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Undertake routine inspections and monitoring
Undertake routine inspections and monitoring
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPREG301A
PSPREG301A
State Code
C8268
C8268
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/07/2014
Field of Education
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
04/07/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the requirements to conduct generally routine inspections and monitoring in accordance with relevant Acts and regulations. Typically work will be under routine guidance with responsibility for assigned duties. It includes organising inspections and monitoring activities, undertaking routine inspections and monitoring activities, acting on non-compliance and providing reports and information.In practice, undertaking routine inspections and monitoring may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as organising workplace information, acting ethically, complying with public sector legislation, using resources, working with diversity, working safely, etc. This unit is one of five units in the Regulatory Competency field that deal with inspection and monitoring. Related units are:PSPREG201A Carry out inspections and monitoring under guidancePSPREG413A Undertake inspections and monitoringPSPREG503A Supervise and carry out complex inspections and monitoring PSPREG603A Manage and lead inspectionsNo licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Organise inspection and monitoring duties
- 1.1 Activities and responsibilities are identified in accordance with organisational requirements.
- 1.2 Procedures, timeframes, resources and equipment requirements are identified in accordance with organisational and task requirements.
- 1.3 Resources/equipment are obtained and prepared in accordance with organisational and task requirements.
- 1.4 Legislative requirements, risk management practices and occupational health and safety requirements are identified.
- 1.5 Communication strategies and development opportunities are identified and tailored to clients' needs, to make them aware of their obligations under relevant legislation, in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- 1.6 Procedural and information guides are maintained and updated as required.
2. Undertake routine inspections and monitoring
- 2.1 Inspections and monitoring activities are carried out under routine guidance in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements, including occupational health and safety.
- 2.2 Risk management practices are implemented as required in accordance with set procedures and timelines.
- 2.3 Resources/equipment are used and maintained in accordance with organisational and task requirements.
- 2.4 Communication is undertaken with other officers, clients and the public in line with organisational protocols and diversity principles.
3. Act on non-compliance
- 3.1 Information/education is provided to achieve client compliance in accordance with client needs, organisational guidelines, and legislative requirements relating to the seriousness of the possible breach.
- 3.2 Further action as a result of failure to achieve compliance is taken in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements relating to the seriousness of the possible breach.
- 3.3 Compliance requirements of legislation/regulations are identified, and contraventions and recommended action are reported in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- 3.4 Serious or complex situations are referred for advice or resolution in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- 3.5 The elements of each offence to be prosecuted under relevant legislation are identified, and information/evidence is collected and provided in accordance with legislation, procedures and rules of evidence.
- 3.6 When required, court attendance and conduct requirements are fulfilled in compliance with organisational guidelines.
4. Provide reports and information
- 4.1 Records are maintained and reports provided in accordance with organisational requirements.
- 4.2 Inspection documentation is interpreted against relevant legislation and information is provided on policies, procedures and guidelines in accordance with organisational requirements.
- 4.3 On-the-job coaching is provided in inspection and monitoring 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
basic audit activities
other compliance assurance activities
Procedures may include:
observation
handling procedures
sampling procedures
rejection procedures
storage procedures
disinfection/disinsection 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
Routine guidance may include:
supervisors
senior policy officers
senior inspectors
line managers
project managers
program managers
inspection specialists
Risk management practices may include
monitoring
treatment
containment
control
eradication
destruction
biosecurity strategies
Communication may include
advice provided in regard to operational experience to a subordinate officer
Action may include:
advice
warning
formal notification of intent
infringement notices
on-the-spot fines
court prosecution
seizure of goods
Collection of evidence may include:
observation
interviewing
seizure
sampling
specimen collection
recording
photographing
diagrammatic evidence
notes
maintenance of case files
determination of land ownership
Records may include:
notes
case files
statistics
forms (application forms, disease notification forms, etc)
notices (seizure notice, infringement notice, etc)
invoices
receipts
commercial documentation such as bills of lading, airway bills
Activities may include:
inspections/examinations
monitoring
surveillance
basic audit activities
other compliance assurance activities
Procedures may include:
observation
handling procedures
sampling procedures
rejection procedures
storage procedures
disinfection/disinsection 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
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
Routine guidance may include:
supervisors
senior policy officers
senior inspectors
line managers
project managers
program managers
inspection specialists
Risk management practices may include
monitoring
treatment
containment
control
eradication
destruction
biosecurity strategies
Communication may include
advice provided in regard to operational experience to a subordinate officer
Action may include:
advice
warning
formal notification of intent
infringement notices
on-the-spot fines
court prosecution
seizure of goods
Collection of evidence may include:
observation
interviewing
seizure
sampling
specimen collection
recording
photographing
diagrammatic evidence
notes
maintenance of case files
determination of land ownership
Records may include:
notes
case files
statistics
forms (application forms, disease notification forms, etc)
notices (seizure notice, infringement notice, etc)
invoices
receipts
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.
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service
PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector
PSPGOV301B Work effectively in the organisation
PSPGOV302B Contribute to workgroup activities
PSPGOV305B Access and use resources and financial systems
PSPGOV307B Organise workplace information
PSPGOV308B Work effectively with diversity
PSPGOV312A Use workplace communication strategies
PSPGOV314A Contribute to conflict management
PSPOHS301A Contribute to workplace safety
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
full responsibility for assigned duties when undertaking routine inspections and monitoring in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to inspection and monitoring
access to workplace equipment and vehicles
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of routine inspection and monitoring situations likely to be encountered
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when carrying out routine inspections and monitoring, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
full responsibility for assigned duties when undertaking routine inspections and monitoring in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
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
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
demonstration
observation
questioning
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service
PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector
PSPGOV301B Work effectively in the organisation
PSPGOV302B Contribute to workgroup activities
PSPGOV305B Access and use resources and financial systems
PSPGOV307B Organise workplace information
PSPGOV308B Work effectively with diversity
PSPGOV312A Use workplace communication strategies
PSPGOV314A Contribute to conflict management
PSPOHS301A Contribute to workplace safety
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
full responsibility for assigned duties when undertaking routine inspections and monitoring in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to inspection and monitoring
access to workplace equipment and vehicles
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of routine inspection and monitoring situations likely to be encountered
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when carrying out routine inspections and monitoring, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
full responsibility for assigned duties when undertaking routine inspections and monitoring in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
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
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
demonstration
observation
questioning
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWT95 | PSPREG002 | Undertake routine inspections and monitoring | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J277 | PSP30212 | Certificate III in Government (Border Protection) | Qualification |