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Uphold the values and principles of public service

Uphold the values and principles of public service

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPETH001
State Code
AWW18
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills required to demonstrate ethical conduct required of those in public service. It includes applying ethical standards and dealing with ethical problems.This unit applies to those working in public sector roles but may be applied to anyone working in a similar organisational context.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit will generally work independently and as part of a team. They would perform routine tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply ethical standards
  • 1.1 Review interpretation of ethical values and principles with senior staff to ensure accuracy.1.2 Apply ethical standards when preparing verbal and written advice and reports. 1.3 Use public resources ethically, ensuring conflicts of interest are declared, addressed and documented.1.4 Apply ethical standards in all relationships with the public, suppliers and business contacts.
  • 1.1 Review interpretation of ethical values and principles with senior staff to ensure accuracy.1.2 Apply ethical standards when preparing verbal and written advice and reports. 1.3 Use public resources ethically, ensuring conflicts of interest are declared, addressed and documented.1.4 Apply ethical standards in all relationships with the public, suppliers and business contacts.
2. Deal with ethical problems
  • 2.1 Resolve ethical problems or refer as required.2.2 Document all decision-making processes used and record outcomes.2.3 Implement preventative strategies.2.4 Report unethical conduct.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7985 PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODW44 PSPETH006 Uphold the values and principles of public service Unit of competency