Unit of competency Outline
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Promote the values and ethos of public service
Promote the values and ethos of public service
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPETH008
PSPETH008
State Code
ODW89
ODW89
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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 promote ethical standards to assist staff avoid conflicts of interest and to model and foster integrity.This unit applies to those working, either independently or as part of a team where they may have some supervisory responsibilities, in public sector roles or in similar organisational contexts. They perform complex tasks in 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. Promote ethical standards.
- 1.1. Confirm understanding of ethical standards with senior staff.
- 1.2. Explain ethical obligations of public service and consequences of unethical conduct.
- 1.3. Assess conduct of self and others against ethical standards, legislation and guidelines, and provide feedback.
- 1.4. Use the resolution and referral of ethical problems identified in dealings with staff and public as learning opportunities.
2. Assist staff to avoid conflicts of interest.
- 2.1. Explain conflict of interest requirements to staff, using personal work practices, to provide a consistent example of desired ethical conduct.
- 2.2. Discuss with staff matters involving competing interests or conflicting views and resolve or refer according to the nature of the matter.
3. Model and foster integrity or conduct.
- 3.1. Give ethical, lawful and reasonable directions to staff, using personal work practices to provide a consistent example of desired ethical conduct.
- 3.2. Develop ethical team values through collaboration and leadership.
- 3.3. Protect staff from reprisals for refusing directions to act unethically in accordance with organisational procedures.
- 3.4. Model and explain principles of procedural fairness.
- 3.5. Explain, promote and use decision-making which upholds ethical standards.
- 3.6. Assess the risk of unethical conduct and recommend changes to policies or practices to improve outcomes.
- 3.7. Encourage reporting of suspected unethical conduct.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWW16 | PSPETH003 | Promote the values and ethos of public service | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHO8 | PSP50122 | Diploma of Government | Qualification |
| AE803 | PSPSS00056 | Public Sector Manager | Skill set |
| BHO7 | PSP50522 | Diploma of Trade Measurement | Qualification |