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 establish maintain and develop a statutory compliance management system

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for a statutory compliance management system

research to

conduct compliance literature and web searches

conduct surveys to obtain input and feedback on compliance requirements

analyse and organise collected information

provide feedback on compliance requirements using appropriate techniques

apply project management skills to

develop project plans

manage other personnel involved in the project

manage time

manage finances

read interpret and apply

compliance legislation

technical compliance related information

compliance rules

compliance procedures

compliance regulations

develop and maintain compliance procedures and policies

facilitate and document compliance management planning

maintain compliance records and documents

monitor and decide on changes to compliance processes

provide leadership and guidance for compliance group activities

provide coaching and mentoring support

actively encourage the free exchange of compliance information

display advanced negotiation skills

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 establish maintain and develop a statutory compliance management system

organisations compliance policies goals and objectives

legislative compliance requirements

action planning methods

human resource management processes

method of identifying appropriate compliance action based on cost safety and welfare issues

compliance work procedureinstruction writing

reporting and recording compliance procedures

worksite compliance operating procedures

hazard identification processes

risk assessment processes

risk treatment processes

compliance documentation methods

project methodology aimed at the development and creation of compliance requirements either as part of broader regulations license requirements or internal standards code of practice procedures and policies

sources of data relevant to compliance requirements

relevant Australian and international standards including

AS Compliance Programs

AS Complaints Handling

ANZS Risk Management

AS ISO Records Management

specification of compliance management function

compliance accountabilities and responsibilities within the organisation

compliance related management information systems

breach compliance management policies and processes

compliance reporting procedures

corporate induction and training processes related to compliance management

continuous improvement processes for compliance including strategies for development of a positive compliance culture within the organisation

relevant organisational policies and procedures such as compliance plans and policies in various areas and organisational standards for operations and ethics

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 establishing maintaining and developing a statutory compliance management system

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient development of a statutory compliance management system

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable options and the selection of a statutory compliance management system that best meet the required outcomes

working with other to undertake and complete the establishment maintenance and development of a statutory compliance management system

consistent successful establishment maintenance and development of a statutory compliance management system

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 should 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 to apply in undertaking of the establishment maintenance and development of a statutory compliance management system

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

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of a statutory compliance management system that best meet the required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the establishment maintenance and development of a statutory compliance management system

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the statutory compliance management system

Guidance information for assessment

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

Compliance documentation may include:

Statutory compliance may include:

Compliance requirements may include:

Consultation may include:

Resources may include:

Statutory compliance system may include:

Relevant stakeholders may include:

Plan may include:

Project methodology may include:

System procedures may include:

Development team may include:

Authorised personnel may include:

Legislation, codes and national standards relevant to the workplace may include: