Course Title: Develop organisational policy

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5407 Diploma of Leadership and Management

Course Title: Develop organisational policy

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 60

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Course Contact: Steven Hansen

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5705

Course Contact Email: steven.hansen@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and review 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.

The unit 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 or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

BSBSTR503 Develop organisational policy

Elements:

1. Review existing policy

2. Establish need for policy development

3. Prepare for and develop policy

4. Release and review policy development process and policy

Learning Outcomes

This course is structured to provide students with the optimum learning experience in order to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to develop organisational policy to support efficient and effective workplace practices and organisational productivity and profitability.


Overview of Assessment

In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

  • develop, revise and promote at least one policy.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

  • 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

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

  • 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.

Assessment Conditions

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

  • workplace documentation and resources relevant to performance evidence
  • relevant organisational policies and procedures
  • relevant legislation and codes of practice.

Feedback

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions.  You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed.  Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.

You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.