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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify areas for action
  2. Gain commitment to fraud/corruption control plan
  3. Identify qualitative and quantitative performance indicators
  4. Document fraud/corruption control plan
  5. Disseminate fraud/corruption control plan
  6. Identify areas for action
  7. Gain commitment to fraud/corruption control plan
  8. Identify qualitative and quantitative performance indicators
  9. Document fraud/corruption control plan
  10. Disseminate fraud/corruption control plan

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

identifying areas for action based upon an analysis and synthesis of objectives and information from the fraudcorruption control strategy the processes established to identify fraud and corruption vulnerability and agency corporate plans

planning analysis and evaluation relating to fraud and corruption risk control

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

applying complex documents such as legislation guidelines and standards

managing contractors if the fraudcorruption 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 control

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

jurisdictional fraud and corruption control requirements

agency fraud and corruption control strategy and agency processes to measure fraud and corruption vulnerability

agency structure and core business activities

fraud and corruption risk factors in the organisation agency clients and any history of fraud and corruption in or against the agency

the processes established to identify fraud and corruption vulnerability and agency corporate plans

antidiscrimination and diversity legislation

legislation policies and procedures relating to fraud and corruption control

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 Conduct fraud risk assessments

PSPFRAU504B Conduct fraud risk assessments

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

development of fraudcorruption control plans 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 control guidelines and standards

ASNZS or as revised

public sector values and codes of conduct

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of fraudcorruption planning activities likely to be undertaken

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 developing fraud and corruption control plans including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

development of fraudcorruption control plans 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

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.

Identification of areas may include:

information from internal and external sources

Stakeholders may include:

agency staff and senior management

contractors and consultants

standards-setting organisations

Specialist personnelmay include:

consultants and contractors

internal and external audit personnel

personnel from law enforcement and prosecution agencies

personnel from standards-setting organisations

Fraud/corruption control strategies and activitiesinclude:

fraud/corruption control strategy

process for identifying risks

fraud/corruption vulnerability risk assessment methodology

fraud/corruption control plan

Components of a fraud/corruption control planmay include as a minimum:

overview of agency's attitude to fraud and corruption and the means by which it encourages ethical behaviour

responsibilities in relation to fraud and corruption control and the agency's relationships with other agencies

outlines of how risks are identified and assessed

descriptions of the processes which are vulnerable to fraud and corruption and actions proposed to overcome those vulnerabilities

responsibilities within the agency for actions identified within the plan and an implementation timetable

procedures for the preparation, maintenance and review of the agency's fraud/corruption control plans

agency fraud and corruption awareness and training strategy

agency conduct and disciplinary standards

statement on how the plan aligns with legislative and judicial requirements (such as reporting and confidentiality)

relevant contacts for further information (internal and external)

Relevant legislation and guidelines may include:

jurisdictional legislation covering agency responsibilities in fraud and corruption control

guidelines such as:

Fraud control policy of the Commonwealth

Commonwealth fraud control guidelines

Fraud control: developing an effective strategy (NSW)

those released by standards-setting organisations such as Risk management, AS/NZS 4360:1999 or as revised