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Evidence Guide: PSPLEGN601B - Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector

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PSPLEGN601B - Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Assure legislative compliance

  1. Personal conduct is used to demonstrate a commitment to compliance with legislation, policy and guidelines.
  2. Staff are encouraged to discuss, clarify and meet legislative requirements.
  3. Staff understanding of legislation and guidelines is confirmed and action to address professional development needs is timely.
  4. Risk assessment planning relating to legislative compliance is undertaken to establish the risk of non-compliance and develop/implement mitigation strategies in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
  5. Workplace occurrences of compliance and non-compliance are used as learning situations for staff, without compromising privacy and confidentiality considerations.
Personal conduct is used to demonstrate a commitment to compliance with legislation, policy and guidelines.

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Staff are encouraged to discuss, clarify and meet legislative requirements.

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Staff understanding of legislation and guidelines is confirmed and action to address professional development needs is timely.

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Risk assessment planning relating to legislative compliance is undertaken to establish the risk of non-compliance and develop/implement mitigation strategies in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.

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Workplace occurrences of compliance and non-compliance are used as learning situations for staff, without compromising privacy and confidentiality considerations.

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Interpret legislation relating to public sector work

  1. Currency is maintained in knowledge of legislation and related legal opinions.
  2. Interpretation of legislative requirements is provided in a timely manner, is substantiated, and falls within the limits of authority, or is referred for advice.
Currency is maintained in knowledge of legislation and related legal opinions.

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Interpretation of legislative requirements is provided in a timely manner, is substantiated, and falls within the limits of authority, or is referred for advice.

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Evaluate compliance outcomes

  1. Analysis of compliance outcomes is conducted to provide comprehensive and valid conclusions that are supported by evidence.
  2. Analysis is used to identify trends, possible reasons and potential mitigation strategies for improving outcomes in accordance with government policy and resource constraints.
  3. Inadequacies in procedures which allow breaches of legislation to occur are confirmed and addressed promptly in accordance with organisational procedures.
  4. Compliance with legislative requirements is reported on, in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
Analysis of compliance outcomes is conducted to provide comprehensive and valid conclusions that are supported by evidence.

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Analysis is used to identify trends, possible reasons and potential mitigation strategies for improving outcomes in accordance with government policy and resource constraints.

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Inadequacies in procedures which allow breaches of legislation to occur are confirmed and addressed promptly in accordance with organisational procedures.

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Compliance with legislative requirements is reported on, in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public service

PSPGOV601B Apply government systems

PSPGOV602B Establish and maintain strategic networks

PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity

PSPMNGT606B Manage quality client service

PSPMNGT608B Manage risk

PSPPM601B Direct complex project activities

PSPPROC602B Direct the management of contracts

PSPSEC602A Manage security awareness.

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 Employability Skills as they relate to this unit

consistent interpretation of information to suit the level of understanding of audience

compliance with legislation managed in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include:

public sector legislation, regulations and guidelines

procedures and protocols

scenarios and case studies to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when managing compliance with legislation in the public sector

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 managing compliance with legislation, including coping with ambiguity, difficulties and irregularities

compliance managed 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

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

analysing and explaining complex and formal documents such as legislation, regulations and instructions/directives and applying them to work practices

applying critical analysis to identify political issues

dealing with people in such areas as conflict resolution, coaching, problem solving

responding to diversity, including gender and disability

providing advice and discussion involving exchanges of complex oral and written information

using mathematical techniques to interpret data and draw conclusions about compliance issues

using qualitative data and analysis

preparing written advice and reports requiring precision of expression

using technology to access legislation and guidelines

managing staff to implement environmental and occupational health and safety procedures

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

legislation, regulations, guidelines relating to the public sector (including occupational health and safety and environment)

public sector codes of ethics/conduct

equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles

government processes

governance practices

Range Statement

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.

Legislation and guidelines may include:

public sector standards:

codes of conduct/ethics

guarantee of service

legislated standards

State/Territory/Commonwealth/organisational standards

technical/industrial standards

professional standards

industry competency standards

anti-corruption legislation

whistleblowers' protection

public sector employment:

employee relations

chief executive officer's instructions

Commissioner's instructions

public sector notices

workplace environment:

equal employment opportunity

affirmative action

workplace diversity

anti-discrimination

workplace harassment

occupational health and safety

duty of care

security, storage, handling and classification of documents

financial management and accountability:

Treasurer's instructions

contractual obligations

transparency:

freedom of information

professional reporting

accountability

fair trading

business and community:

privacy

trade practices

competition

road transport legislation

information and records management standards and legislation

the organisation's enabling legislation, regulations

aspects of common law, criminal law, contract law, employment law and administrative law, including judges rules

international legislation/codes of behaviour

Inadequacies in procedures may include:

insufficient financial/other controls

insecure Internet/fax access

non-auditable records processes

ambiguous guidelines

no guidelines

unnecessary complexity

use of non-current legislation