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Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector

Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPLEG004
State Code
AWU76
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
090999 - Law, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills required to manage compliance with public sector legislative requirements. It includes assuring legislative compliance, interpreting legislation and evaluating compliance outcomes.This unit applies to those working in the management of public sector legislation compliance.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 autonomously with supervisory responsibilities, while performing complex tasks in a range of contexts. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assure legislative compliance
  • 1.1 Use personal conduct to model a to compliance with legislation, policy and guidelines.
  • 1.2 Encourage staff to discuss, clarify and meet legislative requirements.
  • 1.3 Confirm staff understanding of legislation and guidelines and address professional development needs.
  • 1.4 Undertake risk assessment planning relating to legislative compliance to establish the risk of non-compliance and implement mitigation strategies.
  • 1.5 Use workplace occurrences of compliance and non-compliance as learning situations for staff, without compromising privacy and confidentiality considerations.
2. Interpret legislation relating to public sector work
  • 2.1 Maintain knowledge of legislation and related legal opinions to ensure currency.
  • 2.2 Provide substantiated interpretation of legislative requirements within the limits of authority, or refer for advice.
3. Evaluate compliance outcomes
  • 3.1 Conduct analysis of compliance outcomes to provide comprehensive and valid conclusions.
  • 3.2 Use analysis to identify trends, possible reasons and potential mitigation strategies for improving outcomes.
  • 3.3 Confirm and address inadequacies in procedures which allow breaches of legislation to occur.
  • 3.4 Report on compliance with legislative requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7981 PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODX32 PSPLEG008 Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector Unit of competency