Release

Comments

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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 PSPPOL501A Develop organisation policy.

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

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. Assess the need for policy development and/or review 

1.1 Identify internal and external factors, issues, events, directions or government and/or board policies likely to cause changes to organisation policy.

1.2 Identify the likely implications and impact of factors on policy development in consultation with stakeholders.

1.3 Conduct a critical analysis of the need for new or revised policy including a scan of the wider internal and external environment.

1.4 Recommend priority areas for policy development and/or review.

1.5 Detail confirmation of the need for policy development and/or review with supporting evidence.

2. Plan the policy development process 

2.1 Confirm the approving authority and relevant organisational procedures and protocols.

2.2 Identify and analyse issues likely to impact on the policy development process and address risks in planning.

2.3 Outline policy requirements in a policy development plan.

3. Gather and analyse information for policy development 

3.1 Identify and engage with stakeholders through the establishment and maintenance of a representative and relevant policy network.

3.2 Identify, gather, analyse and interpret information required to support the policy development process.

3.3 Determine and apply an analytical framework for the development of the policy.

4. Determine policy direction 

4.1 Develop a range of policy options and criteria for choice and communicate them to those responsible for selecting the policy direction.

4.2 Promote specific policy options to executives within the organisation.

4.3 Recommend preferred policy option.

4.4 Determine risk treatments in accordance with the policy development plan.

4.5 Obtain approvals.

5. Draft policy 

5.1 Implement a cyclical process of consultation, feedback, identification of changes and re drafting.

5.2 Implement risk management processes in accordance with the policy development plan to ensure progress against the timeframe and milestones.

5.3 Add an implementation plan 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 Add mechanisms within the policy for monitoring compliance, quality assurance, and evaluation of the policy.

6. Finalise development of policy 

6.1 Clear policy through organisational channels, and gain agreement of critical stakeholders.

6.2 Ensure all stakeholders, particularly those who will be responsible for implementing the new or revised policy, are informed of the outcomes, and manage fallout from dissenting stakeholders.

6.3 Release and promote policy.

Release

Comments

1

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