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Identify and apply statute law

Identify and apply statute law

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPREV001
State Code
AWT67
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
090999 - Law, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills required to identify statute law and how it applies to a range of situations affecting customers.This unit applies to those working in public sector roles involving revenue and statute laws.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently, performing complex tasks in a familiar context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify applicable statute law
  • 1.1 Apply principal rules governing the interpretation of statutes.
  • 1.2 Analyse statutes to identify components applicable to the situation at hand.
2. Apply statute law
  • 2.1 Use information on the creation, amendment and interpretation of laws to assist in identifying applicable bills, Acts and subordinate legislation.
  • 2.2 Use the interpretation Act in accordance with its purpose.
  • 2.3 Interpret and apply statutes in accordance with precedents, rulings and Commissioner’s practices.
  • 2.4 Use explanatory statements to assist in determining the intent of Parliament when interpreting complex statutes that apply to particular situations.
  • 2.5 Make reference to relevant case law and other extraneous material as required.
  • 2.6 Complete records that cite applicable statute law using commonly accepted practices and abbreviations.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W081 PSPREV401A Identify and apply statute law Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODW40 PSPREV010 Identify and apply statute law Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZX9 PSP40116 Certificate IV in Government Qualification