Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers applying, monitoring and reporting on compliance systems in the resources and infrastructure industries. It includes identifying, sharing, planning and implementing legislation, codes, standards and business requirements; and monitoring, revising and reporting performance to ensure legal and contractual compliance. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in a supervisory role or as a technical specialist, at worksites within:
- Civil construction
- Coal mining
- Drilling
- Extractive industries
- Metalliferous mining
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify, share and implement legislation, codes, standards and business requirements |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity including workplace legal compliance 1.2. Provide information in a language, style and format which is understood by colleagues 1.3. Clarify implications of non-compliance to all in the workplace |
2. Plan and implement legislation, codes, standards and business requirements |
2.1. Plan systems of work with colleagues to ensure compliance with legislation , codes , standards and business requirements 2.2. Implement systems of work with work colleagues to ensure compliance with legislation, codes, standards and business requirements 2.3. Identify and support training needs of colleagues while managing the legal rights and responsibilities of the enterprise in which they work |
3. Monitor, revise and report performance to ensure legal and contractual compliance |
3.1. Identify, revise and report actual and potential problems promptly to ensure legal and contractual compliance within the workplace 3.2. Manage activities to ensure maximum legal and contractual compliance resulting in the protection of business interests 3.3. Submit recommendations on improvements to comply with legal and contractual requirements 3.4. Secure contractual procurement rights for goods and services and support a business plan that is shared with all members of the workplace 3.5. Maintain systems, records and reporting procedures |
4. Investigate and report non-compliance |
4.1. Investigate and deal with non-compliance according to legislative requirements and enterprise policies and procedures 4.2. Identify training needs and support the training of colleagues in the acquisition of competencies to meet legal requirements and the associated standards 4.3. Implement training programs and workplace practices to ensure that non-compliance is not repeated |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to apply, monitor and report on compliance systems:
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Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the performance criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following as required to apply, monitor and report on compliance systems:
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Compliance documentation may include: |
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Workplace legal compliance may include: |
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Legislation , codes , standards and business requirements may include: |
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Legal rights and responsibilities of the enterprise may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Governance and Compliance
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.