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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Clarify the scope and level of technical regulatory framework activities
  2. Identify compliance requirements
  3. Document and communicate compliance requirements
  4. Implement technical compliance management system
  5. Monitor implementation of the technical compliance management system

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

apply safety legislative and statutory requirements

apply technical regulatory framework compliance management knowledge relevant to work being performed

consult with and negotiate with relevant groups and individuals to gain understanding and support for the plan

interpret organisational role relevant to technical regulatory framework compliance management plans

manage projects

relate to people from a range of backgrounds with a range of abilities

think strategically to identify and assess potential alliances and effective strategies

Required Knowledge

elements of the technical regulatory framework compliance management systems such as:

breach management policies and processes including the identification classification investigation rectification and reporting of breaches in compliance requirements

compliance complaints handling systems

compliance related management information systems

continuous improvement processes for compliance including monitoring evaluation and review

corporate induction and training processes related to compliance management

documentation of compliance requirements relevant to the specified work rolearea

liaison procedures with relevant internal and external personnel on compliance related matters

processes for the internal and external promulgation of information on compliance requirements and a compliance program management system

recordkeeping systems required for compliance management

reporting processes and procedures on compliance management including reports on breaches and rectification action

specification of compliance management functions accountabilities and responsibilities under the technical regulatory framework

strategies for maintenance of a positive compliance culture within the organisation

techniques and performance indicators for monitoring the operation of a compliance programmanagement system

implementation processes

monitoring processes

performance measurement relevant to technical regulatory framework compliance management plans

quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques relevant to compliance related research

relevant Australian Standards and international standards

research methods and techniques suitable for compliance related research projects

sources of data relevant to compliance research

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

apply monitor and report on relevant implementation processes

analyse data and information

apply knowledge of technical regulatory framework compliance management plans to assist in work and to guide problem solving

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and should be observed in a range of actual or simulated work contexts

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

computer and relevant software

relevant legislation guidelines procedures and protocols

plans

workplace documentation


Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Technical regulatory framework operational components may include:

Configuration management

Design and design approval

Engineering including engineering change

Integrated logistic support

Logistics

Procurement

Quality

Sustainment

Business arrangements may include:

Alliances

Contracted services

Design support networks

Technical support networks

Compliance requirements are those:

Drawn from the established technical regulatory framework and identified as being directly relevant to the particular circumstances under consideration

Internal authorities may include:

Engineering delegates

Executives

Managers

Technical experts

Sources of information on internal and external compliance requirements may include:

Organisational policies and procedures, internal policies, standard operating procedures, standards, codes of practice

Published material relevant to compliance held in either internal or external libraries

Relevant legislation from all levels of government that impacts on business operations, especially in regard to work health and safety, and environmental issues

Relevant legislation, regulations and licensing requirements pertinent to the organisation’s operations and sphere of business

Search resources may include:

Computer terminals linked to data sources either via the internet, internal networks, CD-ROMs, DVDs or other multimedia resources

Library resources and materials including compliance related books, journals, manuals, standards, CD-ROMs, DVDs and other multimedia resources

Published information on relevant legislation, regulations, licensing requirements, codes of practice, Australian Standards, etc.

Relevant technical regulatory framework dealing with compliance requirements and related compliant program/management systems

Relevant jurisdictional laws and regulations, and industry and organisational codes and standards may include:

External industry

International

Local

National

State/territory

Information on relevant compliance requirements may include:

Correspondence, emails and other written information provided by internal and external personnel contacted during search activities

Information downloadable from relevant internet websites

Newsletters, bulletins, information sheets and other similar periodic documentation distributed by relevant regulatory authorities and standards bodies

Published information on legislation, regulations, codes of practice, standards, licensing requirements, standard operating procedures, etc.

Records of conversations and meetings with relevant internal and external personnel

Relevant technical regulatory framework

Relevant internal stakeholders may include:

Chief executive officer

Compliance management team (where relevant)

Compliance specialists at the operational level

Project sponsors

Senior management team

Relevant external stakeholders may include:

Legal and business advisors and consultants with expertise in compliance management

Representatives of professional associations and institutes relevant to the organisation’s operations and sphere of business

Technical regulatory authorities

Breaches may include:

those detailed in the relevant technical regulatory framework/s such as:

Compliance to the relevant Technical regulatory framework

Defence Force Discipline Act

Penalties such as sanctions, suspensions, loss of formal recognition or accreditation and court determinations in relation to criminal or civil cases

Public Service Act

Relevant civil legislation and regulations

Relevant commercial legislation and regulations

Specified information management systems documentation may include:

Plans

Project plans

Standard operating procedures

Standing instructions

Work flow charts

Work instructions

Work procedures

Resources may include:

Access to appropriate technical expertise

Financial

Information technology capabilities and systems

Infrastructure

Personnel

Time

Transport