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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
PSPETH006
State Code
ODW44
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
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to demonstrate ethical conduct required of those in public service. This unit applies to those working, either independently or as part of a team, in public sector roles or in similar organisational contexts. They perform routine 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. Apply ethical standards.
  • 1.1. Confirm interpretation of ethical values and principles with senior staff.
  • 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, or referred, and documented.
  • 1.4. Apply ethical standards in all work relationships.
2. Deal with ethical problems.
  • 2.1. Resolve or refer ethical problems in accordance with organisational protocols.
  • 2.2. Document all decision-making processes used and record outcomes.
  • 2.3. Implement preventative strategies.
  • 2.4. Identify and report unethical conduct in accordance with organisational protocols.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWW18 PSPETH001 Uphold the values and principles of public service Unit of competency