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Undertake legislative decision making

Undertake legislative decision making

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPREV002
State Code
AWT66
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
15
Description
This unit describes the skills required to apply a legislative decision making process to make and justify legislatively-based decisions. This includes identifying requirements for legislative decision making, completing research and carrying out the decision making phase.This unit applies to those working in a public sector role involved in legislative decision making.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 familiar context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify requirements for legislative decision making
  • 1.1 Identify and clarify purpose and key elements of legislative decision making process to ensure its consistent application.
  • 1.2 Identify record-keeping procedures relating to legislative decision making.
2. Complete required research
  • 2.1 Identify and outline the situation or event requiring a decision.
  • 2.2 Determine applicable statute law and identify and record sections of the Acts that link to the decision.
  • 2.3 Identify relevant case law and other extraneous material.
  • 2.4 Record and analyse evidence to support situation or event with respect to applicable law.
  • 2.5 Draw conclusions as to whether required facts have been established by available evidence and record.
  • 2.6 Apply statute law using precedents, rulings, Commissioner’s practices, internal advice, other legislation and advice from senior and specialist staff when required.
3. Carry out the decision making phase
  • 3.1 Confirm delegation to make the decision or refer decision.
  • 3.2 Make decision based on research outcomes and established facts, supported by explanation and justification.
  • 3.3 Document decision.
  • 3.4 Carry out actions as a result of the decision and record.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WJ082 PSPREV402A Undertake legislative decision making Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODX01 PSPREV011 Undertake legislative decision-making Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZX9 PSP40116 Certificate IV in Government Qualification