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

LGADMIN527A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage policy development

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency LGADMIN527A - Manage policy development
Description This unit covers establishing, coordinating and promoting strategic policy development in the context of a changing social and political environment. The unit is appropriate to senior managers within the organisation in a range of contexts.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in councils of all sizes. Knowledge of the legislation and regulations within which councils must operate is essential. The unique nature of councils, as a tier of government directed by elected members and reflecting the needs of local communities, must be appropriately reflected.
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: Identify future directions in policy development
  • Major issues impacting on policy and relevance of existing policies are analysed and interpreted.
  • Key stakeholders are consulted on future directions in policy to facilitate a coordinated approach to emerging issues.
  • Broad council directions and corporate goals are determined using appropriate consultation processes.
  • Key national and state policies are closely monitored for relevance.
  • A policy development process is planned and implemented in accordance with organisational guidelines.
       
Element: Monitor and evaluate policy development
  • Organisational policies are assessed against future directions and organisational requirements to determine status for reviewing, amending or developing new policy.
  • Resource requirements for policy development and promotion are identified and secured.
  • Progress of policy development is monitored and adjusted to respond to contingencies.
  • Criteria for evaluating effectiveness of the policy development process are established and implemented and any recommendations for improvement are addressed.
  • Ongoing evaluation processes for policy development are established and implemented.
       
Element: Promote policy development
  • Strategies for promotion are determined and promoted within the organisation and externally as appropriate.
  • Advocacy strategies and reporting mechanisms are selected and used to target key decision makers and others with influence in the identified policy area.
  • Perspective and position of the organisation are reflected in the advocacy strategies and reporting mechanisms selected.
  • Expected outcomes of policy implementation are clearly stated and communicated to staff.
  • Impact on work activities of new or revised policy implementation is clearly communicated to staff.
  • Staff members are assisted with the interpretation of policy and its application to work.
  • Policy and its implications are explained to other stakeholders.
       


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.

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 units(prerequisite or co-requisite 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 and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

third-party reports from experienced practitioners

completion of self-paced 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.


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

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

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Major issues impacting on policy may include:

resource sharing

regional planning

legislative changes

political changes

changes in technology

societal trends

benchmarking

Key stakeholders may include:

council sections

staff

unions

management

joint consultative committees

elected members

community groups and representatives

local business

government agencies

Key national and state policies may include:

education

health

planning

employment

capital works

Assessment may include:

relevance

gaps

compliance

priorities

Resource requirements may include:

personnel

infrastructure

financial

Strategies may include:

public meetings

informal gatherings

door knocks

mail outs

media releases

staff meetings

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
Major issues impacting on policy and relevance of existing policies are analysed and interpreted. 
Key stakeholders are consulted on future directions in policy to facilitate a coordinated approach to emerging issues. 
Broad council directions and corporate goals are determined using appropriate consultation processes. 
Key national and state policies are closely monitored for relevance. 
A policy development process is planned and implemented in accordance with organisational guidelines. 
Organisational policies are assessed against future directions and organisational requirements to determine status for reviewing, amending or developing new policy. 
Resource requirements for policy development and promotion are identified and secured. 
Progress of policy development is monitored and adjusted to respond to contingencies. 
Criteria for evaluating effectiveness of the policy development process are established and implemented and any recommendations for improvement are addressed. 
Ongoing evaluation processes for policy development are established and implemented. 
Strategies for promotion are determined and promoted within the organisation and externally as appropriate. 
Advocacy strategies and reporting mechanisms are selected and used to target key decision makers and others with influence in the identified policy area. 
Perspective and position of the organisation are reflected in the advocacy strategies and reporting mechanisms selected. 
Expected outcomes of policy implementation are clearly stated and communicated to staff. 
Impact on work activities of new or revised policy implementation is clearly communicated to staff. 
Staff members are assisted with the interpretation of policy and its application to work. 
Policy and its implications are explained to other stakeholders. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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