Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PSPWPI502B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Facilitate improvement in workplace legislative performance

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPWPI502B - Facilitate improvement in workplace legislative performance
Description This unit covers the competency to facilitate the introduction, management and evaluation of change in the work environment to improve workplace occupational health and safety and/or workers compensation and/or injury management and/or workplace relations. It includes facilitating the development and implementation of workplace improvement strategies, and reviewing the effectiveness of workplace improvements.In practice, facilitating improvement in workplace legislative performance may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as acting ethically, complying with legislation, developing client service, providing leadership, undertaking research, conducting evaluations.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Not applicable.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field Workplace Inspection.
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Facilitate the development of workplace improvement strategies
  • Stakeholders are identified and consulted when facilitating workplace improvements.
  • Future trends and stakeholder needs are identified consistent with the organisation's priorities.
  • Processes for improving workplace legislative compliance are facilitated in collaboration with stakeholders.
       
Element: Facilitate implementation of workplace improvements
  • Advice is provided to stakeholders on the requirements for effective workplace improvements in line with organisational policy and procedures.
  • Guidance and support are provided to assist implementation of workplace improvements in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
       
Element: Review effectiveness of workplace improvements
  • The mechanisms for monitoring workplace improvements are evaluated with stakeholders.
  • The outcomes of monitoring and evaluation are communicated to internal and/or external stakeholders.
  • Impact of workplace improvement strategies on stakeholders is monitored and evaluated and results are reflected in future improvement activities.
       


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

PSPGOV502B Develop client services

PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis

PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations

PSPGOV508A Manage conflict

PSPGOV509A Conduct evaluations

PSPGOV511A Provide leadership

PSPGOV512A Use complex workplace communication strategies

PSPGOV514A Facilitate change

PSPGOV516A Develop and use emotional intelligence

PSPGOV517A Coordinate risk management

PSPGOV518A Benchmark performance

PSPWPI501B Evaluate workplace legislative compliance

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)

facilitation of improvement in workplace legislative performance 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 performance

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when facilitating improvement in workplace legislative performance

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 facilitating improvement in workplace legislative performance, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

facilitation of improvement in workplace legislative performance 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 task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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:

applying risk management principles

undertaking research and analysis

communicating and influencing in order to facilitate change in the workplace

coaching

problem solving

responding to diversity, including gender and disability

reading and explaining complex and formal documents, such as legislation and their application to clients' situations

providing advice and participating in discussions involving complex exchanges of oral information

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

occupational health and safety and/or workers compensation and/or injury management and/or workplace relations legislation, policies and requirements

risk management principles

change management processes

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.

Stakeholders may include:

external:

employers

employees

government

contractors

manufacturers

installers, suppliers and designers, importers

erectors

owner/occupiers, employer associations

employee associations

person in control of site

community

insurers

internal:

managers

specialist staff

supervisors

other inspectors/officers

support staff

Future trends may be influenced by:

implementation of new work practices

government initiatives

budgetary reform

organisational restructure

technology transfer to the workplace

emerging issues

research and development changes

legislative changes, staffing changes

review of workplace performance relating to occupational health and safety and/or workers compensation and/or injury management and/or workplace relations

changes in the workplace

Stakeholder needs may include:

management of specific workplace risks

meeting business goals and objectives

compliance with legislative requirements

Processes for improvement may include:

education and information

enforcement

advice

encouragement and support

practicable solutions

Workplace legislative compliance may include:

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

Mechanisms for monitoring workplace improvements may include:

performance indicators

productivity effectiveness measures

follow-up visits

level of compliance with notices

government statistics

perception standards

industry feedback

progress reports

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Stakeholders are identified and consulted when facilitating workplace improvements. 
Future trends and stakeholder needs are identified consistent with the organisation's priorities. 
Processes for improving workplace legislative compliance are facilitated in collaboration with stakeholders. 
Advice is provided to stakeholders on the requirements for effective workplace improvements in line with organisational policy and procedures. 
Guidance and support are provided to assist implementation of workplace improvements in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 
The mechanisms for monitoring workplace improvements are evaluated with stakeholders. 
The outcomes of monitoring and evaluation are communicated to internal and/or external stakeholders. 
Impact of workplace improvement strategies on stakeholders is monitored and evaluated and results are reflected in future improvement activities. 

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