Mapping	Notes	Date
Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPPOL401A - Contribute to policy development	Unit code updated. Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards. All PC transitioned from passive to active voice. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit.	06/Mar/2016

Release	Release date
1 1 (this release)	07/Mar/2016

CodeSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Title column	Release
LGA - Local Government	Local Government	1.0
PUA - Public Safety	Public Safety	1.0-5.0
PSP - Public Sector Training Package	Public Sector Training Package	1.0-4.0
RGR - Racing and Breeding Training Package	Racing and Breeding Training Package	2.0-4.1

CodeSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Title column	Usage Recommendation	Release
PSP40216 - Certificate IV in Court Operations	Certificate IV in Court Operations	Current	1
LGA40120 - Certificate IV in Local Government	Certificate IV in Local Government	Current	1
PSP40616 - Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting	Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting	Current	1
PUA41120 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Community Safety)	Certificate IV in Public Safety (Community Safety)	Current	1-2
PUA41119 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Community Safety)	Certificate IV in Public Safety (Community Safety)	Superseded	1-2
RGR40518 - Certificate IV in Racing Integrity	Certificate IV in Racing Integrity	Current	1-2
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10283NAT - Certificate IV in Crime and Justice Studies	Certificate IV in Crime and Justice Studies	Non-Current
10971NAT - Certificate IV in Justice Studies	Certificate IV in Justice Studies	Current
10500NAT - Certificate IV in Parent, Family and Community Engagement	Certificate IV in Parent, Family and Community Engagement	Non-Current
10819NAT - Certificate IV in Parent, Family and Community Engagement	Certificate IV in Parent, Family and Community Engagement	Current

Scheme	Code	Classification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	090103	Policy Studies

Scheme	Code	Classification value	Start date	End date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	090103	Policy Studies	09/Aug/2016

Unit of competency

Modification History

Release

Comments

This unit was released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPPOL401A Contribute to policy development.

Unit code updated
Content and formatting updated to comply with new standards
All PC transitioned from passive to active voice

Application

This unit describes the skills required to contribute to the consultative and validation stages of policy development, provide feedback and contribute to the review of policy.

This unit applies to public sector staff and other stakeholders whose roles include contributing to the policy development process.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently, and as part of a team, with occasional supervisory responsibilities. They would perform complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Policy

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Contribute to the consultative phase of policy development	1.1 Identify and respond to opportunities to contribute to policy development. 1.2 Communicate information on the policy development process, timelines and expected outcomes to interested parties. 1.3 Gather, record and provide information on policy requirements and existing policies and procedures likely to be impacted.
2. Contribute to the validation stage of policy development	2.1 Analyse draft policy and the likely implications for government service delivery in consultation with those likely to be affected. 2.2 Evaluate and record draft policy implications for work processes and outcomes. 2.3 Identify and record likely implementation issues, dissenting stakeholders and transition requirements. 2.4 Provide feedback supported by evidence on draft policy.
3. Provide feedback on policy development	3.1 Gather, store and analyse information relating to the process of policy development. 3.2 Provide oral or written feedback to the policy developer.
4. Contribute to the review of policy	4.1 Gather, record and analyse information relating to the expected outcomes of the policy before, during and/or following policy implementation. 4.2 Identify and report unanticipated consequences of policy implementation and suggestions for dealing with them.

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPPOL401A Contribute to policy development.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

These Assessment Requirements were released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.

Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. The candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion:

reading and evaluating complex and formal documents
making judgments on impact of policy and legislation on the organisation
consulting on and validating policy
adjusting communication to suit different audiences
undertaking research involving collecting and analysing data for evaluation
preparing written reports

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

current policies underpinning the work area
the policy cycle
organisation and government processes and procedures
public sector code/s of ethics and code/s of conduct
principle of community and stakeholder engagement in policy development

Assessment Conditions

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Unit of competency details

PSPPCY001 - Contribute to policy development (Release 1)

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