Apply government processes

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver PSPGEN043, 'Apply government processes'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Apply government processes' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Apply information relating to the machinery of Government

1.1 Identify, access and apply up-to-date information relating to machinery of Government relevant to work responsibilities.

1.2 Identify ambiguity in the structure and function of the organisation or work area as a result of past, present or future changes and seek and implement advice on required work priorities and outcomes for the transition period.

1.3 Manage role ambiguity as a result of past, present or future changes.

2. Apply knowledge of organisational functions

2.1 Access and apply up-to-date information relating to the structure and functions of the organisation.

2.2 Identify appropriate persons to ensure correct levels of authority are utilised to deal with responsibilities within the organisation.

2.3 Identify areas of work where delegations apply and confirm delegation levels within the organisation.

2.4 Obtain approvals in the workplace in accordance with organisational delegations.

3. Apply knowledge of protocols

3.1 Identify, access and apply up-to-date information relating to government protocols.

3.2 Observe protocols in dealings with other organisations and with persons from within and outside the organisation.

3.3 Adhere to written protocols, formats and standards in writing government documents.


Qualifications and Skillsets

PSPGEN043 appears in the following qualifications:

  • PSP40116 - Certificate IV in Government (HRM/GSD/LND/Injury claims administration/Injury rehabilitation management/BDR/REV)
  • PSP40316 - Certificate IV in Government Security (Personnel vetting/Fraud control)
  • PSP40416 - Certificate IV in Government Investigations (Regulatory compliance)
  • PSP40216 - Certificate IV in Court Operations (Compliance/Services)
  • PSP40616 - Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting

And the skillsets: