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Manage and lead inspection and monitoring programs

Manage and lead inspection and monitoring programs

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPREG603A
State Code
C8296
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
01/11/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2014
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
05/08/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the requirements to manage and lead inspection and monitoring activities in accordance with relevant Acts and regulations. Typically work is at an experienced, self-directed level with responsibility for outputs and quality improvement. It includes determining inspection and monitoring program requirements, managing and leading inspection and monitoring programs, and managing reporting systems, information and training.In practice, managing and leading inspection and monitoring programs may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector workplace activities such as managing compliance with legislation, managing diversity, managing risk, networking, implementing policy, managing client service, managing resources, 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 guidancePSPREG301A Undertake routine inspections and monitoringPSPREG413A Undertake inspections and monitoringPSPREG503A Supervise and carry out complex inspectionNo licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine inspection and monitoring program requirements
  • 1.1 Outputs and performance indicators for programs, and inspection and monitoring responsibilities are determined in accordance with organisational requirements.
  • 1.2 Strategic, operational, technical, financial and administrative requirements are determined in accordance with organisational and task requirements.
  • 1.3 Operational and procedural assessments are undertaken in accordance with organisational policy and procedures and recommendations are made for quality improvement.
  • 1.4 Legislation and regulations are interpreted and recommendations are made on related policies and procedures.
  • 1.5 Risk management practices, occupational health and safety and environmental requirements are interpreted and explained to staff in accordance with their needs.
2. Manage and lead inspection and monitoring programs
  • 2.1 Leadership is provided and individuals are assisted to deliver agreed outputs in accordance with the organisation's business requirements.
  • 2.2 Inspection and monitoring programs are managed and program performance, resources and expenditure are supervised in accordance with organisational requirements.
  • 2.3 Policy and procedures are developed for dealing with non-compliance through information, development/extension activities and prosecution in accordance with organisational requirements.
  • 2.4 Compliance programs are managed as required in accordance with set procedures and timelines.
  • 2.5 Implemntation of the performance management system for inspection/monitoring staff is managed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.6 Legislative requirements, risk management practices, occupational health and safety and environmental procedures are enforced in accordance with organisational requirements.
3. Manage reporting systems, information and training
  • 3.1 Records management and reporting systems are managed in accordance with organisational policy and performance indicators.
  • 3.2 High-level correspondence and advice, submissions and reports are prepared in accordance with organisational requirements.
  • 3.3 Evidence is prepared in accordance with organisational policy and procedures for legal action under relevant legislation.
  • 3.4 Inspection/monitoring training is monitored and initiatives to improve staff performance are developed and implemented 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.
Inspection and monitoring may include:
inspections/examinations
monitoring
surveillance
audits
remote monitoring
other compliance assurance activities
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
Individuals may include:
inspection/monitoring staff
other supervised staff
contract workers
consultants
service providers
super-ordinates
clients
members of the industry
members of the public
personnel from other government departments
Inspection 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
Compliance programs may include:
audit
monitoring
treatment
containment
control
eradication
destruction
Records may include:
notes
case files
statistics
forms (application forms, disease notification forms)
notices (seizure notice, infringement notice)
invoices
receipts
High-level correspondence and advice may include:
input to policy reviews
input to legislation/regulations
support to senior management
Ministerials
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:
PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public service
PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPGOV602B Establish and maintain strategic networks
PSPMNGT602B Manage resources
PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity
PSPMNGT606B Manage quality client service
PSPMNGT608B Manage risk
PSPPOL603A Manage policy implementation
PSPREG601B Manage regulatory compliance
PSPREG602B Evaluate regulatory compliance
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)
performance at an experienced, self-directed level in managing and leading inspection and monitoring programs undertaken 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
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when managing and leading inspection and monitoring programs
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 managing and leading inspection and monitoring programs, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
performance at an experienced, self-directed level in managing and leading inspection and monitoring programs undertaken 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
portfolios
questioning
scenarios
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
AWT70 PSPREG029 Manage and lead inspection and monitoring programs Unit of competency