Application
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in councils of all sizes. Knowledge of the legislation and regulations within which councils must operate is essential. The unique nature of councils, as a tier of government directed by elected members and reflecting the needs of local communities, must be appropriately reflected.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation and voluntary compliance | 1.1 Infringements issued are correct, complete and able to be justified in court. 1.2 Legislation can be explained when required. 1.3 Voluntary compliance is understood and used to inform decision making regarding breaches. 1.4 Voluntary compliance is achieved in negotiations with members of the public. |
2 Detect possible breaches | 2.1 Possible breaches are detected and recorded in accordance with legislative and council requirements. |
3 Investigate alleged breaches | 3.1 Relevant details are checked and accurately recorded. 3.2 Information is assessed and an appropriate decision is made in accordance with legislation and council policies and procedures. 3.3 Consultation is conducted to achieve a resolution. 3.4 Options and legislation are explained to the offending party. 3.5 Practical suggestions are combined with fair and legal action to achieve compliance. |
4 Report outcomes of actions taken to achieve compliance | 4.1 Report describing actions and related incidents is produced in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit |
Required Skills |
numeracy, including calculations of time, fractions and proportions for sampling negotiation and mediation investigation communication with diverse groups conflict resolution personal safety in an enforcement environment reading and interpreting legislation incident report writing, including providing factual and clearly expressed information |
Required Knowledge |
relevant legislation council policies and procedures local area and facilities options for action types of notices |
Evidence Required
Overview of assessment requirements | A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the elements to the required performance level detailed in the performance criteria. The unit's skill and knowledge requirements must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated. |
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered | The demonstrated ability to: investigate complaints detect breaches issue notices compile reports provide accurate information |
Context of assessment | on the job or in a simulated work environment written or oral test role-play. |
Method of assessment | The following assessment methods are suggested: observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies written and oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding completion of workplace documentation third-party reports from experienced practitioners completion of self-paced learning materials, including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor |
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance | Evidence will need to be collected over time across a range of variables. |
Resource implications | Access to a workplace or simulated environment with access to: compliance issues legislation procedures |
Range Statement
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. | |
Legislation may include: | federal state or territory local controls |
Breaches may include: | parking offences abandoned vehicles unauthorised use of vehicles dog nuisances swimming pools general by-laws and local laws overgrown allotments litter pollution environmental businesses operating outside permitted hours illegal land use fires illegal landfill |
Information may include: | written records signage oral reports interviews reports from other services and specialists police media supervisors and management team team meetings colleagues public traders and customers |
Sectors
Regulatory Services
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.