ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify industry partners

1.1 Options for industry partnerships are evaluated in terms of likely effectiveness, and potential partners are determined in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.

1.2 Communication is established with partner/s to explore viability of partnership.

1.3 Nature and duration of partnership is negotiated and established.

1.4 Respective roles and activities of partnership are defined and agreed upon within organisational guidelines.

2. Undertake partnership activities

2.1 Plan for cooperative partnering is developed and agreed.

2.2 Options and specific proposals for improving performance in workplace legislative compliance are developed and incorporated.

2.3 Options/proposals are implemented in accordance with partnering plan and organisational guidelines.

3. Monitor and review partnering activities

3.1 Effectiveness of partnering activities is evaluated.

3.2 Evaluation results are used to modify outcomes of joint activities.

3.3 Value and effectiveness and outcomes of partnering arrangements are communicated to internal and external clients.

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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

applying legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures in all investigations

applying risk management principles

using a range of communication methods and strategies, including negotiation, dealing with conflicting information

applying observation and analysis

engaging in team work

planning and organising

interviewing and questioning

recording statements

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

risk management principles

powers of inspectors under jurisdictional legislation

functions and roles of other professionals and experts

legislative requirements

organisational investigations procedures

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 units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil

Co-requisite units that 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

PSPGOV602B Establish and maintain strategic networks

PSPGOV604A Foster leadership and innovation

PSPGOV605A Persuade and influence opinion

PSPMNGT604B Manage change

PSPMNGT608B Manage risk

PSPMNGT609B Formulate business strategies

PSPMNGT613A Develop partnering arrangements

PSPWPI604B Represent and promote the organisation

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)

development of industry partnerships to improve compliance in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include:

legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to workplace legislative compliance

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when improving compliance through industry partnerships

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 improving compliance through industry partnerships, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

development of industry partnerships to improve compliance in a range of (3 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 bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.

Potential partners may include:

industry reference groups

industry peak bodies and associations

employer groups and associations

employee groups and associations

other government organisations

individual organisations

community groups

individual workplaces

Roles and activities of partnership may include:

enforcement activities

establishment and implementation of occupational health and safety and/or workers compensation and/or injury management and/or workplace relations policy and procedures

safety management systems

case management

auditing

education/training

promotion/marketing

awareness raising

joint targeted compliance campaigns

development of codes of practice

Options and specific proposals for improving workplace legislative compliance may include:

industry codes or practice

agreed industry strategies

guidance materials

task force

memoranda of understanding

joint learning/training initiatives

community partnerships

Workplace legislative compliance may include:

occupational health and safety and/or workers compensation and/or injury management and/or workplace relations

Internal clients may include:

team members

industry teams

management

executive management

industry reference groups

advisory council

occupational health and safety council

the organisation's board

organisation staff

commission

External clients may include:

Minister

employer groups

employee groups

peak industry bodies

other government organisations

members of parliament

community

media

insurers

self-insurers

rehabilitation providers

labour relations bodies