Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to develop and analyse policies which impact on the client group and the work of the organisation |
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. Review existing policies |
1.1 Identify relevant organisation and other policies and assess them for relevance to the organisations objectives and effectiveness 1.2 Consult clients and other stakeholders about their views on policies 1.3 Document and present reviews of policies in a format appropriate to the purpose of the review, the context, and the receiver |
2. Contribute to research for policy advice |
2.1 Identify, plan and implement research and consultation strategies appropriate to the worker's role in the research process within timeframes, resource constraints and agreed processes 2.2 Collate, report and present research and consultation outcomes in a format appropriate to the research process, the purpose of the research, the context and the receiver 2.3 Identify factors impacting on quality or outcomes of research or consultation and incorporate in reports |
3. Provide briefing materials on policy issues |
3.1 Prepare briefing materials as required in a format appropriate to audience, purpose and context 3.2 Draw on expertise and role of worker and organisation for briefing materials 3.3 Incorporate reasoned argument and evidence into briefing materials |
4. Promote informed policy debate |
4.1 Identify strategies to stimulate informed debate appropriate to the worker's role in policy development, community education or client service delivery in consultation with other workers and management 4.2 Implement strategies to stimulate informed debate within timeframes, resource allocations and agreed processes 4.3 Where necessary, implement strategies to translate policy materials into language/s easily understood by clients and other stakeholders 4.4 Develop strategies that enable exchange of views and information between policy initiators, clients and other stakeholders |
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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Research may be : |
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Information gathering and consultation techniques may include : |
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Strategies to stimulate informed debate will involve : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable