Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 5:34 AM AWST
23/07/2026 5:34 AM AWST
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Investigate possible breaches of workplace legislation
Investigate possible breaches of workplace legislation
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPWPI003
PSPWPI003
State Code
AWS75
AWS75
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
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
60
Description
This unit describes the skills required to conduct investigations into a range of workplace contexts specifically relating to work health and safety (WHS), workers compensation, injury management and/or workplace relations legislation. It includes conducting an initial assessment of the situation, examining the available evidence, identifying potential witnesses, recording initial statements, assessing investigation material and information gathered, conducting formal interviews, and completing an investigation report.This unit applies to those working as investigators conducting workplace investigations into possible breaches of a range of workplace legislation, which may arise as a result of complaints, incidents or targeted campaigns.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 complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Conduct initial assessment of situation
- 1.1 Identify type of investigation or situation.
- 1.2 Assess situations with regard to personal safety and the safety of others, and put safeguards in place.
- 1.3 Contact persons involved.
- 1.4 Establish and maintain integrity of situation.
2. Initiate and conduct investigations
- 2.1 Issue instructions to persons involved.
- 2.2 Identify and access resources required before conducting the investigation.
3. Examine the situation
- 3.1 Record details of the situation and all those involved in possible breach.
- 3.2 Locate, collect, package, record, label and store potential evidence to ensure preservation of integrity of evidence and for further examination in line with the rules of evidence.
- 3.3 Document the reasons and justification if no breach has occurred or no action is to be taken.
- 3.4 Recommend appropriate action if breach is confirmed, within the officer’s discretion.
- 3.5 Maintain record of evidence.
4. Identify potential witnesses and record initial statements
- 4.1 Identify potential witnesses and record their details.
- 4.2 Take statements.
5. Assess investigation material and gathered information
- 5.1 Review information and evidence gathered against legislation and other relevant material.
- 5.2 Evaluate information and evidence relevance and strength of proof.
- 5.3 Identify, prioritise and schedule further proofs for action.
- 5.4 Obtain further evidence when required.
6. Conduct formal interviews
- 6.1 Conduct interview.
- 6.2 Review and clarify information to ensure its relevance and sufficiency prior to concluding the interview.
- 6.3 Complete a record of the interview.
7. Complete investigation report
- 7.1 Compile report.
- 7.2 Forward report to appropriate personnel for review and action.
- 7.3 Gather and compile additional information and evidence identified in report.
- 7.4 Forward final report through appropriate channels for processing.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D3719 | PSPWPI503C | Investigate possible breaches of workplace legislation | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODW18 | PSPWPI010 | Investigate possible breaches of workplace legislation | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZZ0 | PSP50116 | Diploma of Government | Qualification |