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

PSPLEG004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPLEG004 - Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to manage compliance with public sector legislative requirements. It includes assuring legislative compliance, interpreting legislation and evaluating compliance outcomes.This unit applies to those working in the management of public sector legislation compliance.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously with supervisory responsibilities, while performing complex tasks in a range of contexts. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Legislation and compliance
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: Assure legislative compliance
  • Use personal conduct to model a to compliance with legislation, policy and guidelines.
  • Encourage staff to discuss, clarify and meet legislative requirements.
  • Confirm staff understanding of legislation and guidelines and address professional development needs.
  • Undertake risk assessment planning relating to legislative compliance to establish the risk of non-compliance and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Use workplace occurrences of compliance and non-compliance as learning situations for staff, without compromising privacy and confidentiality considerations.
       
Element: Interpret legislation relating to public sector work
  • Maintain knowledge of legislation and related legal opinions to ensure currency.
  • Provide substantiated interpretation of legislative requirements within the limits of authority, or refer for advice.
       
Element: Evaluate compliance outcomes
  • Conduct analysis of compliance outcomes to provide comprehensive and valid conclusions.
  • Use analysis to identify trends, possible reasons and potential mitigation strategies for improving outcomes.
  • Confirm and address inadequacies in procedures which allow breaches of legislation to occur.
  • Report on compliance with legislative requirements.
       
Element: Assure legislative compliance
  • Use personal conduct to model a to compliance with legislation, policy and guidelines.
  • Encourage staff to discuss, clarify and meet legislative requirements.
  • Confirm staff understanding of legislation and guidelines and address professional development needs.
  • Undertake risk assessment planning relating to legislative compliance to establish the risk of non-compliance and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Use workplace occurrences of compliance and non-compliance as learning situations for staff, without compromising privacy and confidentiality considerations.
       
Element: Interpret legislation relating to public sector work
  • Maintain knowledge of legislation and related legal opinions to ensure currency.
  • Provide substantiated interpretation of legislative requirements within the limits of authority, or refer for advice.
       
Element: Evaluate compliance outcomes
  • Conduct analysis of compliance outcomes to provide comprehensive and valid conclusions.
  • Use analysis to identify trends, possible reasons and potential mitigation strategies for improving outcomes.
  • Confirm and address inadequacies in procedures which allow breaches of legislation to occur.
  • Report on compliance with legislative requirements.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Assure legislative compliance

1.1 Use personal conduct to model a to compliance with legislation, policy and guidelines.

1.2 Encourage staff to discuss, clarify and meet legislative requirements.

1.3 Confirm staff understanding of legislation and guidelines and address professional development needs.

1.4 Undertake risk assessment planning relating to legislative compliance to establish the risk of non-compliance and implement mitigation strategies.

1.5 Use workplace occurrences of compliance and non-compliance as learning situations for staff, without compromising privacy and confidentiality considerations.

2. Interpret legislation relating to public sector work

2.1 Maintain knowledge of legislation and related legal opinions to ensure currency.

2.2 Provide substantiated interpretation of legislative requirements within the limits of authority, or refer for advice.

3. Evaluate compliance outcomes

3.1 Conduct analysis of compliance outcomes to provide comprehensive and valid conclusions.

3.2 Use analysis to identify trends, possible reasons and potential mitigation strategies for improving outcomes.

3.3 Confirm and address inadequacies in procedures which allow breaches of legislation to occur.

3.4 Report on compliance with legislative requirements.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

analysing and explaining complex and formal documents

applying critical analysis to identify political issues

dealing with people in such areas as conflict resolution, coaching, problem solving

providing advice and discussion involving exchanges of complex oral and written information

using mathematical techniques to interpret data and draw conclusions about compliance issues

using qualitative data and analysis

preparing written advice and reports requiring precision of expression

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

legislation, regulations, guidelines relating to the public sector, including work health and safety and environment.

public sector codes of ethics and/or conduct

government processes

governance practices

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

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Assure legislative compliance

1.1 Use personal conduct to model a to compliance with legislation, policy and guidelines.

1.2 Encourage staff to discuss, clarify and meet legislative requirements.

1.3 Confirm staff understanding of legislation and guidelines and address professional development needs.

1.4 Undertake risk assessment planning relating to legislative compliance to establish the risk of non-compliance and implement mitigation strategies.

1.5 Use workplace occurrences of compliance and non-compliance as learning situations for staff, without compromising privacy and confidentiality considerations.

2. Interpret legislation relating to public sector work

2.1 Maintain knowledge of legislation and related legal opinions to ensure currency.

2.2 Provide substantiated interpretation of legislative requirements within the limits of authority, or refer for advice.

3. Evaluate compliance outcomes

3.1 Conduct analysis of compliance outcomes to provide comprehensive and valid conclusions.

3.2 Use analysis to identify trends, possible reasons and potential mitigation strategies for improving outcomes.

3.3 Confirm and address inadequacies in procedures which allow breaches of legislation to occur.

3.4 Report on compliance with legislative requirements.

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
Use personal conduct to model a to compliance with legislation, policy and guidelines. 
Encourage staff to discuss, clarify and meet legislative requirements. 
Confirm staff understanding of legislation and guidelines and address professional development needs. 
Undertake risk assessment planning relating to legislative compliance to establish the risk of non-compliance and implement mitigation strategies. 
Use workplace occurrences of compliance and non-compliance as learning situations for staff, without compromising privacy and confidentiality considerations. 
Maintain knowledge of legislation and related legal opinions to ensure currency. 
Provide substantiated interpretation of legislative requirements within the limits of authority, or refer for advice. 
Conduct analysis of compliance outcomes to provide comprehensive and valid conclusions. 
Use analysis to identify trends, possible reasons and potential mitigation strategies for improving outcomes. 
Confirm and address inadequacies in procedures which allow breaches of legislation to occur. 
Report on compliance with legislative requirements. 
Use personal conduct to model a to compliance with legislation, policy and guidelines. 
Encourage staff to discuss, clarify and meet legislative requirements. 
Confirm staff understanding of legislation and guidelines and address professional development needs. 
Undertake risk assessment planning relating to legislative compliance to establish the risk of non-compliance and implement mitigation strategies. 
Use workplace occurrences of compliance and non-compliance as learning situations for staff, without compromising privacy and confidentiality considerations. 
Maintain knowledge of legislation and related legal opinions to ensure currency. 
Provide substantiated interpretation of legislative requirements within the limits of authority, or refer for advice. 
Conduct analysis of compliance outcomes to provide comprehensive and valid conclusions. 
Use analysis to identify trends, possible reasons and potential mitigation strategies for improving outcomes. 
Confirm and address inadequacies in procedures which allow breaches of legislation to occur. 
Report on compliance with legislative requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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