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.
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. Establish regulatory powers | 1.1 Access and use current information relating to enabling legislation and regulations to maintain up-to-date knowledge of requirements. 1.2 Confirm powers provided under the legislation and the boundaries of those powers. 1.3 Identify and confirm compliance requirements of the 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 that are outside own limits and refer to others. 2.3 Identify risks associated with the exercise of regulatory powers and strategies to manage risks. 2.4 Apply enabling legislation consistent with the boundaries and powers contained therein. |
3. Utilise other legislation and standards | 3.1 Identify other legislation and standards which impact on powers and confirm their requirements. 3.2 Resolve or refer apparently conflicting legislative directions. |
4. Work with other organisations | 4.1 Identify organisations that have jurisdictions which may overlap and establish and maintain relationships. 4.2 Identify organisations available to provide assistance and advice or take referrals 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/or lines of authority during operations involving more than one organisation. |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
undertaking research and analysis
using information technology to access relevant legislation and procedures
reading complex written materials and applying them to work practices
using scanning techniques
engaging in discussion involving exchanges of often complex oral information
choosing regulatory responses and/or measures to fit the circumstances and justifying those responses against legislation, guidelines, policy and regulations
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.
full range of regulatory powers and the limits to those powers
enabling legislation
offences under the legislation
aspects of criminal law, administrative law, industrial law, contract law
statutory time limits
terminology used in legislation and procedures
organisational policies, guidelines and regulations
public sector legislation including, health and safety and environment relating to the exercise of regulatory powers
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.