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Identify and apply statute law

Identify and apply statute law

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPREV010
State Code
ODW40
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
090999 - Law, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify statute law and how it applies to a range of situations affecting customers.This unit applies to individuals working in public sector roles involving revenue and statute laws. Those undertaking this unit work independently, performing complex tasks in a familiar context.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. 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 appropriate jurisdictional interpretation act in accordance with its purpose.
  • 2.3. Interpret and apply statutes in accordance with precedents, rulings and commissioner 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 extraneous material.
  • 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
AWT67 PSPREV001 Identify and apply statute law Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHO9 PSP40122 Certificate IV in Government Qualification