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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Conduct fraud and corruption risk assessment
  2. Review processes involved in the risk assessment
  3. Conduct fraud and corruption risk assessment
  4. Review processes involved in the risk assessment

Required Skills

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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

planning analysis and evaluation relating to fraud and corruption risk assessment

using a range of communication consultation and negotiation styles to suit different audiences and purposes

providing advice on complex documents such as legislation policy and recommendations relating to fraud and corruption risk control

differentiating between the inherent risks and the effectiveness of controls in place

managing contractors if the fraud and corruption risk assessment is outsourced

responding to diversity including gender and disability

applying occupational health and safety and environmental procedures in the context of fraud and corruption risk assessment

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

fraud and corruption and how they relate to the specific functions and activities of the organisation together with an understanding of ethical standards required by the organisation of its staff contractors and suppliers

jurisdictional fraud and corruption control requirements

agency fraud and corruption control policy

fraud and corruption risk management methodology

agency structure and core business activities

current fraud and corruption control plan

relationship of the risk methodology to the fraud and corruption control strategy

fraud and corruption risk factors in the organisation

antidiscrimination and diversity legislation

legislation policies and procedures relating to fraud and corruption risk assessment

Australian and New Zealand standards ASNZS or as revised

Evidence Required

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

Prerequisite units that must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite units that must be assessed with this unitNil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPETHCB Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPFRAUB Anticipate and detect possible fraud activity

PSPFRAU502B Anticipate and detect possible fraud activity

PSPFRAUB Develop fraud control plans

PSPFRAU505B Develop fraud control plans

PSPGOVB Develop client services

PSPGOV502B Develop client services

PSPGOVB Undertake research and analysis

PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis

PSPGOVA Coordinate risk management

PSPGOV517A Coordinate risk management

PSPLEGNB Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

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 the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework

fraud and corruption risk assessment conducted in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation policy and procedures relating to fraud and corruption control

fraud and corruption risk assessment methodology and review processes

Australian and New Zealand standards ASNZS or as revised

fraud and corruption control guidelines and standards

public sector values and codes of conduct

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of fraud and corruption risk assessment situations likely to be encountered

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 conducting fraud and corruption risk assessment including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

fraud and corruption risk assessment conducted in a range of 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 or more of

case studies

portfolios

projects

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor 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


Range Statement

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.

Risk assessment may include:

fraud and corruption risks identified in isolation or as part of a broader risk management strategy

a risk assessment methodology developed in-house, its development outsourced or adopted from a standards-setting organisation's guidelines (such as Australian and New Zealand standards - AS/NZS 4360:1999 or as revised)

a risk assessment undertaken in-house or outsourced

a risk assessment conducted across the agency as a whole, and may include recent changes to the structure or nature of service delivered by the agency

a fraud and corruption risk assessment undertaken in a number of ways including a single process covering all functions and areas of an agency, using a sample of areas, or in a rolling program

Change may include:

the introduction of outsourcing

policy changes

community concerns

statutory changes affecting the area of operation

introduction of quality management systems

change in structure or nature of service delivery

other changes that impact on internal controls

Risk management standardsrefers to:

Australian and New Zealand standards - AS/NZS 4360:1999 or as revised

Advice may relate to:

need to alert key people when problems arise

fraud and corruption risk controls and compliance measures

areas in which controls may be excessive

Stakeholders may include:

agency staff and senior management

contractors and consultants

standards-setting organisations

Effectiveness of fraud and corruption control strategy may be affected by:

management support

building positive relationships with other staff