Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit covers the development or review of 'in house' policy in an organisation. It covers anticipating and confirming the need for policy development or review; planning the policy development process; gathering and analysing information; determining policy direction; and drafting, releasing and promoting policy.
It applies to managers who draft and review policy that is formulated to facilitate the implementation of decisions made by senior executives, business owners, and boards of management or similar.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Management and Leadership – Management
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Anticipate and confirm the need for policy development or review |
1.1 Identify internal and external factors, issues, events, directions or board/executive policies likely to cause changes to organisation policy 1.2 Consult with stakeholders about the likely implications and impact of these factors 1.3 Conduct a critical analysis of the need for new or revised policy against the internal/external environment and existing policies 1.4 Recommend priority areas for policy development in accordance with organisational procedures |
2. Plan the policy development process |
2.1 Identify and analyse risks of the issues likely to impact on the policy development process 2.2 Outline policy requirements in a policy development plan in accordance with organisational procedures |
3. Gather and analyse information for policy development |
3.1 Identify and engage a representative group of stakeholders in a policy network 3.2 Source, analyse and apply 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 and communicate a range of policy options and assessment criteria to enable effective evaluation 4.2 Promote specific policy options where appropriate 4.3 Recommend preferred policy option and risk treatments in accordance with the policy development plan 4.4 Obtain approvals/endorsements in accordance with the policy development plan and organisational procedures |
5. Draft policy |
5.1 Draft policy within an iterative process of consultation, feedback, identification of changes and re-drafting 5.2 Implement risk management processes to ensure progress against the timeframe and milestones 5.3 Include 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 Include mechanisms for monitoring compliance with the policy, quality assurance and evaluation of the policy 5.5 Ensure the organisation's style and format requirements are adhered to |
6. Release and promote policy |
6.1 Facilitate agreement to policy via organisational channels and critical stakeholders 6.2 Fully inform all stakeholders, particularly those who will be responsible for implementing the new or revised policy 6.3 Manage fallout from dissenting stakeholders in accordance with the policy development plan 6.4 Release and promote the policy in accordance with organisational requirements |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 3.2 |
|
Writing |
1.4, 2.3, 4.1-4.3, 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 6.4 |
|
Oral Communication |
1.2, 4.1, 6.2 |
|
Navigate the world of work |
1.4, 2.2, 4.4, 5.5, 6.3, 6.4 |
|
Interact with others |
1.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 |
|
Get the work done |
1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.3, 5.2, 6.1 |
|
Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBMGT518 Develop organisation policy |
Not applicable |
New unit |
No equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10