Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to apply monitor and report on compliance systems

apply legislative organisation and site requirements to compliance systems

display effective communication skills to report consult and negotiate processes that satisfy legal requirements

display time management skills to prioritise tasks and meet targets

provide coaching and mentoring support

identify and clearly communicate key compliance issues

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the performance criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to apply monitor and report on compliance systems

national stateterritory and local government legislative requirements affecting business operation especially in regard to

antidiscrimination

relevant OHS requirements

environmental issues

EEO

industrial relations

business registration and licensing requirements

legal rights and obligations of alternative ownership structures

relevant taxation and related legislative requirements and legal rights and responsibilities related to the business

bookkeeping and record keeping procedures to meet minimum financial and legal requirements

award and enterprise agreements where required

industrial law relevant to recruitment and dismissal of employees

creation and termination of relevant legal contracts

duty of care imposed by the Law of Torts

work procedureinstruction writing in compliance with legal requirements and company policy

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for applying monitoring and reporting on compliance systems

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of compliance system requirements

working with others to plan prepare and conduct compliance system requirements

evidence of the consistent successful application monitoring and reporting on compliance systems

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment must sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirement procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the application monitoring and reporting on compliance systems

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision in the application monitoring and reporting on compliance systems

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

Compliance documentation may include:

Workplace legal compliance may include:

Legislation, codes, standards and business requirements may include:

Legal rights and responsibilities of the enterprise may include: