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Apply regulatory powers

Apply regulatory powers

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPREG003
State Code
AWT87
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
091103 - Legal Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills required to cover the exercise of powers under the organisation's enabling legislation and other relevant legislation for regulation, monitoring, inspection and investigation.This unit applies to those working in public sector roles conducting regulatory activities. 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 as part of a team, performing routine tasks involving a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish regulatory powers
  • 1.1 Access and use current information relating to enabling legislation and regulations to maintain up-to-date knowledge of requirements.
  • 1.2 Confirm powers provided under the legislation and the boundaries of those powers.
  • 1.3 Identify and confirm compliance requirements of the legislation, related regulations, standards, codes of practice and policy.
  • 1.4 Identify and confirm acts and omissions that comprise non-compliance or offences under the legislation.
2. Apply enabling legislation
  • 2.1 Identify and analyse circumstances where regulatory powers will be exercised to determine response or measures to apply.
  • 2.2 Identify circumstances requiring the exercise of regulatory powers that are outside own limits and refer to others.
  • 2.3 Identify risks associated with the exercise of regulatory powers and strategies to manage risks.
  • 2.4 Apply enabling legislation consistent with the boundaries and powers contained therein.
3. Utilise other legislation and standards
  • 3.1 Identify other legislation and standards which impact on powers and confirm their requirements.
  • 3.2 Resolve or refer apparently conflicting legislative directions.
4. Work with other organisations
  • 4.1 Identify organisations that have jurisdictions which may overlap and establish and maintain relationships.
  • 4.2 Identify organisations available to provide assistance and advice or take referrals and establish relationships for mutual benefit.
  • 4.3 Follow organisational protocols and procedures when working with other organisations.
  • 4.4 Refer compliance matters to other organisations for action when required.
  • 4.5 Follow lead agency protocols and/or lines of authority during operations involving more than one organisation.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8269 PSPREG401C Exercise regulatory powers Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODX38 PSPREG033 Apply regulatory powers Unit of competency