ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Develop compliance measures/targets

1.1 Compliance measures are developed that are valid, reliable, sufficient and both time and cost effective

1.2 Realistic measures/targets are developed underpinned by current information

2. Evaluate extent of compliance

2.1 Analysis of compliance data is valid and conclusions are unbiased and supported by evidence

2.2 Interpretation of comparative data over time is valid and reliable and outcomes are recorded in accordance with legislative and policy requirements

2.3 Compliance outcomes are reported in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements

3. Review procedures and guidelines to improve compliance

3.1 A variety of sources of information representing the breadth of possible stakeholders is drawn on to ensure review is comprehensive

3.2 Possible reasons for not meeting targets/performance indicators are identified and recommendations are made to improve long-term voluntary compliance

3.3 Adjustments of strategies and plans are made to address review recommendations in accordance with government policy requirements and resource constraints

4. Contribute to new legislation or review of existing legislation

4.1 Input is provided that supports government policy directions and relies on current information with supporting reasons and data analysis

4.2 Resource implications of legislative recommendations are made within government policy 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:

undertaking information analysis

interpreting complex written and numerical materials

preparing written reporting requiring formal structure and language

responding to diversity, including gender and disability

applying occupational health and safety and environment legislation in the context of regulatory compliance

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

enabling legislation

government policies

principles of evaluation

equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles

public sector policy and legislation including occupational health and safety and environment relating to the evaluation of regulatory compliance

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.

Units to be assessed together

Pre-requisite unitsthat must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil

Co-requisite unitsthat must be assessed with this unit:Nil

Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:

PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public service

PSPGOV601B Apply government systems

PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPMNGT602B Manage resources

PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity

PSPMNGT608B Manage risk

PSPMNGT611A Manage evaluations

PSPPOL603A Manage policy implementation

PSPREG601B Manage regulatory compliance

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)

evaluation of regulatory compliance in a range of (2 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include:

legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to regulatory compliance in the public sector

relevant aspects of common law

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when evaluating regulatory compliance

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires:

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when evaluating regulatory compliance, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

evaluation of regulatory compliance in a range of (2 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

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

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:

case studies

portfolios

projects

questioning

scenarios

authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

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 italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.

Measures may include

evaluation against strategic goals/targets/major outcomes

level of prosecutions, cautions or warnings

number of people accessing organisational publications about compliance requirements

outcomes, such as:

reported injuries/deaths, workers compensation claims and premiums (relevant to workplace safety)

illegal imports (relevant to customs)

exotic diseases (relevant to quarantine)

amount of land affected by salinity (relevant to land management)

qualitative, such as:

client satisfaction (relevant to all regulatory areas)

Legislation and policy may include

enabling legislation, such as that dealing with:

audit, customs and excise, quarantine, fisheries, agriculture, land management, conservation, coastal management, environmental protection, environment, insurance, legal administration (sheriffs, young offenders), workers compensation, occupational safety and health, workplace relations

public sector management, financial management

auditor general

planning, construction, transport, energy, mining, resource management, communications

family services, employment, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination

aspects of common law

contract law

administrative law

equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination law

government policy

Stakeholders may include

government

Minister

public

staff

victims

offenders/alleged offenders

Regulatory

This unit contains employability skills.