Contribute to the review and development of policies

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCPOL001, 'Contribute to the review and development of policies'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Contribute to the review and development of policies' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


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. Review existing policies

1.1 Identify organisation policies and assess them for relevance, currency and effectiveness in current work

1.2 Identify and evaluate the impact of the broader policy context

1.3 Establish key stakeholders to be consulted about potential policy changes

2. Consult with others regarding change

2.1 Plan consultation methods relevant to the client group and organisation

2.2 Develop clear documentation to support the consultation process

2.3 Explain policy information to clients and other stakeholders, involving translation services according to need

2.4 Consult with clients and other stakeholders about impact of policy and potential changes

2.5 Promote informed policy debate enabling exchange of views and information between clients and other stakeholders

3. Contribute to policy advice

3.1 Collate and analyse findings of research and consultation processes

3.2 Evaluate factors impacting on quality or outcomes of research or consultation and incorporate in reports

3.3 Draft reports using language and format appropriate to audience, purpose and context

3.4 Incorporate reasoned argument and substantiated evidence into report

3.5 Provide draft report to stakeholders and decision makers for consideration

3.6 Present report in line with organisation standards


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCPOL001 appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT40113 - Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
  • HLT30113 - Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
  • HLT40213 - Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
  • CHC43515 - Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
  • CHC42215 - Certificate IV in Social Housing
  • CHC44015 - Certificate IV in Coordination of volunteer programs
  • CHC34015 - Certificate III in Active Volunteering
  • CHC43315 - Certificate IV in Mental Health
  • CHC32015 - Certificate III in Community Services
  • CHC42015 - Certificate IV in Community Services
  • HLT46015 - Certificate IV in Population Health
  • HLT46115 - Certificate IV in Indigenous Environmental Health
  • CPP41016 - Certificate IV in Access Consulting