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CHCPOL002
Develop and implement policy – Assessments
CHCPOL002
Develop and implement policy
Assessment Tasks
(Learner Copy)
Student Name
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CHCPOL002
DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT POLICY
Student Name
Unit Submission Date
Unit Submission Date (2nd)
Unit Submission Date (3rd)
Assessor Feedback
To be returned with feedback to student after marking
Australian Careers College Pty Ltd
37, Gregory Street, Parap, NT- 0820
Ph: : XXXXXXXXXX
1/48 Woods Street, Darwin NT- 0800
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CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
Written by Aspire Training and Consulting Copyright © 2018
Authorised use: Australian Careers College
This book is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced or copied in part or in whole nor used for financial gain without the express approval in writing of the owner (Australian Careers College) of the copyright
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Submitting your evidence portfolio
You are recommended to seek the advice of your assessor when putting together your evidence portfolio in order to confirm that you have provided sufficient evidence of competency.
You should note that your evidence portfolio must be retained by the Registered Training Organisation for audit purposes and will not be returned to you. If you wish to keep any evidence, you should make a copy prior to submission for assessment. You are advised to make sure you clearly label each answer and task and complete all sections of each assessment.
If possible, you should also submit copies of any workplace documents that may be relevant to this unit of competency. In this case you will need to gain approval to provide the copies from your employer.
Ownership and plagiarism
You are advised by accepting these terms and conditions you have declared the evidence that you submit is your own work or the result of your own research. By signing the declaration below you acknowledge your assessment is your own and contains no material written by another person except where due reference is made.
Note that if you quote any source in your evidence, you must provide a reference to the source in order to ensure that you do not
each Copyright legislation. You need to be aware that a false declaration may lead to the withdrawal of a qualification.
Re-submission of your evidence portfolio
If your evidence meets the requirements of the unit of competency you will be assessed as Competent (C) in this unit. If your evidence does not meet the requirements of the unit of competency you will be assessed as Not Yet Competent (NYC). If you are assessed NYC, it is important to discuss your re-submission with your assessor as you will be given two opportunities only to revise and re-submit your evidence portfolio.
Declaration by Learne
I confirm that the evidence that I have presented is my own work and/or the result of my own research. It contains no material written by another person except where I have stated the source. I am aware that a false declaration may lead to withdrawal of a qualification.
Learner name (please print)
Learner signature
Date
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements define the essential outcomes
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element
1. Research new policy initiatives
1.1 Evaluate existing policies to determine their cu
ency and relevance
1.2 Evaluate cu
ent policy trends and their impact on policy development
1.3 Complete research and consultation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
1.4 Facilitate open constructive discussion about policy issues and their possible resolution
2. Draft policies
2.1 Select and use policy formats and structures suited to policy users
2.2 Draft policies that reflect the culture, values and objectives of the organisation
2.3 Clearly and logically articulate policy requirements and other information that supports policy statements
2.4 Develop plans for policy resourcing, implementation and review
3. Test draft policies
3.1 Develop and implement consultation mechanisms for draft policies
3.2 Identify policy implementation issues with key stakeholders
3.3 Modify draft policies according to outcomes of consultation
3.4 Give sufficient notice to those affected by policy changes
4. Develop policy proposals
4.1 Prepare policy materials that support implementation and facilitate stakeholder understanding and acceptance of changes
4.2 Present policy proposals to decision-makers according to organisation requirements
4.3 Seek and gain formal approval according to organisation requirements
5. Implement and review policies
5.1 Develop policy implementation plan that maximises impact of new and revised policies
5.2 Develop and use strategies that facilitate wide promotion and dissemination of policy information
5.3 Implement evaluation plan to ensure ongoing review of policies
5.4 Review policies in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
5.5 Obtain and respond to stakeholder feedback during marketing, promotion and implementation of policies and use learning to inform further review of policies
Recognition of Prior Learning (if applicable)
RPL Evidence Guide
Students who require RPL or accelerated progression must produce verifiable documentary evidence of their competence in the following competency standards:
CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
Student’s name
Assessor’s name
Date enrolled
Please see your assessor for an RPL kit, to be completed and presented to your assessor with required evidence. An appointment will then be set for a competency conversation. Your assessor will explain all evidence requirements for this unit of competency.
