policy

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CHCPOL504B - Develop and implement policy
Description This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to develop and apply policy initiatives in the workplace
Employability Skills This unit contains Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit may apply in a range of community service contexts
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Research and consult with others to develop policies
  • Evaluate existing organisation, government and other policies relevant to issue to determine their currency and relevance for organisation and its clients
  • Undertake appropriate research and consultation to contribute to policy development and document in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • Consult relevant stakeholders throughout policy development process to ensure relevance and acceptance of the product
  • Provide appropriate mechanisms to facilitate open constructive discussion about policy issues and their possible resolution
  • Develop policies that reflect the culture, values and objectives of the organisation
  • Ensure policies include implications for resourcing implementation and review mechanisms
       
Element: Test draft policies
  • Develop an appropriate consultation plan and implement to test and review draft policies
  • Discuss policy implementation issues, including monitoring and evaluation processes, with relevant personnel and modify policy as appropriate
  • Notify those affected by changes to policies in time to take remedial action
       
Element: Develop policy materials
  • Prepare policy materials in a format and style to facilitate understanding and implementation of the policy
  • Develop policy proposals that acknowledge a range of sources, interest groups and applications
       
Element: Implement and review policies
  • Develop and follow policy implementation plan maximise impact of new and revised policies
  • Develop and utilise strategies to ensure wide dissemination of policy information
  • Develop and implement evaluation plan to ensure ongoing review of policies and maximise input from clients and stakeholders
  • Review policies in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • Promote policies relevant to the organisation's operation to key clients and stakeholders in an appropriate manner utilising a range of strategies
  • Utilise feedback received during marketing and promotion to review policies
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
This may include the use of languages other than English and alternative communication systems

Assessment must include all stages of developing and implementing policy

Access and equity considerations:

All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged

Resource requirements for assessment of this unit include access to:

an appropriate workplace where assessment can take place, or simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment

Method of assessment:

Assessment may include observations, questioning and evidence gathered from the workplace


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

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Essential knowledge:

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include knowledge of:

Principles and practices of policy development

Relevant policy at global, national, state, regional and local levels

Key stakeholders at local, national and state level

Organisation consultation processes

Evaluation and review processes

Organisation business and corporate plans and philosophy

Funding bodies and their requirements

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Undertake consultation with others

Test draft policies before implementation

Review policies for their effectiveness once implemented

In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include the ability to:

Demonstrate application of skills in:

documentation and report writing

policy development

research and consultation

promotion

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Appropriate research may include:

State, national or local level

Written or oral sources of information

Stakeholders may include:

Colleagues

Clients

Families and significant others

Other organisations

Funding bodies

Community groups

Management

Government agencies

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
Evaluate existing organisation, government and other policies relevant to issue to determine their currency and relevance for organisation and its clients 
Undertake appropriate research and consultation to contribute to policy development and document in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 
Consult relevant stakeholders throughout policy development process to ensure relevance and acceptance of the product 
Provide appropriate mechanisms to facilitate open constructive discussion about policy issues and their possible resolution 
Develop policies that reflect the culture, values and objectives of the organisation 
Ensure policies include implications for resourcing implementation and review mechanisms 
Develop an appropriate consultation plan and implement to test and review draft policies 
Discuss policy implementation issues, including monitoring and evaluation processes, with relevant personnel and modify policy as appropriate 
Notify those affected by changes to policies in time to take remedial action 
Prepare policy materials in a format and style to facilitate understanding and implementation of the policy 
Develop policy proposals that acknowledge a range of sources, interest groups and applications 
Develop and follow policy implementation plan maximise impact of new and revised policies 
Develop and utilise strategies to ensure wide dissemination of policy information 
Develop and implement evaluation plan to ensure ongoing review of policies and maximise input from clients and stakeholders 
Review policies in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 
Promote policies relevant to the organisation's operation to key clients and stakeholders in an appropriate manner utilising a range of strategies 
Utilise feedback received during marketing and promotion to review policies 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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