Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 1:11 AM AWST
23/07/2026 1:11 AM AWST
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Review fraud control activities
Review fraud control activities
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPFRU012
PSPFRU012
State Code
AWW00
AWW00
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills required to review the breadth of activities in fraud/corruption control in an organisation. The review cycle is determined according to organisational needs and any external reporting requirements, though this cycle could be interrupted in particular circumstances including changes in service delivery or significant increases in fraudulent activities. This includes preparing for review, assessing the ability of fraud/corruption control activities to minimise fraud and corruption, and providing advice and recommendations for action to improve effectiveness of controls.This unit applies to those working in roles involved in fraud control activities, in particular the review of activities within their organisation.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, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for review of fraud/corruption control activities
- 1.1 Identify current fraud/corruption prevention activities, taking into account the objectives of the organisation’s fraud/corruption control strategy, plan and procedures.
- 1.2 Establish timetable for evaluation and review.
- 1.3 Gather information from relevant areas across the organisation.
- 1.4 Include perspectives of staff and management, clients and reporting organisations in the assessment.
2. Assess the ability of control activities to minimise fraud and corruption
- 2.1 Assess implementation of the organisation’s fraud/corruption control plan and activities in terms of progress in areas relevant to the organisation.
- 2.2 Conduct assessment taking into account core business and broader management activities of the organisation and utilising knowledge of best practice initiatives in fraud/corruption prevention.
- 2.3 Assess effectiveness of performance indicators in collecting fraud/corruption control information.
- 2.4 Assess efficacy of mechanisms to assist staff to minimise fraud/corruption.
- 2.5 Assess efficacy of fraud/corruption control awareness-raising activities against their objectives.
3. Provide advice and recommend action to improve effectiveness of fraud/corruption controls
- 3.1 Provide advice based on significant knowledge of the organisation’s culture, structures, programs and services, and constraints under which the organisation is operating.
- 3.2 Recommend options for action, based on consultation with stakeholders, and balance strict compliance with operational and political pressures.
- 3.3 Revise, as a result of consultation with stakeholders, fraud/corruption control objectives that are found to be unrealistic, and provide advice regarding amendment to the fraud/corruption control strategy and procedures.
- 3.4 Report on the effectiveness of fraud/corruption control activities in the organisation.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C8132 | PSPFRAU605B | Review fraud control activities | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODW29 | PSPFRU017 | Review fraud control activities | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZY3 | PSP60116 | Advanced Diploma of Government (Workplace inspection/ Investigations/Fraud control) | Qualification |