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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

applying risk management principles

working with a variety of professionals

paying attention to detail

implementing methodical and systematic approach

using recording testing and specialised evidence collection equipment

auditing systems

justifyingexplaining the assessment decision and recommended corrective action

using communication involving complex exchanges of oral information reading and analysing complex and formal documents

responding to diversity including disability and gender

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

risk management principles

legislation codes standards

management systems

powers of inspector jurisdiction

use of auditassessment tools

industry practices and procedures

quality management principles

organisational auditing procedures

management system principles

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

PSPLEGNB Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPMNGTB Manage resources

PSPMNGT602B Manage resources

PSPMNGTB Manage risk

PSPMNGT608B Manage risk

PSPMNGTA Manage evaluations

PSPMNGT611A Manage evaluations

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

management systems audited 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 workplace legislative compliance

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when auditing management systems

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 auditing management systems including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

management systems audited 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

portfolios

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

Resources required to conduct the audit may include:

Audits may be conducted by:

Audit may include:

Relevant parties may include:

Audit plan may address:

Documents may include:

Audit procedure may specify:

Evidence may include:

Assessment methods may include: