Unit of competency Outline

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Assess compliance

Assess compliance

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPREG005
State Code
AWT91
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
090901 - Business And Commercial Law
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills required to assess risk, monitor situations, environments and behaviours, and analyse information to assess compliance with legislation and/or standards. It includes monitoring areas under own jurisdiction, receiving or identifying allegations of non-compliance, and conducting research to determine levels of compliance.This unit applies to those working in regulatory roles involving compliance assessment.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently, performing routine tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor areas under jurisdiction
  • 1.1 Conduct risk assessment analysis to identify and prioritise areas for monitoring and to identify methodology
  • 1.2 Conduct inspections and/or compliance audits.
  • 1.3 Utilise specialist equipment when required.
  • 1.4 Protect the safety of self and others.
  • 1.5 Facilitate cooperation with other organisations and jurisdictions.
2. Receive or identify allegation of non-compliance
  • 2.1 Record referrals relating to non-compliance.
  • 2.2 Respond to possible and potential breaches promptly.
  • 2.3 Assess preliminary information to establish the offence and validate to confirm the need for action.
  • 2.4 Handle complainants including referral to more senior personnel as required.
3. Determine levels of compliance
  • 3.1 Seek assistance promptly as necessary to obtain advice on methodology to adopt and prevent gaps occurring in evidence collection.
  • 3.2 Select evidence collection methodology according to the purpose, situation and operational guidelines.
  • 3.3 Collect, analyse and secure information and/or samples.
  • 3.4 Ensure information and/or samples are relevant and sufficient for the purpose identified.
  • 3.5 Assess against the requirements of the legislation and identify and document the level of compliance.
  • 3.6 Determine further action consistent with the level of compliance and is record or report.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8271 PSPREG403B Assess compliance Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODX43 PSPREG034 Assess compliance Unit of competency