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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Research the scope of the investigation
  2. Determine investigation issues
  3. Plan and conduct investigation
  4. Analyse information gathered during the investigation
  5. Compile report

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

conducting investigations relating to legislative compliance

acting ethically and professionally

comprehending complex written information

writing reports and recommendations requiring precision of expression

planning

providing justification for scope and congruency decisions and estimating impact on similar industries

using communication and conflictdispute resolution

applying time management planning process mapping and decision making

adapting to changing circumstances and making decisions

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

principal legislation such as occupational health and safety workers compensation injury management and workplace relations

performance standard in the legislation

impact of hazardsissues on persons

industry practices where applicable such as awards and enterprise agreements

organisational policies and procedures related to compliance activities

principles of risk management including hierarchy of controls

technical features associated with hazards and potential risks as these relate to jurisdictional issues

investigation methodology and techniques

investigation management tools

basic understanding of the Australian legal system

aspects of civil criminal administrative law and jurisdictions

organisational policy and procedures

powers and restrictions to investigate

rules of evidence types of evidence

reporting procedures which provide a written andor electronic audit trail

confidentiality and privacy issues

procedures relating to lines of reporting

storage of evidence

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 Maintain and enhance confidence in public service

PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public service

PSPGOVB Apply government systems

PSPGOV601B Apply government systems

PSPMNGTB Manage resources

PSPMNGT602B Manage resources

PSPMNGTB Manage diversity

PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity

PSPMNGTB Manage risk

PSPMNGT608B Manage risk

PSPMNGTA Manage evaluations

PSPMNGT611A Manage evaluations

PSPWPIB Improve compliance through industry partnerships

PSPWPI601B Improve compliance through industry partnerships

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

investigation of complex issues 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 the investigation of complex issues in workplace legislative compliance

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when investigating complex issues

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 investigating complex issues including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

investigation of complex issues 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.

Complexity may include:

technical, legal, social

administrative

size - where the number of offences may be a factor in managing the investigation

involvement of other jurisdictions or other systems

level of public or political interest

international legislation

number of parties involved

Barriers may be:

political and community - stakeholder sensitivity

resources

geographical location

economic implication

cultural

language

availability of research data

availability of technical design information relevant to the investigation

External interests may be:

media

political

union

community

international/national industry

enterprise

academic

government organisations

Stakeholders may include:

community

the organisation's board

advisory council

Coroner

government organisations

managers

family members

politicians

peers

union

Commissioner

employers

designers

manufacturers

suppliers

importers

installers