Assessor Resource

PSPETH001
Uphold the values and principles of public service

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to demonstrate ethical conduct required of those in public service. It includes applying ethical standards and dealing with ethical problems.

This unit applies to those working in public sector roles but may be applied to anyone working in a similar organisational context.

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 will generally work independently and as part of a team. They would perform routine tasks in a range of familiar contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Apply ethical standards

1.1 Review interpretation of ethical values and principles with senior staff to ensure accuracy.

1.2 Apply ethical standards when preparing verbal and written advice and reports.

1.3 Use public resources ethically, ensuring conflicts of interest are declared, addressed and documented.

1.4 Apply ethical standards in all relationships with the public, suppliers and business contacts.

2. Deal with ethical problems

2.1 Resolve ethical problems or refer as required.

2.2 Document all decision-making processes used and record outcomes.

2.3 Implement preventative strategies.

2.4 Report unethical conduct.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. The candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion:

applying objective and impartial evaluation of conflicting requirements

preparing written advice and reports requiring accuracy of expression

accessing legislation and codes of ethics electronically or in hard copy

tailoring communication to suit different audiences

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

fundamental ethical principles, including at least one of:

justice

respect for persons

procedural fairness

confidentiality

responsible care

values of public sector office

natural justice/procedural fairness

ethical decision making/problem solving models, organisational codes and procedures and how to access these

procedures for declaring conflicts of interest

protocols for reporting fraud, corruption and maladministration

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Apply ethical standards

1.1 Review interpretation of ethical values and principles with senior staff to ensure accuracy.

1.2 Apply ethical standards when preparing verbal and written advice and reports.

1.3 Use public resources ethically, ensuring conflicts of interest are declared, addressed and documented.

1.4 Apply ethical standards in all relationships with the public, suppliers and business contacts.

2. Deal with ethical problems

2.1 Resolve ethical problems or refer as required.

2.2 Document all decision-making processes used and record outcomes.

2.3 Implement preventative strategies.

2.4 Report unethical conduct.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. The candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion:

applying objective and impartial evaluation of conflicting requirements

preparing written advice and reports requiring accuracy of expression

accessing legislation and codes of ethics electronically or in hard copy

tailoring communication to suit different audiences

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

fundamental ethical principles, including at least one of:

justice

respect for persons

procedural fairness

confidentiality

responsible care

values of public sector office

natural justice/procedural fairness

ethical decision making/problem solving models, organisational codes and procedures and how to access these

procedures for declaring conflicts of interest

protocols for reporting fraud, corruption and maladministration

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Resolve ethical problems or refer as required. 
Document all decision-making processes used and record outcomes. 
Implement preventative strategies. 
Report unethical conduct. 
Review interpretation of ethical values and principles with senior staff to ensure accuracy. 
Apply ethical standards when preparing verbal and written advice and reports. 
Use public resources ethically, ensuring conflicts of interest are declared, addressed and documented. 
Apply ethical standards in all relationships with the public, suppliers and business contacts. 
Resolve ethical problems or refer as required. 
Document all decision-making processes used and record outcomes. 
Implement preventative strategies. 
Report unethical conduct. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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