Develop organisation policy

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 PSPPOL501A, 'Develop organisation policy'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Develop organisation policy' 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

1. Anticipate and confirm the need for policy development or review

1.1 Internal and external factors, issues, events, directions or government/board policies likely to cause changes to organisation policy are identified

1.2 The likely implications and impact of these factors that might require policy development are identified in consultation with stakeholders

1.3 A critical analysis of the need for new or revised policy is conducted that includes a scan of the wider internal and external environment, that checks related policies for context and identifies other policies likely to be impacted

1.4 Priority areas for policy development/review are recommended in accordance with organisational procedures

1.5 Confirmation of the need for policy development/review and supporting evidence is detailed in accordance with organisational procedures

2. Plan the policy development process

2.1 The approving authority is confirmed and organisational procedures and protocols for policy development are confirmed and applied

2.2 Issues likely to impact on the policy development process are identified, analysed (in terms of risk) and addressed in policy development planning

2.3 Policyrequirements are outlined in a policy development plan in accordance with organisational procedures

3. Gather and analyse information for policy development

3.1 Stakeholders are identified and engaged through the establishment and maintenance of a representative and relevant policy network

3.2 Information required to support the policy development process is identified, gathered, analysed and interpreted

3.3 An analytical framework for the development of the policy is determined and applied

4. Determine policy direction

4.1 A range of policy options and criteria for choice are developed and communicated in a timely and understandable way to those responsible for selecting the policy direction

4.2 Where appropriate, specific policy options are promoted to executive within the organisation

4.3 Preferred policy option is recommended and risk treatments are determined in accordance with the policy development plan

4.4 Approvals/endorsements are obtained in accordance with the policy development plan and organisational procedures

5. Draft policy

5.1 Policy is drafted and a cyclical process of consultation, feedback, identification of changes and re-drafting is implemented in accordance with the policy development plan

5.2 Risk management processes are implemented in accordance with the policy development plan to ensure progress of the process against the timeframe and milestones

5.3 An implementation plan is included in the policy that details responsibilities for implementation and strategies for transition, change management, initial and ongoing training and maintenance of the policy

5.4 Mechanisms for monitoring compliance with the policy, quality assurance of the policy, and evaluation of the policy are included within the policy

5.5 The policy is developed in accordance with organisational requirements for style, format and contents

6. Release and promote policy

6.1 Policy is cleared through organisational channels, and agreement of critical stakeholders is gained in accordance with organisational procedures

6.2 All stakeholders, particularly those who will be responsible for implementing the new or revised policy, are fully informed of the outcomes, and fallout from dissenting stakeholders is managed in accordance with the policy development plan

6.3 The policy is released and promoted in accordance with organisational requirements


Qualifications and Skillsets

PSPPOL501A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PSP50112 - Diploma of Government
  • CSC60107 - Advanced Diploma of Correctional Management
  • PSP51404 - Diploma of Government (Policy Development)
  • PSP52510 - Diploma of Government (Procurement and Contracting)
  • PSP51204 - Diploma of Government (Occupational Health Safety)
  • PSP50104 - Diploma of Government
  • SFI50111 - Diploma of Aquaculture
  • SFI50511 - Diploma of Seafood Processing
  • PSP51212 - Diploma of Government (Occupational Health & Safety)
  • PSP51412 - Diploma of Government (Policy Development)
  • CSC60112 - Advanced Diploma of Correctional Management
  • DEF80112 - Vocational Graduate Certificate in Explosive Ordnance
  • PSP52512 - Diploma of Government (Procurement and Contracting)
  • DEF72115 - Graduate Certificate in Explosive Ordnance
  • CSC60115 - Advanced Diploma of Correctional Management