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BSBDIV601A | Develop and implement diversity policy |
| Unit Descriptor | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research diversity, draft policy, plan for implementation, and implement diversity policy. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
| ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
| 1 . Research diversity |
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| 2 . Draft policy and plan for implementation |
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| 3 . Implement diversity policy |
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| 4 . Review diversity policy |
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| Key Competency | Examples of Application | Performance Level |
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| How are activities planned and organised? | ||
| How are problem solving skills applied? | ||
| How are mathematical ideas and techniques used? | ||
| How is use of technology applied? | ||
| How is team work used within this competency? |
Range Statement
Information may include:
complaints and grievances e.g. sexual harassment, racial discrimination
customer analysis and feedback
equal opportunity targets
recruitment patterns
stakeholder opinions
statistical data
Diversity includes differences in:
age
belief systems and values
culture
expertise, experience and working styles
gender
interests
interpersonal style
language, literacy and numeracy
physical differences
politics
race
religion
sexual orientation
thinking and learning styles
Business objectives may include:
business goals and plans
future directions statements
vision or mission statements
Key stakeholders may include:
customers and clients
heads of business units
managers and supervisors
organisation executives
staff working in a range of job roles and functions
Diversity policy may include:
benefits of recognising diversity
human resources practices
key diversity issues for the organisation
organisational vision and purpose about diversity
policies the organisation will commit to
proposed action
reasonable adjustments
Action plans may include:
financial plans
promotional strategies
resource requirements
risk management issues and strategies
sales and distribution projections
specific actions, initiatives and tasks to be undertaken
staffing/responsibility requirements and arrangements
time lines
Communication channels may include:
face-to-face meetings
inclusion in training events
internet and intranet
posters, leaflets and fliers
presentations and speeches
Evidence Guide
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
development of a comprehensive diversity policy with details of an implementation strategy and how it will be monitored and reviewed OR
critical analysis of an existing diversity policy with an evaluation of its effectiveness and recommendations for improvement
knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice and national standards.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to workplace documents and data.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
assessment of written reports evaluating the effectiveness of diversity policies and their implementation
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
observation of presentations
review of action plans to support diversity policy implementation
review of documentation promoting the policy across the organisation
evaluation of recommendations for policy changes.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other units from the BSB60407 Advanced Diploma of Management.