Assist with Formulation & Implementation of Plans & Policies

PUAFIR504B – Assist with formulation and implementation of plans and policies

DIPLOMA

Overview

CD Version

Public and private sector organisations are required to adhere to and implement a range of policies directly related to their business. These policies provide a framework for action in the workplace by enabling individuals to undertake the work they are required to do. It is important to have an understanding of how policies and plans are formulated and implemented so that you can contribute both as an individual and as part of a work team.

This CD is support material aligned with the learner resource. The CD comprises of a powerpoint suitable for group training. In collaboration with the learner resource this CD has been developed for the unit of competency PAUFIR504B Assist with formation and implementation of plans and policies. The content covers the skills and knowledge required to consult, develop, implement and evaluate a policy or plan for an organisation. 

Target

audience

The target audience for this training are individuals who are required to call for tenders and manage the awarding of contracts.

Nominal

duration

80 hours

Relationship to PUA units

This CD is part of the support materials for the unit of competency, PUAFIR504B Assist with formulation and implementation of plans and policies. PUAFIR504B is an elective unit in the Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management).

Course
content

The content is divided into five sections as follows.

·         Section 1 provides an introduction to the key terms used in relation to policy and the documents within the workplace that support its implementation, i.e. plans, procedures and practices.

·         Section 2 describes the eight stages of the policy cycle and how government and organisations develop policy.

·         Section 3 discusses strategic and business planning and how policy is integrated into this process

·         Section 4 provides an overview of how to monitor and evaluate the administration and implementation of policy and procedures and how to facilitate policy change.

·         Section 5 describes a process for the writing of formal submissions.

Learning objectives

On completion of PUAFIR504B, participants will be able to:

·         define the terms policy, plan, procedure and practice

·         apply each step of the development, review and evaluation of policy

·         explain the factors which influence policy-making at each step of the process

·         explain the process for developing strategic and business plans and how policy is integrated into these

·         contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of policies and procedures within the workplace

·         prepare a submission or business case for policy development.