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

PUAPOLMG007A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Contribute to policy formulation and revision

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAPOLMG007A - Contribute to policy formulation and revision
Description This unit covers the competency required to participate effectively in the formulation and revision of organisational policy.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies in instances where policy is to be formulated or revised. This unit supports the contribution of an individual to this policy formulation and revision process. The unit embeds a solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures in the workplace in order to provide guidance.
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: Revise and formulate policy
  • Effectiveness of existing policies, legislation and guidelines is evaluated and the requirements for policy development are identified
  • Policy development activities required by the organisation are undertaken
  • Consideration of all relevant issues is reflected in participation in policy development activities
       
Element: Contribute to policy promotion and implementation
  • Role and responsibility of the organisation to government and the community are used to form the basis of decision making
  • Advice is provided when required on implementation of the organisation's policies
  • Detailed knowledge of the legislation and regulatory framework is applied to work activities
  • Activities which assist in clarifying and promoting policy issues are identified and undertaken
       
Element: Provide guidance on application of relevant legislation, policies and procedures in the workplace
  • Personnel are advised of the relevant acts, regulations, policies and guidelines which affect them
  • Relationship between the organisation's policies and guidelines and workplace procedures is assessed for continuing relevance
  • Breaches and inconsistencies in applying guidelines are reported or dealt with as required by the organisation
       


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 competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

apply knowledge and understanding of relevant acts, regulations, policies and guidelines

communicate to, and participate with, senior management in the policy review, formulation and implementation processes.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of policy formulation and review contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Specific resources for assessment

There are no specific resource requirements for this unit.

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions.

Submission Requirements

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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

apply legislation and guidelines to organisational strategies and work practices

assess relevance of policies

communicate in a group setting

identify and analyse trends

provide advice

Required Knowledge

organisational policies and procedures (such as relevant legislation; operational, corporate and strategic plans; operational performance standards; operational policies and procedures; organisational personnel and occupational health and safety practices and guidelines; organisational quality standards; organisation's approach to environmental management and sustainability)

policy development, strategies and processes

procedures for dealing with breaches of guidelines

relevant legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines

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.

Policy development may include:

Operational policies

Organisational policies

Plans

Service-wide policies

Relevant issues may include:

Cultural

Economic

Organisational

Political

Social

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
Effectiveness of existing policies, legislation and guidelines is evaluated and the requirements for policy development are identified 
Policy development activities required by the organisation are undertaken 
Consideration of all relevant issues is reflected in participation in policy development activities 
Role and responsibility of the organisation to government and the community are used to form the basis of decision making 
Advice is provided when required on implementation of the organisation's policies 
Detailed knowledge of the legislation and regulatory framework is applied to work activities 
Activities which assist in clarifying and promoting policy issues are identified and undertaken 
Personnel are advised of the relevant acts, regulations, policies and guidelines which affect them 
Relationship between the organisation's policies and guidelines and workplace procedures is assessed for continuing relevance 
Breaches and inconsistencies in applying guidelines are reported or dealt with as required by the organisation 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAPOLMG007A - Contribute to policy formulation and revision
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