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Apply regulatory powers

Apply regulatory powers

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPREG033
State Code
ODX38
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
091103 - Legal Studies
Original Release Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required when exercising regulation, monitoring, inspection and investigation powers under the organisation’s enabling and other applicable legislation.This unit applies to those working in roles conducting regulatory activities. Those undertaking this unit work independently as part of a team, performing routine tasks involving 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. Determine regulatory powers.
  • 1.1. Access and use current information relating to enabling legislation and regulations.
  • 1.2. Confirm powers provided under legislation and jurisdictional parameters of those powers.
  • 1.3. Identify and confirm compliance requirements of 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 outside own limits and refer to others in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.
  • 2.3. Identify risks associated with exercise of regulatory powers and strategies to manage risks.
  • 2.4. Apply enabling legislation consistent with defined jurisdictional parameters.
3. Identify other applicable legislation and standards.
  • 3.1. Identify other legislation and standards which impact on regulatory powers and confirm their application and requirements.
  • 3.2. Resolve or refer apparently conflicting legislative directions.
4. Work collaboratively with other organisations.
  • 4.1. Identify organisations that have jurisdictions which overlap and establish and maintain relationships.
  • 4.2. Identify organisations available to provide assistance and advice 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 lines of authority during operations involving more than one organisation.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWT87 PSPREG003 Apply regulatory powers Unit of competency