Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:37 PM AWST
22/07/2026 11:37 PM AWST
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Inspect for legislative compliance
Inspect for legislative compliance
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR510B
PUAFIR510B
State Code
WG153
WG153
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2013
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/03/2013
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit covers the competency required to inspect areas to assist owners/occupiers to detect non-compliance, breaches and/or risks to the public or the environment, including responding to complaints from the public, acting to minimise risks to the public and/or the environment, and recording and reporting non-compliance or initiating infringement notices. Legislative, regulatory and certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine requirement for inspection
- 1.1 Need for inspection is identified.
- 1.2 Scope of inspection is determined based on legislative provisions and organisational requirements relating to the inspection.
- 1.3 Power of entry is determined in accordance with legislative requirements.
2. Conduct inspection
- 2.1 Designated area to be inspected is identified and defined.
- 2.2 Inspection is conducted in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
- 2.3 Non-compliance and possible breaches are detected and recorded in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.
3. Determine appropriate action to achieve compliance
- 3.1 Consultation is undertaken with the owner/occupier/ manager/person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU)/officer or alleged offending party to facilitate resolution in accordance with organisational procedures, if applicable.
- 3.2 Options foraction are identified that will enable compliance to be achieved.
- 3.3 Practical action plan to achieve compliance is developed as a result of consultation.
- 3.4 Action is undertaken to achieve compliance.
4. Prepare report
- 4.1 Report is compiled and submitted to satisfy the intent of the inspection in accordance with organisational requirements.
- 4.2 Details of the offence/breach are recorded and a clear report recommending action is submitted to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
- 4.3 Infringement notices are initiated or processed, or the offence is reported according to organisational procedures.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
legislation relevant to compliance
legislation relevant to the organisation
operational, corporate and strategic plans
operational performance standards
organisational procedures, policies and guidelines
Non-compliance and possible breaches may include:
chemical spills, pollution
maintenance of fire safety systems
non-compliance to building controls, reasonable requests in an emergency situation or disregarding fire bans or hazard
warnings
Options for action may include:
isolating site
contacting supervisor
contacting other emergency services
contacting relevant authorities
processing infringement notices in accordance with organisational requirements
recommendations
Reports may include:
diary
standard form
written report
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
legislation relevant to compliance
legislation relevant to the organisation
operational, corporate and strategic plans
operational performance standards
organisational procedures, policies and guidelines
Non-compliance and possible breaches may include:
chemical spills, pollution
maintenance of fire safety systems
non-compliance to building controls, reasonable requests in an emergency situation or disregarding fire bans or hazard
warnings
Options for action may include:
isolating site
contacting supervisor
contacting other emergency services
contacting relevant authorities
processing infringement notices in accordance with organisational requirements
recommendations
Reports may include:
diary
standard form
written report
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
accurately identify and assess situation found
comprehensively inspect within policy guidelines
adhere to legislative and organisational requirements
accurately and comprehensively record and report.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed on-the-job or in a simulated work environment.
Specific resources for assessment
There are no specific resource requirements for this unit.
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
accurately identify and assess situation found
comprehensively inspect within policy guidelines
adhere to legislative and organisational requirements
accurately and comprehensively record and report.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed on-the-job or in a simulated work environment.
Specific resources for assessment
There are no specific resource requirements for this unit.
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAY50 | PUAFIR510 | Inspect for legislative compliance | Unit of competency |
