BSBSTR503 — Develop organisational policy

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What an assessment for BSBSTR503 must cover

44 assessable components: 4 elements (22 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Review existing policy

1.1Identify existing policies in the organisation
1.2Analyse existing policies according to organisational procedures
1.3Evaluate improvement needs and opportunities
1.4Consult with relevant stakeholders and confirm need for new policy development

2 Establish need for policy development

2.1Identify internal and external factors likely to cause changes to organisation policy
2.2Consult with relevant stakeholders and document impacts of factors identified
2.3Analyse need for new policy against internal and external environment and existing policies
2.4Identify and recommend to relevant stakeholders priority areas for policy development according to organisational procedures
2.5Identify and analyse associated issues and risks likely to impact policy development
2.6Implement risk management processes

3 Prepare for and develop policy

3.1Identify type of information required to develop policy
3.2Outline policy requirements according to organisational procedures
3.3Develop an analytical framework for the development of policy
3.4Source, analyse and apply relevant information to support policy development according to organisational policies and procedures
3.5Develop, consult with and recommend to relevant stakeholders a range of policy options and assessment criteria
3.6Obtain approvals from stakeholders according to the policy development plan and organisational policies and procedures
3.7Draft policy according to consultations, feedback and organisational policies and procedures
3.8Facilitate agreement to policy via organisational channels and relevant stakeholders

4 Release and review policy development process and policy

4.1Communicate with relevant stakeholders responsible for implementing new policy
4.2Facilitate discussion and manage dissenting stakeholders
4.3Release and promote the policy according to organisational requirements
4.4Seek feedback and respond to relevant stakeholders for future improvements for policy development

Performance evidence

develop, revise and promote at least one policy.
plan, develop and implement policy using iterative and consultative processes with input from representative stakeholders
analyse internal and external factors
consult with stakeholders to identify needs for policy review and policy development
develop analytical framework
ensure style and format requirements for organisational policy documentation is followed
promote policy

Knowledge evidence

policy development processes and practices
risk management processes
existing policies and improvements needs and opportunities
stakeholder and issues management strategies
quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms
operation of policy cycles
legislative and regulatory context required to develop organisation policies
organisational channels to promote policy
key components of policy, including: - different policy options - implementation plan that details: - responsibilities for implementation - strategies for transition, change management, initial and ongoing training and policy maintenance mechanisms for monitoring compliance with the policy, quality assurance and evaluation of the policy.

Foundation skills

Reading: Analyses and interprets textual information from a range of sources to inform policy review and development
Writing: Develops texts dealing with complex ideas and concepts using specialised and detailed language to convey explicit information according to compliance and organisational requirements - Prepares written reports and workplace documentation that communicates strategy and intent clearly and effectively and elicits feedback
Oral communication: Uses specialised vocabulary to discuss and confirm policy development requirements adjusting words and features to suit audience and context
Initiative and enterprise: Adapts communication style to build positive working relationships and to show acknowledgement of the opinions of others
Learning: Recognises, understands and applies organisational policies, procedures and protocols
Self-management: Takes responsibility for planning and implementing tasks required to achieve organisational objectives - Seeks advice, feedback and support, as required to assist in the development, planning, review and implementation phases

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What does an assessment tool for BSBSTR503 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for BSBSTR503 needs to address all 44 unit components: 4 elements with 22 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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