Elements and Performance Criteria

non-compliance with legislation
workplace fatality
injury/incident
dangerous occurrence
workplace relations issues
workers compensation issues
complaints
public safety
workplace illnesses
intervention
safety of workers and public

preservation of life/property
prevailing weather, which may require additional resources to preserve and protect incident situation
climatic conditions
human interference
dangerous or unpleasant conditions may involve injured or deceased persons
stressed or traumatised individuals
cultural issues

sequence of events
possible causes
people involved
property involved
victims
witnesses
damage
injury
organisation personnel involved
other organisations involved
current status of investigation
action taken to date
adjoining properties and activities

clear brief as to who has access to situations
physical barriers may be required
limit entry to essential personnel
delegation of authority to control entry
record all persons who enter/depart the situation and reasons
personal protective equipment
trauma counselling

technical and scientific experts
witnesses
victims
police and emergency services
media
coroners
employee representative
occupational health and safety committee
company representatives
management
health and safety representative
health and safety officer

control site access and egress
cover evidence
removal of evidence to ensure its protection

technical experts
experienced investigators
legal
equipment (camera, sample kits)
other organisations

time
date
location
jurisdiction
damage to property
injury to persons
personnel present
physical details of situation
evidence
other details in accordance with the organisation's procedures

physical, such as:
plant
containers
fibres
samples
tool marks
chemical and biological
identifying numbers
record books
dangerous good and hazardous substances
documentary, such as:
employer/employee documentation
safety management records
company records
expert reports
time and wage records
work method statements
standard operating procedures
log books
maintenance records
contracts
training records
policy documents
workers compensation claims information
register of injuries
first aid treatment book

photographing/videoing
utilising items in sampling kit
appropriate environmental monitoring

metal and plastic containers
plastic bags
paper bags
glass vials
items in sample kit

receipts
photography
audio and visual recording
notebook
identification of samples
seized property logs

name
contact details
roles and responsibilities
other details in accordance with the organisation's operating procedures
knowledge of and training in work practices

Coroner's Court
special investigation units
department/s of public prosecution
internal review committees/units and management
legal units
Crown Law
prosecuting authorities

Units to be assessed together
PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service
PSPGOV502B Develop client services
PSPGOV503B Coordinate resource allocation and usage
PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis
PSPGOV512A Use complex workplace communication strategies
PSPGOV517A Coordinate risk management
PSPWPI501B Evaluate workplace legislative 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 Key Competencies as they relate to this unit (see final table for examples)
investigation of possible breaches of workplace legislation conducted 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 the investigation of possible breaches of workplace legislation
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when investigating possible breaches of workplace legislation

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 investigating possible breaches of workplace legislation, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
investigation of possible breaches of workplace legislation conducted 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
portfolios
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