Suggested evidence
· Letter from cu
ent/previous employe
· Answers to written questions
· Answer to oral questions
· Practical demonstration
Action
Assessment plan agreed
Student handbook supplied
Support materials provided
Invoice supplied
Language / Literacy / Numeracy needs discussed
Special/particular needs discussed
Appeals process explained
Overview on assessment procedure explained
Pre-evaluation of job conducted
Copy of evidence provided
RPL Evidence Guide
Additional requirements
Student’s signature
Date
Assessor’s signature
Date
Learning checkpoint 1
Researching new policy initiatives
Read the case study, then answer the questions that follow.
Case study
Ha
iet is responsible for evaluating the service’s policies relating to safety. She is reviewing the sun protection policy and is unsure of a few details.
Question 1
List seven education and care services policies relating to safety that are required by Regulation 168 of the Education and Care Services National Regulations.
Question 2
Ha
iet is unsure about cu
ent trends relating to sun safety. Go to the SunSmart website (http:
aspirelr.link/sun-smart) and list at least four cu
ent trends Ha
iet should include in the policy.
Question 3
Ha
iet wants to consult with stakeholders to develop the sun protection policy. Identify one stakeholder outside of the service who would be able to assist with this consultation.
Question 4
Which three methods might Ha
iet use to communicate with all stakeholders?
Question 5
To achieve resolutions on the policy, what two things should Ha
iet do?
Learning Checkpoint One
Learner
name
Student Numbe
Unit
CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
Assessor name
Learner Assessment Declaration (tick the relevant box)
The purpose and outcomes of the assessment have been explained to me
Yes No
I have received information about the unit of competency
Yes No
I understand the type of evidence to be collected
Yes No
The appeals system has been explained to me
Yes No
I have informed my assessor of any special needs that may need to be considered during the assessment
Yes No
Learner signature
Date
Result of assessment - Assessment 1: Written Test
Attempt No 1: S NYS
Attempt No 2: S NYS
Attempt No 3: S NYS
The learner’s overall performance was XXXXXXXXXXSatisfactory Not Yet Satisfactory
Feedback to learner on overall performance
Assessor signature
Date
I intend to lodge an appeal on the above decision
Yes No
Learner signature
Date
Learning checkpoint 2
Drafting policies
Part A
Question 1
Would it be appropriate for all education and care services to use the same policies and procedures? Why or why not?
Question 2
Which policy heading describes who the policy applies to and who will be required to adhere to it?
Part B
Read the case study, then answer the questions that follow.
Case study
Au
ey is drafting a policy relating to child-safe environments. She drafts this statement:
‘In relation to a child-safe environment, staff are responsible for ensuring there are appropriate procedures in place for the safe delivery and collection of children.’
Question 1
Is this statement clear and articulate, explaining what needs to happen? Explain your answer.
Question 2
What supporting information might Au
ey provide to clarify her expectations?
Question 3
What process could Au
ey use to ensure that the implementation of the policy is completed within the allocated time frame, and that all aspects of the policy development process are completed?
Learning Checkpoint Two
Learner
name
Student Numbe
Unit
CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
Assessor name
Learner Assessment Declaration (tick the relevant box)
The purpose and outcomes of the assessment have been explained to me
Yes No
I have received information about the unit of competency
Yes No
I understand the type of evidence to be collected
Yes No
The appeals system has been explained to me
Yes No
I have informed my assessor of any special needs that may need to be considered during the assessment
Yes No
Learner signature
Date
Result of assessment - Assessment 1: Written Test
Attempt No 1: S NYS
Attempt No 2: S NYS
Attempt No 3: S NYS
The learner’s overall performance was XXXXXXXXXXSatisfactory Not Yet Satisfactory
Feedback to learner on overall performance
Assessor signature
Date
I intend to lodge an appeal on the above decision
Yes No
Learner signature
Date
Learning checkpoint 3
Testing draft policies
Part A
Question 1
List the headings you should use when developing a consultation plan.
Question 2
What are three common modifications that might be made to a draft policy?
Part B
Read the case study, then answer the questions that follow.
Case study
Sinclair, the second in charge at an education and care service, has developed a draft policy on playground safety. He has included a plan for redeveloping the outdoor play space over the next month using recycled materials. Sinclair feels that it is safest if he employs a landscape gardener and a registered builder. He wants to implement the policy without further consultation as he thinks he should get the whole yard changed at once while enrolment numbers are low. He