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Investigate complex issues

Investigate complex issues

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPWPI012
State Code
ODW16
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2022
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research, plan and conduct investigations of work health and safety issues, which may be complex and have the potential to attract a high level of community interest. This unit applies to those working independently as workplace inspectors conducting investigations into possible breaches of a range of workplace health and safety legislation, which has the potential to attract a high level of community interest. Those undertaking this unit work independently, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research scope of investigation.
  • 1.2. Conduct research on industry or issue to determine initial degree of complexity of the investigation.
  • 1.3. Identify inter-organisation relationships to determine jurisdiction.
  • 1.4. Determine scope of investigation in accordance with research data and ensure that investigation planning and implementation are congruent with this scope.
2. Determine investigation issues.
  • 2.1. Identify major investigation issues and stakeholders.
  • 2.2. Identify barriers to investigation and implement solutions.
  • 2.3. Determine potential for external interest or involvement and deal with it.
3. Plan and conduct investigation.
  • 3.1. Determine steps required to conduct investigation.
  • 3.2. Identify and obtain resources required.
  • 3.3. Establish investigation timeframe and conduct investigation.
4. Analyse information gathered during investigation.
  • 4.1. Analyse information to identify relevant issues, inter-relationships, trends and potential impact on stakeholders and on similar industries.
  • 4.2. Determine and document findings of the analysis.
5. Compile report.
  • 5.1. Report results on analysis of information.
  • 5.2. Use findings from analysis to provide advice or develop policies or solutions which meet client needs or organisation requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWS66 PSPWPI005 Investigate complex issues Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHP0 PSP60122 Advanced Diploma of Government Qualification