Unit of competency Outline

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Exercise delegations

Exercise delegations

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPGEN042
State Code
AWV60
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
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills required to exercise delegations in the public sector. It includes confirming the delegation, applying other interacting legislation, policy and guidelines.This unit applies to those working in generalist and specialist roles within the public sector.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 and unfamiliar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm delegation
  • 1.1 Access and use current information relating to enabling legislation, standards, instructions and delegated authority to maintain up to date knowledge of requirements.
  • 1.2 Confirm delegation provided under legislation and the boundaries of that authority.
  • 1.3 Identify and confirm rights, responsibilities and accountabilities under the delegation.
  • 1.4 Confirm all levels of authority under the delegation with management and staff to ensure referrals as limits of authority are reached.
2. Apply other legislation, policies and instructions
  • 2.1 Identify other legislation, policies or instructions that impact on authority under a delegation and confirm these requirements.
  • 2.2 Resolve or refer apparently conflicting legislative directions.
3. Exercise delegations
  • 3.1 Document decisions and keep records to provide audit information of delegated authority exercised.
  • 3.2 Identify circumstances requiring the exercise of delegations that are outside own limits and obtain approvals.
  • 3.3 Identify risks associated with the exercise of delegations and strategies to manage risks.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8031 PSPGOV421A Exercise delegations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODW71 PSPGEN113 Exercise delegations Unit of competency