Unit of competency Outline
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Review and evaluate investigations
Review and evaluate investigations
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPREG508
PSPREG508
State Code
WE683
WE683
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/10/2013
Field of Education
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
24/10/2013
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the competency to plan, document and allocate resources to manage and review investigations effectively, in accordance with commonwealth and/or jurisdictional law policy and procedures.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor investigation progress
- 1.1 The progress of the investigation is regularly monitored to ensure tasks are completed and objectives met.
- 1.2 Deficiencies and areas requiring further action are identified and addressed.
- 1.3 Feedback on the progress of the investigation is regularly communicated to relevant personnel, management, clients and stakeholders.
2. Assess, record and report on investigation status
- 2.1 The investigation is regularly assessed against competing investigations/demands to determine priorities and monitor resource and budgetary expenditure.
- 2.2 The investigation is strategically assessed at regular intervals to ensure that objectives are achievable within resource and legal constraints.
- 2.3 Critical decisions regarding the investigation are recorded and reported to relevant personnel.
3. Evaluate and document recommendations
- 3.1 Organisational responsibilities for resource/budgetary allocations are monitored and reviewed to facilitate achievement of objectives.
- 3.2 Communication and coordination between relevant parties is evaluated and modified where required.
- 3.3 Tasks are reviewed and modified as required.
- 3.4 Recommendations arising from review are documented and forwarded to relevant managers, clients and stakeholders.
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.
Deficiencies in the investigation may occur because of:
budgetary/resource constraints
legal obligations
organisational policy requirements
Deficiencies and the remedial actions undertaken by the manager should be documented in the plan as the investigation progresses
Clients may include:
the persons or organisations requesting investigations proceed on their behalf and be:
internal
external
individuals
groups
from various levels of management or an investigative group
Stakeholders are:
other people or organisations (not being the client) who may legitimately have an interest in the progress and results of the investigation
stakeholders may be internal or external
Strategic assessment involves:
identification of emerging issues
time frames
budgetary/resource/legal constraints
new methodologies for analysis of impact on investigation
Critical decisions may be influenced by:
financial and physical constraints
available resources
legal limitations
re-focus of organisational priorities
Decisions to terminate, re-prioritise, or change the focus of the investigation may be required as a result of the strategic assessment and should be documented in the investigation plan
Relevant personnel may include:
those persons who can contribute to the investigation such as support services and technical services
Deficiencies in the investigation may occur because of:
budgetary/resource constraints
legal obligations
organisational policy requirements
Deficiencies and the remedial actions undertaken by the manager should be documented in the plan as the investigation progresses
Clients may include:
the persons or organisations requesting investigations proceed on their behalf and be:
internal
external
individuals
groups
from various levels of management or an investigative group
Stakeholders are:
other people or organisations (not being the client) who may legitimately have an interest in the progress and results of the investigation
stakeholders may be internal or external
Strategic assessment involves:
identification of emerging issues
time frames
budgetary/resource/legal constraints
new methodologies for analysis of impact on investigation
Critical decisions may be influenced by:
financial and physical constraints
available resources
legal limitations
re-focus of organisational priorities
Decisions to terminate, re-prioritise, or change the focus of the investigation may be required as a result of the strategic assessment and should be documented in the investigation plan
Relevant personnel may include:
those persons who can contribute to the investigation such as support services and technical services
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.
Overview of evidence requirements
It is essential for this unit that competence is demonstrated in applying the process of continuous reviews and assessment of investigations to achieve planned and reviewed priorities
Resources required to carry out assessment
No special resources required.
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, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
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
observation
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 actual or simulated workplace environments, in order to ensure that the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments.
Overview of evidence requirements
It is essential for this unit that competence is demonstrated in applying the process of continuous reviews and assessment of investigations to achieve planned and reviewed priorities
Resources required to carry out assessment
No special resources required.
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, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
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
observation
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 actual or simulated workplace environments, in order to ensure that the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWT71 | PSPREG026 | Review and evaluate investigations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J314 | PSP51712 | Diploma of Government (Investigation) | Qualification |