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PSPWPI501B
Evaluate workplace legislative compliance

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Not applicable.

This unit covers the competency to determine compliance, breaches and risks to workers or the work environment. This includes acting to minimise risks to workers, the public and/or the work environment and to record non-compliance. It includes identifying issues relevant to the organisation's jurisdiction, assessing workplaces for non-compliance, advising on control measures and implementing compliance activities.

In practice, evaluating workplace legislative compliance may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as acting ethically, complying with legislation, developing client service, providing leadership, conducting evaluations.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPGOV505A Promote diversity

PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations

PSPGOV508A Manage conflict

PSPGOV509A Conduct evaluations

PSPGOV511A Provide leadership

PSPGOV512A Use complex workplace communication strategies

PSPGOV514A Facilitate change

PSPGOV515A Develop and use political nous

PSPGOV516A Develop and use emotional intelligence

PSPGOV517A Coordinate risk management

PSPGOV518A Benchmark performance

PSPOHS501A Monitor and maintain workplace safety

PSPWPI502B Facilitate improvement in workplace legislative performance

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 workplace legislative 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 evaluating workplace legislative 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 workplace legislative compliance, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

evaluation of workplace legislative 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

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

engaging in communication to provide advice on legislation relevant to compliance, using complex exchanges of oral information

interpreting, analysing and explaining complex and formal documents such as legislation and its application to clients' situations

using mediation/negotiation

undertaking conflict/dispute resolution

using analysis to interpret test results

using equipment and technology

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

principal legislation such as occupational health and safety, workers compensation, injury management and workplace relations

performance standard in the legislation

impact of hazards/issues on persons

strengths and weaknesses of possible control measures and the reasons for choosing practicable solution

industry practices where applicable, such as awards and enterprise agreements

organisational policies and procedures related to compliance activities

principles of risk management, including hierarchy of controls

technical features associated with hazards and potential risks as these relate to jurisdictional issues

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.

Defined areas may include:

construction sites

factories

offices

rural industries

mines and quarries

any other area as defined under the organisation's legislation

Issues may include:

plant

manual handling/ergonomics

noise

hazardous substances

dangerous goods

workplace relations

workers compensation

injury management/rehabilitation

work environment such as heat, confined spaces

hazardous processes and work systems

other work environment issues defined by the organisation's legislation

policies and procedures

electrical safety

occupational health

occupational health and safety management systems

Appropriate sources to refer to may include:

consultants

other inspectors/officers

technical experts

manufacturers, suppliers and designers

technical standards

scientific standards

other jurisdictions

other organisations

supervisors/managers

Control measures for occupational health and safety may include:

elimination

substitution

isolation

engineering controls

administrative controls

personal protective equipment

Control measures for workplace relations may include:

assessment

identification

enforcement

Compliance activity may include:

provision of advice/directions/instructions

issue of notices such as improvement, prohibition, infringement/penalty, seizure notices

initiation of prosecution proceedings

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Jurisdictional boundaries and powers are confirmed. 
Identification of defined areas is carried out in accordance with organisational requirements. 
Issues relating to workers, work environment and/or public are identified. 
Issues relating to workers, public and/or work environment are assessed and prioritised against legislative requirements and in line with the organisation's policies and procedures. 
Non-compliance/possible breaches are identified, assessed and recorded in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements. 
Any issues beyond own level of competence are identified and referred to the appropriate sources for follow-up action. 
A range of control measures is identified in accordance with organisational policies and procedures having regard to current standards. 
A practicable solution to achieve compliance in accordance with legislative requirements is determined. 
Compliance activity is implemented in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 
Effectiveness of selected compliance activity is evaluated and reported/documented in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 

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