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 control

ensuring compliance of activities with fraudcorruption control plan and fraudcorruption control strategy

consulting with staff or personnel responsible for relevant activities or components of the activities specified

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

responding to diversity including gender and disability

writing reports requiring formal language and structure on the effectiveness of fraud and corruption control activities

managing widespread dissemination of activities in the agency

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

best practice initiatives in fraud and corruption control

client base and any history of fraud and corruption against the agency

control testing and evaluation

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

antidiscrimination and diversity legislation

legislation and procedures relating to public interest disclosures protected disclosures or whistleblowing

legislation policies and procedures relating to fraud and corruption control

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

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

implementation of fraudcorruption control activities 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

legislation and procedures relating to public interest disclosures protected disclosures or whistleblowing

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 control 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 implementing fraud and corruption control activities including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

implementation of fraud and corruption control activities 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

Fraud/corruption control activitiesmay include:

Stakeholders may include:

Effective channels for dissemination of informationmay include: