Evaluate and report on workplace legislative compliance

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:27 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
PSPWPI008

State Code
ODW20

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

080317 - Quality Management

Original Release Date

08/07/2022

Nominal Hours

235

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify work health and safety (WHS) issues, assess workplaces for compliance, advise on control measures and report on compliance activities. This includes acting to minimise risks to workers, the public and the work environment, and recording outcomes of compliance activities. This unit applies to individuals working independently to inspect and evaluate workplaces for compliance with their jurisdictional requirements. 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. Determine jurisdictional parameters.

1.1 Identify and confirm jurisdictional boundaries according to legislation.
1.2 Identify and confirm regulator powers according to legislation.
1.3 Identify and confirm own powers according to legislation and jurisdictional policies and procedures.

2. Evaluate allegation of non-compliance.

2.1. Assess preliminary information provided.
2.2. Conduct background checks and research into alleged issues raised.
2.3. Identify potential risks and strategies to minimise those risks associated with the exercise of regulatory powers.
2.4. Determine procedures, timeframes, resources and equipment requirements for self and others.
2.5. Identify and confirm compliance requirements of the legislation, standards, codes of practice and relevant policy and procedures for situations raised in allegations of non-compliance.
2.6. Identify and refer issues outside jurisdiction in accordance with policies and procedures.
2.7. Maintain records in accordance with jurisdictional requirements and policies and procedures, including security and confidentiality requirements.

3. Assess and determine compliance.

3.1. Identify self and explain reasons for visit to relevant persons at the workplace.
3.2. Determine and prioritise compliance issues relating to duty holders, workers and others in the work environment.
3.3. Identify and make evidence-based decisions to determine compliance or non-compliance with the elements of relevant legislation.
3.4. Select safe evidence collection methods in accordance with jurisdictional policies and procedures.
3.5. Determine a reasonably practicable solution to achieve compliance.
3.6. Negotiate compliance timeframes where appropriate.

4. Implement and record compliance activity.

4.1. Compile appropriate compliance notices in accordance with jurisdictional and legislative requirements.
4.2. Issue and explain rights and obligations of notices to relevant persons.
4.3. Compile reports that address all issues raised in accordance with jurisdictional policies and procedures.

5. Evaluate effectiveness of selected compliance activity.

5.1. Conduct follow up of implemented compliance activity in accordance with jurisdictional policies and procedures.
5.2. Identify and make evidence-based decisions to confirm compliance or non-compliance against the selected compliance activity.
5.3. Record outcome of compliance activity in accordance with jurisdictional policies and procedures.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AWS67	PSPWPI001	Evaluate workplace legislative compliance	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BHO8	PSP50122	Diploma of Government	Qualification