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Comply with legislation in the public sector

Comply with legislation in the public sector

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPLEG005
State Code
ODX14
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2022
Field of Education
090999 - Law, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify, understand and comply with legislative requirements and report non-compliance.This unit applies to those working in generalist or specialist work roles under supervision while performing routine tasks in familiar contexts.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify legislative requirements.
  • 1.1. Access legislation and guidelines for the public sector workplace.
  • 1.2. Identify key requirements of relevant legislation and confirm with senior staff.
  • 1.3. Confirm understanding of requirements of legislation and ensure consistency of interpretation and application.
  • 1.4. Clarify the way various pieces of legislation are integrated to provide a legislative framework.
  • 1.5. Seek advice when conflicting legislative directives are found.
2. Comply with legislative requirements.
  • 2.1. Carry out work practices in accordance with requirements.
  • 2.2. Review own conduct and use feedback from others to confirm continuing compliance.
3. Report incidents of non-compliance.
  • 3.1. Identify possible breaches of legislation and raise with an authorised person or body.
  • 3.2. Identify and address inadequacies in workplace procedures that contribute to non-compliance in accordance with organisational procedure.
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