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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and organise inspection and monitoring activities
  2. Undertake inspections and monitoring
  3. Act onnon-compliance
  4. Provide reports, information and training

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

undertaking observation and analysis

communicating with a diverse range of clients and staff

responding to diversity including gender and disability

writing reports using standard formats

using computers for word processing and manipulation of statistical data

operating workplace equipment

applying public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environment in the context of inspection and monitoring

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

public sector legislation including occupational health and safety environment privacy etc

organisational policy and procedures

inspection procedures

monitoring procedures

enabling legislation

elements of an offence

responses to noncompliance

equity and diversity principles

workplace and industry environment

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

PSPETHCA Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGOVB Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGOV403B Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGOVB Gather and analyse information

PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information

PSPGOVA Apply government processes

PSPGOV422A Apply government processes

PSPLEGNA Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPOHSB Implement workplace safety procedures and programs

PSPOHS401B Implement workplace safety procedures and programs

PSPREGC Exercise regulatory powers

PSPREG401C Exercise regulatory powers

PSPREGC Promote client compliance

PSPREG402C Promote client compliance

PSPREGB Assess compliance

PSPREG403B Assess compliance

PSPREGB Act on noncompliance

PSPREG405B Act on non-compliance

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

performance under general direction with responsibility within a generally defined area for inspections and monitoring undertaken in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to inspection and monitoring

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of inspection and monitoring 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 undertaking inspections and monitoring including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

performance under general direction with responsibility within a generally defined area for inspections and monitoring undertaken 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

demonstration

observation

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.

Activities may include:

inspections/examinations

monitoring

surveillance

focused and benchmark audit activities

remote monitoring

other compliance assurance activities

Procedures may include:

observation

handling procedures

sampling procedures

rejection procedures

storage procedures

disinfection procedures

treatment procedures

organisational guidelines and code of conduct

incident reporting procedures

safety procedures

emergency procedures

evacuation procedures

Resources and equipment may include:

inspection equipment

personal protective equipment - respirators, gloves, overalls, boots, hearing protection, goggles, masks etc

test kit equipment

recording equipment

storage equipment/facilities

entry authority/warrant

Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment

communication equipment

computers

satellite imagery

aerial photographs

spatial data and information

vehicles - 2 or 4 wheel drive

Legislation may include:

Commonwealth legislation and regulations, for example:

Commonwealth Quarantine Act 1908, proclamations and regulations

Crimes Act 1914 and Criminal Code Act 1995

Customs Act 1901 and regulations

Wildlife Protection Act 1982

Export Control Act 1982

Imported Foods Act 1996

Occupational Health and Safety Act 1988

State, Territory and Local Government legislation and regulations, such as those relating to:

agriculture

horticulture

conservation and land management

fisheries

environmental protection

building

water

emergencies

international legislation/codes of behaviour

Inspections and monitoring activities may relate to:

aircraft

airfreight

animal products

animals

cargo

cereals

collection of biological specimens

disposal of organic waste

fresh produce

goods

land condition, such as:

topography

salinity

erosion

weed infestation

vermin infestation

fire hazard

over grazing

land improvements, such as:

fences

buildings

sporting or playground equipment

irrigation infrastructure

sewerage infrastructure

waterfront occupations

community structures

land usage

leases and other tenures, to ensure compliance with conditions

licence/permit compliance (e.g. vegetation clearing)

live fish

livestock

mail

mineral samples

passenger baggage

people

pests

plant products

plants

premises

properties

reserves and their use/s

survey activities to maintain readiness for district emergency plans

vector monitoring

vessels

General direction may include:

supervisors

senior policy officers

senior inspectors

line managers

project managers

program managers

inspection specialists

Risk management strategies may include:

monitoring

treatment

containment

control

eradication

destruction

biosecurity strategies

Action may include:

advice

warning

formal notification of intent

infringement notices

on-the-spot fines

court prosecution

Collection of evidence may include:

observation

interviewing

seizure

sampling

specimen collection

recording

maintenance of case files

determination of land ownership

Records may include:

notes

case files

statistics

forms (application forms, disease notification forms, etc)

notices (seizure notice, infringement notice, etc)

invoices

receipts

commercial documentation such as bills of lading, airway bills