Unit of competency Outline
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Evaluate workplace legislative compliance
Evaluate workplace legislative compliance
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPWPI501B
PSPWPI501B
State Code
C8336
C8336
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/07/2014
Field of Education
090903 - Constitutional Law
Original Release Date
07/07/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the competency to determine compliance, breaches and risks to workers or the work environment. This includes acting to minimise risks to workers, the public and/or the work environment and to record non-compliance. It includes identifying issues relevant to the organisation's jurisdiction, assessing workplaces for non-compliance, advising on control measures and implementing compliance activities.In practice, evaluating workplace legislative compliance may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as acting ethically, complying with legislation, developing client service, providing leadership, conducting evaluations.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify issues relevant to the organisation's jurisdiction
- 1.1 Jurisdictional boundaries and powers are confirmed.
- 1.2 Identification of defined areas is carried out in accordance with organisational requirements.
- 1.3 Issues relating to workers, work environment and/or public are identified.
2. Assess workplace for non-compliance
- 2.1 Issues relating to workers, public and/or work environment are assessed and prioritised against legislative requirements and in line with the organisation's policies and procedures.
- 2.2 Non-compliance/possible breaches are identified, assessed and recorded in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.
- 2.3 Any issues beyond own level of competence are identified and referred to the appropriate sources for follow-up action.
3. Advise on control measures
- 3.1 A range of control measures is identified in accordance with organisational policies and procedures having regard to current standards.
- 3.2 A practicable solution to achieve compliance in accordance with legislative requirements is determined.
4. Implement compliance activity
- 4.1 Compliance activity is implemented in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- 4.2 Effectiveness of selected compliance activity is evaluated and reported/documented in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.
Defined areas may include:
construction sites
factories
offices
rural industries
mines and quarries
any other area as defined under the organisation's legislation
Issues may include:
plant
manual handling/ergonomics
noise
hazardous substances
dangerous goods
workplace relations
workers compensation
injury management/rehabilitation
work environment such as heat, confined spaces
hazardous processes and work systems
other work environment issues defined by the organisation's legislation
policies and procedures
electrical safety
occupational health
occupational health and safety management systems
Appropriate sources to refer to may include:
consultants
other inspectors/officers
technical experts
manufacturers, suppliers and designers
technical standards
scientific standards
other jurisdictions
other organisations
supervisors/managers
Control measures for occupational health and safety may include:
elimination
substitution
isolation
engineering controls
administrative controls
personal protective equipment
Control measures for workplace relations may include:
assessment
identification
application
enforcement
Compliance activity may include:
provision of advice/directions/instructions
issue of notices such as improvement, prohibition, infringement/penalty, seizure notices
initiation of prosecution proceedings
Defined areas may include:
construction sites
factories
offices
rural industries
mines and quarries
any other area as defined under the organisation's legislation
Issues may include:
plant
manual handling/ergonomics
noise
hazardous substances
dangerous goods
workplace relations
workers compensation
injury management/rehabilitation
work environment such as heat, confined spaces
hazardous processes and work systems
other work environment issues defined by the organisation's legislation
policies and procedures
electrical safety
occupational health
occupational health and safety management systems
Appropriate sources to refer to may include:
consultants
other inspectors/officers
technical experts
manufacturers, suppliers and designers
technical standards
scientific standards
other jurisdictions
other organisations
supervisors/managers
Control measures for occupational health and safety may include:
elimination
substitution
isolation
engineering controls
administrative controls
personal protective equipment
Control measures for workplace relations may include:
assessment
identification
application
enforcement
Compliance activity may include:
provision of advice/directions/instructions
issue of notices such as improvement, prohibition, infringement/penalty, seizure notices
initiation of prosecution proceedings
The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service
PSPGOV505A Promote diversity
PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations
PSPGOV508A Manage conflict
PSPGOV509A Conduct evaluations
PSPGOV511A Provide leadership
PSPGOV512A Use complex workplace communication strategies
PSPGOV514A Facilitate change
PSPGOV515A Develop and use political nous
PSPGOV516A Develop and use emotional intelligence
PSPGOV517A Coordinate risk management
PSPGOV518A Benchmark performance
PSPOHS501A Monitor and maintain workplace safety
PSPWPI502B Facilitate improvement in workplace legislative performance
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
evaluation of workplace legislative compliance in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to workplace legislative compliance
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when evaluating workplace legislative compliance
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when evaluating workplace legislative compliance, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
evaluation of workplace legislative compliance in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
portfolios
questioning
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service
PSPGOV505A Promote diversity
PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations
PSPGOV508A Manage conflict
PSPGOV509A Conduct evaluations
PSPGOV511A Provide leadership
PSPGOV512A Use complex workplace communication strategies
PSPGOV514A Facilitate change
PSPGOV515A Develop and use political nous
PSPGOV516A Develop and use emotional intelligence
PSPGOV517A Coordinate risk management
PSPGOV518A Benchmark performance
PSPOHS501A Monitor and maintain workplace safety
PSPWPI502B Facilitate improvement in workplace legislative performance
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
evaluation of workplace legislative compliance in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to workplace legislative compliance
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when evaluating workplace legislative compliance
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when evaluating workplace legislative compliance, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
evaluation of workplace legislative compliance in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
portfolios
questioning
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYK25 | PSPWPI501A | Evaluate workplace legislative compliance | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS67 | PSPWPI001 | Evaluate workplace legislative compliance | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J315 | PSP51912 | Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection) | Qualification |
| C814 | PSP51904 | Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection) | Qualification |
| J317 | PSP52012 | Diploma of Government (Rail Safety Regulation) | Qualification |