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Header CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy – Assessments CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy Assessment Tasks (Learner Copy) Student Name Unit Date Started Unit Date Submitted Trainer/Assessor Name and Signature This page is left intentionally blank 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: : 08 8981 9619 1/48 Woods Street, Darwin NT- 0800 586-590 Paramatta Road, Petersham NSW- 2049 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 breach 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 Learner 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 currency and relevance 1.2 Evaluate current 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 current/previous employer · 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 Harriet 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 Harriet is unsure about current trends relating to sun safety. Go to the SunSmart website (http://aspirelr.link/sun-smart) and list at least four current trends Harriet should include in the policy. Question 3 Harriet 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 Harriet use to communicate with all stakeholders? Question 5 To achieve resolutions on the policy, what two things should Harriet do? Learning Checkpoint One Learner name Student Number 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 Satisfactory 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 Aubrey 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 Aubrey provide to clarify her expectations? Question 3 What process could Aubrey 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 Number 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 Satisfactory 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