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Exercise delegations

Exercise delegations

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPGEN113
State Code
ODW71
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
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to exercise delegations in the public sector.This unit applies to those working in generalist and specialist roles within the public sector. Those undertaking this unit work independently, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar 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. Confirm delegation.
  • 1.1. Access and use current information relating to enabling legislation, standards, instructions and delegated authority to maintain up-to-date knowledge of requirements.
  • 1.2. Confirm delegation provided under legislation and boundaries of that authority.
  • 1.3. Identify and confirm rights, responsibilities and accountabilities under the delegation.
  • 1.4. Confirm all levels of authority under the delegation with management and staff to ensure referrals as limits of authority are reached.
2. Apply other legislation, policies and instructions.
  • 2.1. Identify and confirm other legislation, policies or instructions that impact on authority under a delegation.
  • 2.2. Resolve or refer apparently conflicting legislative directions.
3. Implement delegations.
  • 3.1. Document decisions and keep records to provide audit information of delegated authority exercised.
  • 3.2. Identify and refer circumstances requiring the exercise of delegations that are outside own limits and obtain approvals.
  • 3.3. Identify risks associated with the exercise of delegations and strategies to manage risks.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWV60 PSPGEN042 Exercise delegations Unit of competency