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Supervise and carry out complex inspections and monitoring

Supervise and carry out complex inspections and monitoring

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPREG503A
State Code
C8292
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
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
07/07/2014
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to supervise and undertake complex inspections and monitoring under enabling Acts and regulations. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and coordinate inspection and monitoring programs
  • 1.1 Outputs and performance indicators for defined area of responsibility are identified and inspection and monitoring activities and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with organisational requirements.
  • 1.2 Procedures, timeframes, resources and equipment requirements for defined area of responsibility are determined in accordance with organisational and task requirements.
  • 1.3 Required resources/equipment are made available and the access/preparation of these is supervised in accordance with organisational and task requirements.
  • 1.4 Legislation and regulations are interpreted and input is provided into technical protocols and operational procedures as required.
  • 1.5 Risk management practices, occupational health and safety and environmental requirements are interpreted and explained to staff as required.
2. Supervise and carry out complex inspections and monitoring
  • 2.1 Leadership is provided to deliver agreed outputs in accordance with the organisation's business requirements.
  • 2.2 Inspections and monitoring activities are planned and supervised, and program performance, resources and expenditure are monitored in accordance with organisational requirements .
  • 2.3 Compliance programs are planned, implemented and coordinated as required in accordance with set procedures and timelines.
  • 2.4 Assessments and performance management of inspection/monitoring staff are conducted in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.5 Complex inspections and monitoring are carried out under general direction and contingencies are dealt with in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.6 Legislative requirements, risk management practices, occupational health and safety and environmental requirements are applied in accordance with organisational requirements.
3. Act onnon-compliancerelating to complex inspections and monitoring
  • 3.1 Advice is provided on serious or complex matters referred by others, or situations resolved in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
  • 3.2 Information/education is provided to achieve client compliance in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements relating to the seriousness of the possible breach.
  • 3.3 Further action is taken as a result of the failure to achieve compliance, in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements relating to the seriousness of the possible breach.
  • 3.4 Contraventions of relevant legislation are reported and recommendations for prosecutions are made in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
  • 3.5 When required, court attendance and conduct requirements are fulfilled in compliance with organisational guidelines.
4 Provide reports, information and training
  • 4.1 Records are maintained and correspondence, submissions and reports are prepared in accordance with organisational requirements.
  • 4.2 Legislation and regulations are interpreted and information and advice are provided on policies, procedures, guidelines, technical and operational matters.
  • 4.3 On-the-job inspection/monitoring training is supervised and provided in accordance with organisational requirements.
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.
Activities may include:
inspections/examinations
monitoring
surveillance
focused and benchmark audit activities
remote monitoring
other compliance assurance activities
Procedures may include:
observation
handling procedures
sampling procedures
rejection procedures
storage procedures
disinfection procedures
treatment procedures
organisational guidelines and code of conduct
incident reporting procedures
safety procedures
emergency procedures
evacuation procedures
Resources and equipment may include:
inspection equipment
maps, plans
satellite imagery
aerial photographs
survey plans
spatial data and information
cameras
personal protective equipment - respirators, gloves, overalls, boots, hearing protection, goggles, masks etc
test kit equipment
recording equipment
measuring equipment
storage equipment/facilities
entry authority/warrant
Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment
compass
communication equipment
computers
vehicles - 2 or 4 wheel drive
Legislation may include:
Commonwealth legislation and regulations, for example:
Commonwealth Quarantine Act 1908, proclamations and regulations
Crimes Act 1914 and Criminal Code Act 1995
Customs Act 1901 and regulations
Wildlife Protection Act 1982
Export Control Act 1982
Imported Foods Act 1996
Occupational Health and Safety Act 1988
State/Territory and Local Government legislation and regulations, such as those relating to:
agriculture
horticulture
conservation and land management
fisheries
environmental protection
building
water
emergencies
international legislation/codes of behaviour
Inspections and monitoring activities may relate to:
aircraft
airfreight
animal products
animals
cargo
cereals
collection of biological specimens
disposal of organic waste
fresh produce
goods
land condition, such as:
topography
salinity
erosion
weed infestation
vermin infestation
fire hazard
over grazing
land improvements, such as:
fences
buildings
sporting or playground equipment
irrigation infrastructure
sewerage infrastructure
waterfront occupations
community structures
land usage
leases and other tenures, to ensure compliance with conditions
licence/permit compliance (e.g. vegetation clearing)
live fish
livestock
mail
mineral samples
passenger baggage
people
pests
plant products
plants
premises
properties
reserves and their use/s
survey activities to maintain readiness for district emergency plans
vector monitoring
vessels
Compliance programs may include:
audit
monitoring
treatment
containment
control
eradication
destruction
Non-compliance may include:
both routine and non-routine matters of a more complex or detailed nature, with discretion to determine appropriate action
referrals from other staff of matters that are more difficult, or of potential interest to external parties such as the media, public, political parties etc
Action may include:
advice
warning
formal notification of intent
infringement notices
improvement notices
supervisory orders
prohibition notices
on-the-spot fines
court prosecution
Records may include:
notes
case files
statistics
forms
notices (seizure notice, infringement notice, etc)
invoices
receipts
journey documentation
commercial documentation such as bills of lading, airway bills
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms consistency of performance in supervising and carrying out complex inspections and monitoring. This will include evidence of:
supervising and carrying out at least three actual or simulated complex inspections and monitoring activities, on three separate occasions or for three different situations/contexts.
adhering to legal, ethical and organisational requirements relating to inspection and monitoring.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to a real or simulated workplace environment that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered while , including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine. Access is required to resources such as:
applicable legislation, policies and procedures
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of requirements for situations likely to be encountered
vehicles, equipment and materials generally present in an operational environment
personal protective equipment.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit of competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
demonstration
observation
written or oral questions
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
Guidance information for assessment
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
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWT76 PSPREG022 Supervise and carry out complex inspections and monitoring Unit of competency