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

DEFFIN013 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide advice on complex policy matters

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency DEFFIN013 - Provide advice on complex policy matters
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to provide specialist policy advice.This unit applies to those working in the public sector Finance Domain who would be required to undertake financial management activities as part of their duties.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, particularly those related to financial management activities.Those undertaking this unit would be working under minimal supervision and/or supervising small teams while undertaking financial management tasks. They would perform complex tasks in familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

acceptable means of simulated assessment.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Financial Management
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: Interpret financial policy
  • Receive requests for advice and research relevant policy
  • Analyse policy and provide interpretations on its intent and implications
  • Develop interpretive advice on the relevant Acts, regulations, procedures, codes of practice, standards and guidelines
       
Element: Advise on policy
  • Provide written interpretations that are supported by defensible evidence and reflect consideration of their intended use and consequences
  • Communicate policy advice in a manner that addresses the requirements of users
  • Record policy advice for future reference
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Interpret financial policy

1.1

Receive requests for advice and research relevant policy

1.2

Analyse policy and provide interpretations on its intent and implications

1.3

Develop interpretive advice on the relevant Acts, regulations, procedures, codes of practice, standards and guidelines

2

Advise on policy

2.1

Provide written interpretations that are supported by defensible evidence and reflect consideration of their intended use and consequences

2.2

Communicate policy advice in a manner that addresses the requirements of users

2.3

Record policy advice for future reference

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

accessing relevant policies and legislation electronically or in hard copy

developing and understanding legal and policy interpretation techniques

providing clear, concise advice on policy matters

researching, analysing and presenting information

structuring communication based on the audience

understanding and evaluating complex and formal documents.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

organisational structure, and the business requirements of organisational areas

relevant underlying legislative requirements governing financial management.


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Interpret financial policy

1.1

Receive requests for advice and research relevant policy

1.2

Analyse policy and provide interpretations on its intent and implications

1.3

Develop interpretive advice on the relevant Acts, regulations, procedures, codes of practice, standards and guidelines

2

Advise on policy

2.1

Provide written interpretations that are supported by defensible evidence and reflect consideration of their intended use and consequences

2.2

Communicate policy advice in a manner that addresses the requirements of users

2.3

Record policy advice for future reference

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
Receive requests for advice and research relevant policy 
Analyse policy and provide interpretations on its intent and implications 
Develop interpretive advice on the relevant Acts, regulations, procedures, codes of practice, standards and guidelines 
Provide written interpretations that are supported by defensible evidence and reflect consideration of their intended use and consequences 
Communicate policy advice in a manner that addresses the requirements of users 
Record policy advice for future reference 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFFIN013 - Provide advice on complex policy matters
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