Application
This unit will apply to officers empowered to investigate possible breaches of legislation or regulations and to take action to penalise the breach and/or achieve compliance.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Investigate alleged breaches | 1.1 Alleged breaches are investigated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 1.2 Inspections or searches are conducted in accordance with assigned powers and organisational policies and procedures and all relevant details accurately recorded or reported to supervising officer 1.3 Available information is assessed against relevant legislation to determine if a breach has occurred 1.4 Any complainants are advised of investigation outcomes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 1.5 All parties are informed of their rights according to legislation and within appropriate timeframes 1.6 Investigation is referred to higher authority if beyond own legal powers, organisational responsibility or practical powers |
2. Determine appropriate action to achieve compliance | 2.1 Consultation is undertaken with alleged offending party to facilitate resolution if appropriate 2.2 Options for action are identified that will allow compliance to be achieved at the earliest possible date 2.3 Practical action plan to achieve compliance is developed as a result of consultation |
3. Undertake action to achieve compliance | 3.1 Relevant parties are notified in terms that clearly explain breaches and action required to achieve compliance 3.2 Any immediateactions undertaken to ensure public safety and compliance with legislation are in accordance with law and organisational policies and procedures 3.3 Appropriate report recommending action or detailing action taken is submitted to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 3.4 Legal proceedings are instigated within the required timeframe |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
consult in person and via the telephone negotiate solve problems write clear and accurate reports (to organisational requirements) |
Required Knowledge |
current principles and practices to monitor areas under jurisdiction to ensure compliance organisational negotiating parameters organisational policies and procedures relating to obtaining information, advising complainants relevant investigation techniques relevant legislation and regulations |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to: undertake comprehensive investigations within policy develop a practical action plan write clear notices and reports. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Competency should be assessed over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments. Specific resources for assessment There are no specific resource requirements for this unit. |
Method of assessment | In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook. Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment. Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include: direct observation interviewing the candidate journals and workplace documentation third party reports from supervisors written or oral questions. |
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. | |
Breaches may occur in: | Pedestrian precincts Private houses or shops Public parks Public recreation areas Remote communities Rural or urban environments including national parks Streets Waterways |
Breaches may include: | Boating or fishing offences Chemical spills Fires Liquor offences Motor vehicle or traffic offences Pollution Public order offences Smuggling of native flora and fauna Trespass Other regulatory offences |
Organisational policies and procedures may vary between sectors and organisations and may include: | General orders Operational corporate and strategic plans Operational performance standards Organisational standard operating procedures Organisation's approach to environmental management and sustainability |
Inspections may include: | Clothing Equipment Firearms Houses Land or vehicles |
Searches may be for: | Persons Property or vehicles |
Information may include: | Directions from supervisor/management Instructions Interviews - formal and informal Media reports Oral reports and anecdotes Reports from experts Reports from other agencies Team meetings Written records |
Legislation may include: | Acts and regulations concerning offences Acts and regulations concerning the organisation By-laws or other regulations established by the organisation |
Notifying relevant parties may include: | Oral reports Written notices |
Immediate actions may include: | Confiscating vehicle keys Destroying alcohol Removing barriers Seizing exhibits or vehicles |
Timeframe may include: | Legislative requirements Organisational requirements State/territory statute of limitations |
Submitting appropriate report may include: | Completing forms Oral reports Written reports |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.