Application
This unit describes the skills required to interpret policy and manage policy implementation process. It includes interpreting and communicating the requirements of policy, and policy implementation.
This unit applies to those working as public sector staff required to manage policy implementation.
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.
Those undertaking this unit would work independently, with staff supervision responsibilities, while performing complex tasks in familiar context.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Interpret and communicate requirements of policy | 1.1 Identify the expected outcomes of policy implementation and communicate to staff. 1.2 Interpret policy relative to workplace responsibilities and accountabilities. 1.3 Communicate the impact on work activities of policy implementation to staff and other stakeholders. 1.4 Assist staff with the interpretation of policy and its application to their work. |
2. Implement policy | 2.1 Identify potential or impending policy changes and prepare strategies to accommodate and communicate those changes. 2.2 Prepare work plans consultation with staff and management to ensure that policy is implemented as intended. 2.3 Monitor staff performance to ensure that it complies with policy. 2.4 Assist staff in adjusting to changes. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
interpreting complex and formal documents
providing leadership to the workgroup in the interpretation and implementation of policy
managing policy implementation on 2 or more occasions or in 2 or more contexts
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
range and type of policies relating to the public sector
public sector code/s of ethics and code/s of conduct
organisation and government procedures
Assessment Conditions
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.
Competency Field
Policy