CHCPOL002
Develop and implement policy


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, develop and implement new policy initiatives.

This unit applies to workers who are directly responsible for driving new policy directives across a business unit, team or service.

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.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

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

1. Research new policy initiatives

1.1 Evaluate existing policies to determine their currency and relevance

1.2 Evaluate current policy trends and their impact on policy development

1.3 Complete research and consultation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

1.4 Facilitate open constructive discussion about policy issues and their possible resolution

2. Draft policies

2.1 Select and use policy formats and structures suited to policy users

2.2 Draft policies that reflect the culture, values and objectives of the organisation

2.3 Clearly and logically articulate policy requirements and other information that supports policy statements

2.4 Develop plans for policy resourcing, implementation and review

3. Test draft policies

3.1 Develop and implement consultation mechanisms for draft policies

3.2 Identify policy implementation issues with key stakeholders

3.3 Modify draft policies according to outcomes of consultation

3.4 Give sufficient notice to those affected by policy changes

4. Develop policy proposals

4.1 Prepare policy materials that support implementation and facilitate stakeholder understanding and acceptance of changes

4.2 Present policy proposals to decision-makers according to organisation requirements

4.3 Seek and gain formal approval according to organisation requirements

5. Implement and review policies

5.1 Develop policy implementation plan that maximises impact of new and revised policies

5.2 Develop and use strategies that facilitate wide promotion and dissemination of policy information

5.3 Implement evaluation plan to ensure ongoing review of policies

5.4 Review policies in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

5.5 Obtain and respond to stakeholder feedback during marketing, promotion and implementation of policies and use learning to inform further review of policies

Evidence of Performance

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

researched, drafted, developed and implemented at least 1 policy initiative for at least 1 business unit or organisation

engaged in consultation with at least 3 different stakeholders, including:

individuals

groups or organisations


Evidence of Knowledge

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

legal and ethical context (international, national, state/territory, local) for policy development in the sector of work:

codes of practice

duty of care

human rights

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

policy frameworks

rights and responsibilities of workers, employers and clients

work health and safety

current industry developments and context for policy development, including funding body requirements

policy trends at global, national, state/territory and local levels

organisation strategic focus and philosophy within which policies are developed

key stakeholders at local, state/territory and national level

principles and practices of policy development and implementation:

research - methodologies and tools

consultation

methodologies and appropriateness for different audiences

types and features of documentation/information used to support consultation

stakeholder engagement and management

approval processes

structures and formats for policy documents

implementation considerations and processes

evaluation and review

report writing techniques


Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

organisation policies and procedures

organisation data

modelling of industry operating conditions, including:

consultations with organisation stakeholders

interactions with management and decision-makers

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.


Foundation Skills

The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.