Unit of competency Outline

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Comply with legislation in the public sector

Comply with legislation in the public sector

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPLEG001
State Code
AWU73
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
090999 - Law, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills required to identify and comply with legislative requirements and report non-compliance.This unit applies to those working in generalist or specialist work activities where it is essential to identify, understand and comply with the legislative environment within which they work.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 would work under supervision while performing routine tasks in range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify legislative requirements
  • 1.1 Access legislation and guidelines relating to the workplace.
  • 1.2 Identify key requirements of relevant legislation and confirm with senior staff.
  • 1.3 Confirm understanding of requirements of legislation and ensure consistency of interpretation and application.
  • 1.4 Clarify the way various pieces of legislation are integrated to provide a legislative framework.
  • 1.5 Seek advice when conflicting legislative directives are found.
2. Comply with legislative requirements
  • 2.1 Carry out work practices.
  • 2.2 Review own conduct and use feedback from others to confirm continuing compliance.
3. Report incidents of noncompliance
  • 3.1 Raise possible breaches of legislation with an authorised person or body.
  • 3.2 Identify and address inadequacies in workplace procedures that contribute to noncompliance.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8060 PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODX14 PSPLEG005 Comply with legislation in the public sector Unit of competency