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Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPETH007
State Code
ODW90
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
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to an ethical workplace and participate in ethical decision-making.This unit applies to those working, either independently or as part of a team where they may have some supervisory responsibilities, in public sector roles or in similar organisational contexts. They perform complex 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. Contribute to an ethical workplace.
  • 1.1. Access, interpret and apply information on ethical values.
  • 1.2. Discuss and confirm application of ethical values and principles with senior management and colleagues to ensure common understanding and application.
  • 1.3. Assist others to access and use public sector ethics, legislation and guidelines to ensure compliance with requirements.
  • 1.4. Explain the differences between ethics and personal beliefs to others to encourage understanding and compliance with the principles of procedural fairness.
  • 1.5. Identify and discuss with work colleagues hypothetical work practices that would constitute unethical conduct including strategies to avoid or deal with them.
2. Participate in ethical decision-making.
  • 2.1. Identify real and potential ethical problems and the decision-making processes used to resolve or refer them.
  • 2.2. Monitor and access information to ensure currency in ethical knowledge.
  • 2.3. Develop judgement through involvement in workplace discussions or ongoing professional development related to ethical standards and practices.
  • 2.4. Use processes for preventing and reporting unethical conduct and assist others in their application.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWW17 PSPETH002 Uphold and support the values and principles of public service Unit of competency