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PSPLEGN501B
Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Not applicable.

This unit covers promotion of compliance with legislation in the public sector. It includes modelling compliance with legislation and related public sector guidelines and procedures and encouraging and assisting others to comply.

In practice, promoting compliance with legislation is demonstrated in the context of other generalist or specialist work activities such as developing client services, coordinating financial resources, providing human resource services, conducting investigations, directing contracts etc.

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

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPGOV502B Develop client services

PSPGOV503B Coordinate resource allocation and usage

PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations

PSPGOV511A Provide leadership

PSPGOV519A Manage performance

PSPPM502B Manage complex projects

PSPPROC502A Establish contract management arrangements

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

compliance with legislation promoted in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include:

public sector legislation, regulations and guidelines

procedures and protocols

scenarios and case studies to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when promoting compliance with legislation

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires:

an environment that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when promoting compliance with legislation, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and apparently conflicting requirements

compliance with legislation promoted in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time).

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

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

applying research and evaluation

assisting other people in areas such as conflict resolution, coaching, problem solving

reading and explaining complex and formal documents such as legislation and codes of ethics and applying them to work practices

communicating with others involving exchanges of complex oral and written information

responding to diversity, including gender and disability

using technology skills to access legislation and guidelines electronically

applying environmental and occupational health and safety procedures and promoting their use by others

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

legislation relating to the public sector (including occupational health and safety and environment)

regulations, guidelines, policy, practices

public sector codes of ethics/conduct

government processes

governance practices

equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles

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.

Legislation and guidelines may include:

public sector standards:

codes of conduct/ethics

guarantee of service

legislated standards

State/Territory/Commonwealth/organisational standards

technical/industrial standards

professional standards

industry competency standards

anti-corruption legislation

whistleblowers' protection

public sector employment:

employee relations

chief executive officer's instructions

Commissioner's instructions

public sector notices

workplace environment:

equal employment opportunity

affirmative action

workplace diversity

anti-discrimination

workplace harassment

occupational health and safety

duty of care

security, storage, handling and classification of documents

financial management and accountability:

Treasurer's instructions

contractual obligations

transparency:

freedom of information

professional reporting

accountability

fair trading

business and community:

privacy

trade practices

competition

road transport legislation

information and records management standards and legislation

the organisation's enabling legislation, regulations

aspects of common law, criminal law, contract law, employment law and administrative law, including judges' rules

international legislation/codes of behaviour

Consequences of non-compliance may include:

for individuals:

counselling

disciplinary action

transfer

demotion

dismissal

legal liability

fine

external consequences, for example:

to clients

customer service

to the organisation's reputation

Compliance strategies may include:

education

mentoring

coaching

shadowing

supervision

taking disciplinary or legal action

Inadequacies in workplace procedures may include:

insufficient financial/other controls

insecure Internet/fax access

non-auditable records processes

ambiguous guidelines

no guidelines

unnecessary complexity

use of non-current legislation

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
Personal work practices are used to provide a consistent model of compliance with current public sector legislation and guidelines. 
Responses to staff enquiries about the legislative requirements of the workplace are provided in a timely, consistent and constructive manner. 
The consequences of non-compliance relating to a range of legislation are explained to staff using language and materials suited to their levels of experience, learning styles and individual needs. 
Compliance strategies are used to encourage compliance with legislation, policies and guidelines in accordance with the situation at hand. 
Compliance with legislative requirements is monitored in accordance with organisational procedures. 
Compliance issues are resolved or referred in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 
Inadequacies in workplace procedures which may contribute to non-compliance are raised promptly and addressed in accordance with organisational procedures. 
Compliance with legislative requirements is reported on, in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 

Forms

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