Interpret and comply with regulatory requirements

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 NWPGEN016, 'Interpret and comply with regulatory requirements'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Interpret and comply with regulatory requirements' 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.

1

Research relevant water industry regulatory requirements

1.1

Evaluate business operations to determine scope of regulatory requirements

1.2

Identify and review relevant legislation and regulations

1.3

Interpret water industry legislation and regulations according to workplace procedures

1.4

Follow requirements according to workplace procedures

1.5

Identify changes, amendments and emerging issues in legislation relevant to the organisation

1.6

Identify risks, penalties and consequences of non-compliance

1.7

Identify sources of information for compliance with regulatory requirements and licensing for business operations

1.8

Identify relevant regulatory authorities when planning business operations

1.9

Determine current and future legal requirements in the workplace

2

Implement and communicate policies and procedures for regulatory compliance

2.1

Develop plans and documentation to support compliance with regulatory requirements

2.2

Nominate roles and responsibilities of personnel for regulatory compliance in policies and procedures

2.3

Review and communicate changed regulations and policy updates to relevant personnel to ensure compliance

2.4

Review and distribute policies and procedures for compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements according to workplace procedures

2.5

Respond in situ to ensure compliance and safety using prior knowledge and resources

2.6

Validate contractor competence and compliance according to workplace procedures and job requirements

2.7

Maintain business and occupational licences according to regulatory requirements

2.8

Seek advice from legal advisors and other sources according to workplace procedures

2.9

Continuously evaluate business operations for non-compliance and implement modifications according to workplace procedures

3

Maintain organisational records

3.1

Maintain record management systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

3.2

Establish stakeholder records and relevant documentation according to workplace procedures, privacy principles and contractual obligations

3.3

Implement internal auditing of record management requirements according to regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

3.4

Maintain personnel and contractor records according to workplace procedures

3.5

Monitor current regulations and relevant documentation to ensure operational compliance