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Facilitate improvement in workplace legislative performance

Facilitate improvement in workplace legislative performance

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPWPI502B
State Code
C8337
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
01/11/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/07/2014
Field of Education
090903 - Constitutional Law
Original Release Date
07/07/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the competency to facilitate the introduction, management and evaluation of change in the work environment to improve workplace occupational health and safety and/or workers compensation and/or injury management and/or workplace relations. It includes facilitating the development and implementation of workplace improvement strategies, and reviewing the effectiveness of workplace improvements.In practice, facilitating improvement in workplace legislative performance may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as acting ethically, complying with legislation, developing client service, providing leadership, undertaking research, conducting evaluations.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Facilitate the development of workplace improvement strategies
  • 1.1 Stakeholders are identified and consulted when facilitating workplace improvements.
  • 1.2 Future trends and stakeholder needs are identified consistent with the organisation's priorities.
  • 1.3 Processes for improving workplace legislative compliance are facilitated in collaboration with stakeholders.
2. Facilitate implementation of workplace improvements
  • 2.1 Advice is provided to stakeholders on the requirements for effective workplace improvements in line with organisational policy and procedures.
  • 2.2 Guidance and support are provided to assist implementation of workplace improvements in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
3. Review effectiveness of workplace improvements
  • 3.1 The mechanisms for monitoring workplace improvements are evaluated with stakeholders.
  • 3.2 The outcomes of monitoring and evaluation are communicated to internal and/or external stakeholders.
  • 3.3 Impact of workplace improvement strategies on stakeholders is monitored and evaluated and results are reflected in future improvement activities.
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.
Stakeholders may include:
external:
employers
employees
government
contractors
manufacturers
installers, suppliers and designers, importers
erectors
owner/occupiers, employer associations
employee associations
person in control of site
community
insurers
internal:
managers
specialist staff
supervisors
other inspectors/officers
support staff
Future trends may be influenced by:
implementation of new work practices
government initiatives
budgetary reform
organisational restructure
technology transfer to the workplace
emerging issues
research and development changes
legislative changes, staffing changes
review of workplace performance relating to occupational health and safety and/or workers compensation and/or injury management and/or workplace relations
changes in the workplace
Stakeholder needs may include:
management of specific workplace risks
meeting business goals and objectives
compliance with legislative requirements
Processes for improvement may include:
education and information
enforcement
advice
encouragement and support
practicable solutions
Workplace legislative compliance may include:
occupational health and safety and/or workers compensation and/or injury management and/or workplace relations performance
Mechanisms for monitoring workplace improvements may include:
performance indicators
productivity effectiveness measures
follow-up visits
level of compliance with notices
government statistics
perception standards
industry feedback
progress reports
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.
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service
PSPGOV502B Develop client services
PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis
PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations
PSPGOV508A Manage conflict
PSPGOV509A Conduct evaluations
PSPGOV511A Provide leadership
PSPGOV512A Use complex workplace communication strategies
PSPGOV514A Facilitate change
PSPGOV516A Develop and use emotional intelligence
PSPGOV517A Coordinate risk management
PSPGOV518A Benchmark performance
PSPWPI501B Evaluate workplace legislative compliance
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
facilitation of improvement in workplace legislative performance in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to workplace legislative performance
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when facilitating improvement in workplace legislative performance
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 when facilitating improvement in workplace legislative performance, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
facilitation of improvement in workplace legislative performance in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
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
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 contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AYK26 PSPWPI502A Facilitate improvement in workplace legislative performance Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWS74 PSPWPI002 Facilitate improvement in workplace legislative performance Unit of competency