Application
This unit describes the skills required to exercise delegations in the public sector. It includes confirming the delegation, applying other interacting legislation, policy and guidelines.
This unit applies to those working in generalist and specialist roles within the public sector.
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 independently performing complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. Confirm delegation | 1.1 Access and use current information relating to enabling legislation, standards, instructions and delegated authority to maintain up to date knowledge of requirements. 1.2 Confirm delegation provided under legislation and the boundaries of that authority. 1.3 Identify and confirm rights, responsibilities and accountabilities under the delegation. 1.4 Confirm all levels of authority under the delegation with management and staff to ensure referrals as limits of authority are reached. |
2. Apply other legislation, policies and instructions | 2.1 Identify other legislation, policies or instructions that impact on authority under a delegation and confirm these requirements. 2.2 Resolve or refer apparently conflicting legislative directions. |
3. Exercise delegations | 3.1 Document decisions and keep records to provide audit information of delegated authority exercised. 3.2 Identify circumstances requiring the exercise of delegations that are outside own limits and obtain approvals. 3.3 Identify risks associated with the exercise of delegations and strategies to manage risks. |
Evidence of Performance
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.
applying legislation, regulations and policies relating to delegations
using information technology to access relevant legislation and procedures
reading complex written materials, including legislation, instructions, and standards, and applying them to work practices
scanning techniques to locate main ideas in legislation, policy documents and instructions
using questioning strategies to clarify understanding
using communication strategies involving exchanges of often complex oral information
Evidence of Knowledge
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.
public sector legislation including WHS and environment, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to delegations
the range of delegations applicable in the public sector
instructions and standards relating to delegations
organisational structure and levels of authority/delegations
Assessment Conditions
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.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.
Competency Field
General