Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PSPFRAU603B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage fraud control awareness

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPFRAU603B - Manage fraud control awareness
Description This unit covers activities required in promoting and disseminating the organisation's approach to fraud/corruption control internally and to external clients and the broader community. It includes disseminating the fraud/corruption control strategy, championing fraud/corruption control, and marketing fraud/corruption control both inside and outside the organisation.Fraud in the unit title incorporates both fraud and corruption. In practice, managing fraud control awareness may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector workplace activities such as managing compliance with legislation and ethics requirements, managing risk, networking, implementing policy, managing change, etc.This unit replaces and is equivalent to PSPFRAU603A Manage fraud control awareness.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Not applicable.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field Fraud Control.
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Disseminate fraud/corruption control strategy
  • The profile of fraud/corruption control is raised to the highest level to indicate its key focus in the organisation.
  • Standards for the organisation are articulated in a manner suited to the level and experience of staff.
  • Ways in which the fraud/corruption control strategy contributes to the achievement of organisational corporate goals are articulated.
  • Roles and responsibilities of key people in the organisation regarding implementation of fraud/corruption control measures are articulated.
  • Dissemination methods are selected to take account of various audiences, and information is presented in a way that meets particular audience needs.
       
Element: Champion fraud/corruption control
  • Leadership and motivation are provided in highlighting the role of fraud/corruption control processes as integral to effective management practices.
  • Methods underpinning the championing of the fraud/corruption control process are based on an in-depth understanding of the organisation's culture and structure, and the nature of both internal and external clients.
  • Positive tone is set in the organisation regarding fraud/corruption control through engendering trust and confidence in the fraud/corruption control activities.
  • Guidelines for the establishment of formal and informal networks are established to nurture cooperative and ethical client relationships.
       
Element: Market fraud/corruption control inside and outside the organisation
  • Potential activities to promote the fraud/corruption control process and its importance to the overall objectives of the organisation are identified and assessed in relation to the fraud/corruption control strategy in place.
  • Implementation is coordinated with management and key stakeholders who play a role in prevention.
  • Shared ownership of fraud/corruption processes is encouraged through ongoing consultation and information sharing.
  • Promotion activities are organised to raise stakeholders awareness of both the ethical and financial aspects of fraud/corruption control and to facilitate endorsement of the concept and practice of fraud/corruption control.
  • Trends are monitored in order to ensure currency in the organisation's activities.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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

Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil

Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil

Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:

PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public service

PSPFRAU601B Develop fraud control strategy

PSPGOV601B Apply government systems

PSPGOV602B Establish and maintain strategic networks

PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPMNGT604B Manage change

PSPMNGT608B Manage risk

PSPPOL603A Manage policy implementation

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 of fraud/corruption control awareness in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include:

legislation, policy and procedures relating to fraud/corruption control

legislation and procedures relating to public interest disclosures, protected disclosures or whistleblowing

fraud/corruption control guidelines and standards

public sector values and codes of conduct

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of fraud/corruption control awareness 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 managing fraud/corruption control awareness, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

management of fraud/corruption control awareness in a range of (3 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 2 or more of:

case studies

portfolios

projects

questioning

scenarios

authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or 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

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

leading others

synthesising and articulating broader policy issues

using a range of communication, negotiation and presentation styles to suit different audiences and purposes

responding to diversity, including gender and disability

applying occupational health and safety and environmental procedures in the context of managing fraud/corruption control awareness

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

agency corporate plan and strategic directions of the agency

agency structure and core business activities

agency fraud/corruption control policy

external expectations placed on the agency by external stakeholders such as government

the incorporation of constraints imposed by the culture of the organisation and operational factors into fraud/corruption control issues and practices

organisational change practices

public sector legislation, policies and procedures including anti-discrimination and diversity legislation, occupational health and safety, and environment in the context of fraud/corruption control

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.

Stakeholders may include:

relevant government Ministers

agency staff and senior management

agency clients

community and lobby groups

contractors and consultants

suppliers and customers

industry associations

other agencies with an interest in fraud/corruption control

law enforcement agencies

prosecution agencies

internal/external audit personnel

Trends are monitored through:

research of national and international material

surveys

data matching

internal and external networks

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
The profile of fraud/corruption control is raised to the highest level to indicate its key focus in the organisation. 
Standards for the organisation are articulated in a manner suited to the level and experience of staff. 
Ways in which the fraud/corruption control strategy contributes to the achievement of organisational corporate goals are articulated. 
Roles and responsibilities of key people in the organisation regarding implementation of fraud/corruption control measures are articulated. 
Dissemination methods are selected to take account of various audiences, and information is presented in a way that meets particular audience needs. 
Leadership and motivation are provided in highlighting the role of fraud/corruption control processes as integral to effective management practices. 
Methods underpinning the championing of the fraud/corruption control process are based on an in-depth understanding of the organisation's culture and structure, and the nature of both internal and external clients. 
Positive tone is set in the organisation regarding fraud/corruption control through engendering trust and confidence in the fraud/corruption control activities. 
Guidelines for the establishment of formal and informal networks are established to nurture cooperative and ethical client relationships. 
Potential activities to promote the fraud/corruption control process and its importance to the overall objectives of the organisation are identified and assessed in relation to the fraud/corruption control strategy in place. 
Implementation is coordinated with management and key stakeholders who play a role in prevention. 
Shared ownership of fraud/corruption processes is encouraged through ongoing consultation and information sharing. 
Promotion activities are organised to raise stakeholders awareness of both the ethical and financial aspects of fraud/corruption control and to facilitate endorsement of the concept and practice of fraud/corruption control. 
Trends are monitored in order to ensure currency in the organisation's activities. 

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