Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to participate in research and consultation processes which inform policy development |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit may apply in a range of community service contexts |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Assist in the policy development of the organisation |
1.1 Provide information to supervisor when requested, about impact of organisation policies on clients and relevant others 1.2 Provide views and opinions of clients and relevant others to supervisor when requested 1.3 Report concerns regarding job responsibilities to supervisor 1.4 Relate suggestions on changes to policy to supervisor when requested |
2. Contribute to collection of data for research purposes |
2.1 Undertake data collection in the manner prescribed 2.2 Carry out research and consultation with clients and relevant others under guidance of supervisor 2.3 Follow organisation policies and procedures when conducting research and consultation 2.4 Complete research and consultation within established timeframes 2.5 Gather information in a manner that respects cultural and individual differences 2.6 Maintain confidentiality of information gathered 2.7 Provide information gathered to supervisor in the format requested |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge : The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency : |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment : |
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Method of assessment : |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Information and feedback for policy development processes may be provided : |
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Relevant others may be : |
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Consultation with clients may be : |
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Research and information may be sought on : |
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Research and consultation may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable