Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Organisational linkages may include performance partnerships between:
government and
government organisations and
quasi-government organisations and
non-government organisations
Inter-governmental linkages may include those between:
international governments and
Australian Federal Government and
State and Territory Governments and
Local Governments
Political environment may include:
political parties and policies
political evolution and reform
political powers, processes and activities
community organisations, lobby groups and other interested parties
world/regional politics, pacts and agreements
internal politics of an organisation

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:
PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public service
PSPFIN603A Develop public sector financial strategies
PSPFRAU601B Develop fraud control strategy
PSPGOV602B Establish and maintain strategic networks
PSPGOV603B Develop a tender submission response
PSPHR621A Manage organisational design strategies
PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPMNGT606B Manage quality client service
PSPMNGT609B Formulate business strategies
PSPPM601B Direct complex project activities
PSPPROC602B Direct the management of contracts
PSPSEC602A Manage security awareness
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 Employability Skills as they relate to this unit
application of knowledge of government systems in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time) that may include generalist or specialist work activities such as managing client services, developing financial strategies, managing regulatory compliance, directing contracts etc
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
public sector legislation and regulations relating to the work area
organisational structures, procedures and protocols
machinery of government information
communication technology
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when applying government systems
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 applying government systems, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
application of knowledge of government systems in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time) such as generalist or specialist work activities such as managing client services, managing financial resources, providing strategic human resource services, managing regulatory compliance, directing contracts etc
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
projects
questioning
scenarios
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