This unit applies to individuals in a range of regulatory work environments who typically work at an experienced, unsupervised level to carry out more complex inspections and monitoring with responsibility in a defined area that includes supervising other inspection and monitoring staff.
Not applicable.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and coordinate inspection and monitoring programs | 1.1 Outputs and performance indicators for defined area of responsibility are identified and inspection and monitoring activities and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with organisational requirements. 1.2 Procedures, timeframes, resources and equipment requirements for defined area of responsibility are determined in accordance with organisational and task requirements. 1.3 Required resources/equipment are made available and the access/preparation of these is supervised in accordance with organisational and task requirements. 1.4 Legislation and regulations are interpreted and input is provided into technical protocols and operational procedures as required. 1.5 Risk management practices, occupational health and safety and environmental requirements are interpreted and explained to staff as required. |
2. Supervise and carry out complex inspections and monitoring | 2.1 Leadership is provided to deliver agreed outputs in accordance with the organisation's business requirements. 2.2 Inspections and monitoring activities are planned and supervised, and program performance, resources and expenditure are monitored in accordance with organisational requirements . 2.3 Compliance programs are planned, implemented and coordinated as required in accordance with set procedures and timelines. 2.4 Assessments and performance management of inspection/monitoring staff are conducted in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. 2.5 Complex inspections and monitoring are carried out under general direction and contingencies are dealt with in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. 2.6 Legislative requirements, risk management practices, occupational health and safety and environmental requirements are applied in accordance with organisational requirements. |
3. Act onnon-compliancerelating to complex inspections and monitoring | 3.1 Advice is provided on serious or complex matters referred by others, or situations resolved in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 3.2 Information/education is provided to achieve client compliance in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements relating to the seriousness of the possible breach. 3.3 Further action is taken as a result of the failure to achieve compliance, in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements relating to the seriousness of the possible breach. 3.4 Contraventions of relevant legislation are reported and recommendations for prosecutions are made in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 3.5 When required, court attendance and conduct requirements are fulfilled in compliance with organisational guidelines. |
4 Provide reports, information and training | 4.1 Records are maintained and correspondence, submissions and reports are prepared in accordance with organisational requirements. 4.2 Legislation and regulations are interpreted and information and advice are provided on policies, procedures, guidelines, technical and operational matters. 4.3 On-the-job inspection/monitoring training is supervised and provided in accordance with organisational requirements. |
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Skill requirements Look for evidence that confirms skills in: demonstrating leadership and team management in the context of inspection and monitoring undertaking observation and analysis communicating with a diverse range of clients and staff writing correspondence, submissions and reports, requiring discretion to determine appropriate content and style dealing with referrals from other staff on matters that are more difficult, or of potential interest to external parties such as the media, public, political parties etc using computers for word processing and manipulation of statistical data operating workplace equipment responding to diversity, including gender and disability applying public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environment in the context of complex inspection and monitoring |
Knowledge requirements Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of: public sector legislation including occupational health and safety, environment, privacy etc organisational policy and procedures inspection procedures monitoring procedures relevant responses to complex/serious non-compliance enabling legislation elements of an offence equity and diversity principles workplace and industry environment |
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. | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms consistency of performance in supervising and carrying out complex inspections and monitoring. This will include evidence of: supervising and carrying out at least three actual or simulated complex inspections and monitoring activities, on three separate occasions or for three different situations/contexts. adhering to legal, ethical and organisational requirements relating to inspection and monitoring. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to a real or simulated workplace environment that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered while , including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine. Access is required to resources such as: applicable legislation, policies and procedures case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of requirements for situations likely to be encountered vehicles, equipment and materials generally present in an operational environment personal protective equipment. |
Method of assessment | Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit of competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of: case studies demonstration observation written or oral questions scenarios simulation or role plays authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses |
Guidance information for assessment | 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 |
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. | |
Activities may include: | inspections/examinations monitoring surveillance focused and benchmark audit activities remote monitoring other compliance assurance activities |
Procedures may include: | observation handling procedures sampling procedures rejection procedures storage procedures disinfection procedures treatment procedures organisational guidelines and code of conduct incident reporting procedures safety procedures emergency procedures evacuation procedures |
Resources and equipment may include: | inspection equipment maps, plans satellite imagery aerial photographs survey plans spatial data and information cameras personal protective equipment - respirators, gloves, overalls, boots, hearing protection, goggles, masks etc test kit equipment recording equipment measuring equipment storage equipment/facilities entry authority/warrant Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment compass communication equipment computers vehicles - 2 or 4 wheel drive |
Legislation may include: | Commonwealth legislation and regulations, for example: Commonwealth Quarantine Act 1908, proclamations and regulations Crimes Act 1914 and Criminal Code Act 1995 Customs Act 1901 and regulations Wildlife Protection Act 1982 Export Control Act 1982 Imported Foods Act 1996 Occupational Health and Safety Act 1988 State/Territory and Local Government legislation and regulations, such as those relating to: agriculture horticulture conservation and land management fisheries environmental protection building water emergencies international legislation/codes of behaviour |
Inspections and monitoring activities may relate to: | aircraft airfreight animal products animals cargo cereals collection of biological specimens disposal of organic waste fresh produce goods land condition, such as: topography salinity erosion weed infestation vermin infestation fire hazard over grazing land improvements, such as: fences buildings sporting or playground equipment irrigation infrastructure sewerage infrastructure waterfront occupations community structures land usage leases and other tenures, to ensure compliance with conditions licence/permit compliance (e.g. vegetation clearing) live fish livestock mineral samples passenger baggage people pests plant products plants premises properties reserves and their use/s survey activities to maintain readiness for district emergency plans vector monitoring vessels |
Compliance programs may include: | audit monitoring treatment containment control eradication destruction |
Non-compliance may include: | both routine and non-routine matters of a more complex or detailed nature, with discretion to determine appropriate action referrals from other staff of matters that are more difficult, or of potential interest to external parties such as the media, public, political parties etc |
Action may include: | advice warning formal notification of intent infringement notices improvement notices supervisory orders prohibition notices on-the-spot fines court prosecution |
Records may include: | notes case files statistics forms notices (seizure notice, infringement notice, etc) invoices receipts journey documentation commercial documentation such as bills of lading, airway bills |
Not applicable.
Regulatory.
This unit contains employability skills.
Not applicable.