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

PUAPOLGD008A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Administer legislation to ensure compliance

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAPOLGD008A - Administer legislation to ensure compliance
Description This unit covers the competency required to investigate possible breaches of legislation or regulations and to take action to penalise the breach and/or achieve compliance.This unit replaces PUAPOL008B Administer legislation to ensure compliance.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 This unit will apply to officers empowered to investigate possible breaches of legislation or regulations and to take action to penalise the breach and/or achieve compliance.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
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: Investigate alleged breaches
  • Alleged breaches are investigated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Inspections or searches are conducted in accordance with assigned powers and organisational policies and procedures and all relevant details accurately recorded or reported to supervising officer
  • Available information is assessed against relevant legislation to determine if a breach has occurred
  • Any complainants are advised of investigation outcomes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • All parties are informed of their rights according to legislation and within appropriate timeframes
  • Investigation is referred to higher authority if beyond own legal powers, organisational responsibility or practical powers
       
Element: Determine appropriate action to achieve compliance
  • Consultation is undertaken with alleged offending party to facilitate resolution if appropriate
  • Options for action are identified that will allow compliance to be achieved at the earliest possible date
  • Practical action plan to achieve compliance is developed as a result of consultation
       
Element: Undertake action to achieve compliance
  • Relevant parties are notified in terms that clearly explain breaches and action required to achieve compliance
  • Any immediateactions undertaken to ensure public safety and compliance with legislation are in accordance with law and organisational policies and procedures
  • Appropriate report recommending action or detailing action taken is submitted to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Legal proceedings are instigated within the required timeframe
       


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 provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

undertake comprehensive investigations within policy

develop a practical action plan

write clear notices and reports.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Specific resources for assessment

There are no specific resource requirements for this unit.

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions.

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

Required Skills

consult in person and via the telephone

negotiate

solve problems

write clear and accurate reports (to organisational requirements)

Required Knowledge

current principles and practices to monitor areas under jurisdiction to ensure compliance

organisational negotiating parameters

organisational policies and procedures relating to obtaining information, advising complainants

relevant investigation techniques

relevant legislation and regulations

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Breaches may occur in:

Pedestrian precincts

Private houses or shops

Public parks

Public recreation areas

Remote communities

Rural or urban environments including national parks

Streets

Waterways

Breaches may include:

Boating or fishing offences

Chemical spills

Fires

Liquor offences

Motor vehicle or traffic offences

Pollution

Public order offences

Smuggling of native flora and fauna

Trespass

Other regulatory offences

Organisational policies and procedures may vary between sectors and organisations and may include:

General orders

Operational corporate and strategic plans

Operational performance standards

Organisational standard operating procedures

Organisation's approach to environmental management and sustainability

Inspections may include:

Clothing

Equipment

Firearms

Houses

Land or vehicles

Searches may be for:

Persons

Property or vehicles

Information may include:

Directions from supervisor/management

Instructions

Interviews - formal and informal

Media reports

Oral reports and anecdotes

Reports from experts

Reports from other agencies

Team meetings

Written records

Legislation may include:

Acts and regulations concerning offences

Acts and regulations concerning the organisation

By-laws or other regulations established by the organisation

Notifying relevant parties may include:

Oral reports

Written notices

Immediate actions may include:

Confiscating vehicle keys

Destroying alcohol

Removing barriers

Seizing exhibits or vehicles

Timeframe may include:

Legislative requirements

Organisational requirements

State/territory statute of limitations

Submitting appropriate report may include:

Completing forms

Oral reports

Written reports

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
Alleged breaches are investigated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Inspections or searches are conducted in accordance with assigned powers and organisational policies and procedures and all relevant details accurately recorded or reported to supervising officer 
Available information is assessed against relevant legislation to determine if a breach has occurred 
Any complainants are advised of investigation outcomes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
All parties are informed of their rights according to legislation and within appropriate timeframes 
Investigation is referred to higher authority if beyond own legal powers, organisational responsibility or practical powers 
Consultation is undertaken with alleged offending party to facilitate resolution if appropriate 
Options for action are identified that will allow compliance to be achieved at the earliest possible date 
Practical action plan to achieve compliance is developed as a result of consultation 
Relevant parties are notified in terms that clearly explain breaches and action required to achieve compliance 
Any immediateactions undertaken to ensure public safety and compliance with legislation are in accordance with law and organisational policies and procedures 
Appropriate report recommending action or detailing action taken is submitted to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Legal proceedings are instigated within the required timeframe 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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