Contribute to policy formulation and revision

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 PUAPOLMG007A, 'Contribute to policy formulation and revision'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Revise and formulate policy

1.1 Effectiveness of existing policies, legislation and guidelines is evaluated and the requirements for policy development are identified

1.2 Policy development activities required by the organisation are undertaken

1.3 Consideration of all relevant issues is reflected in participation in policy development activities

2. Contribute to policy promotion and implementation

2.1 Role and responsibility of the organisation to government and the community are used to form the basis of decision making

2.2 Advice is provided when required on implementation of the organisation's policies

2.3 Detailed knowledge of the legislation and regulatory framework is applied to work activities

2.4 Activities which assist in clarifying and promoting policy issues are identified and undertaken

3. Provide guidance on application of relevant legislation, policies and procedures in the workplace

3.1 Personnel are advised of the relevant acts, regulations, policies and guidelines which affect them

3.2 Relationship between the organisation's policies and guidelines and workplace procedures is assessed for continuing relevance

3.3 Breaches and inconsistencies in applying guidelines are reported or dealt with as required by the organisation


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUAPOLMG007A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA60501 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)
  • PUA60604 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Search and Rescue - Management)
  • PUA60210 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Police Search Rescue - Management)
  • PUA60612 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Search and Rescue - Management)
  • PUA60212 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Police Search & Rescue - Management)
  • PUA60513 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)