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Provide support to Parliament

Provide support to Parliament

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPGEN030
State Code
AWV73
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
60
Description
This unit describes the skills required to provide procedural and administrative support and advice to the Parliament, its committees and services. It includes exercising Parliamentary protocols, providing secretariat services, researching and presenting information and advice, assisting in the preparation of proposed legislation, providing community liaison and Parliamentary relations services, and presenting seminars.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 contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Exercise Parliamentary protocols
  • 1.1 Identify confidential and sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
  • 1.2 Identify and apply Parliamentary conventions and traditions according to the occasion, location and participants.
  • 1.3 Identify and adhere to strict protocols for Parliament, and assist others in the application of these protocols in accordance with required behaviour.
  • 1.4 Assess situations and conduct self to suit the occasion.
  • 1.5 Assess situations where apparently conflicting protocols might apply and decide on appropriate action, or refer for advice.
2. Provide secretariat services
  • 2.1 Identify the scope and type of committee, and the Chair’s role and responsibilities to ensure the provision of advice and administrative support meets committee requirements.
  • 2.2 Provide administrative services to support the committee system and the individual inquiries.
  • 2.3 Provide briefing papers for meetings and information gathering activities in the timeframe set by the relevant committee.
  • 2.4 Provide drafting services that result in reports that are well structured, defensible, based on comprehensive and balanced information and meet organisational requirements for style, language and content.
  • 2.5 Implement strategies to ensure the effective promotion of committee reports.
3. Research and present information and advice
  • 3.1 Conduct research to respond to requests for information and/or advice and to support the information gathering activities of committees.
  • 3.2 Determine the context, purpose and audience for the information and/or advice and develop a research methodology to suit.
  • 3.3 Analyse policy and legislation, search databases and conduct interviews as required to obtain the necessary information in accordance with the research methodology.
  • 3.4 Provide, analyse and present information and/or advice.
  • 3.5 Respond to requests for information and/or advice or provide information on what steps are being taken to address the request.
4. Assist in the preparation of proposed legislation
  • 4.1 Provide administrative services to support departmental processes for the preparation and submission of proposed legislation.
  • 4.2 Provide administrative services to support the Parliamentary and Cabinet process for the enacting of legislation.
  • 4.3 Provide administrative support to assist with the drafting of amendments and Private Members’ Bills.
5. Provide community liaison and Parliamentary relations services
  • 5.1 Implement strategies to promote public awareness of, and participation in, committee inquiries.
  • 5.2 Promote inter Parliamentary relations through the provision of advice and support that facilitates the conduct of Parliament’s regional and international affairs.
  • 5.3 Assist incoming and/or outgoing delegations and Parliamentary visitors in accordance with the agreed program and visit objectives.
  • 5.4 Facilitate international cooperation through provision of assistance and information.
6. Present seminars
  • 6.1 Update seminar content and supporting documentation and tailor to meet specific audience needs and interests.
  • 6.2 Provide information and education services to promote public knowledge and awareness of, and interaction with, the Parliament.
  • 6.3 Seek feedback from seminar participants to gauge satisfaction and suggestions for improvement, and act on recommendations.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8019 PSPGOV409A Provide support to Parliament Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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