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PSPETH001 - Uphold the values and principles of public service (Release 1)

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Release	Status	Release date
1 1 (this release)	Current	07/Mar/2016

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Mapping:

Mapping	Notes	Date
Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPETHC301B - Uphold the values and principles of public service	Unit code updated. Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards. All PC transitioned from passive to active voice. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit.	06/Mar/2016

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Training packages that include this unit

Code	TitleSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Title column	Release
PSP - Public Sector Training Package	Public Sector Training Package	1.0-2.0
BSB - Business Services Training Package	Business Services Training Package	3.0-4.0

Qualifications that include this unit

Code	TitleSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Title column	Release
PSP40216 - Certificate IV in Court Operations	Certificate IV in Court Operations	1
PSP40116 - Certificate IV in Government	Certificate IV in Government	1
PSP30116 - Certificate III in Government	Certificate III in Government	1
BSB30915 - Certificate III in Business Administration (Education)	Certificate III in Business Administration (Education)	3
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Skill sets that include this unit

Code	TitleSort Table listing Skill sets that include this unit by the Title column	Release
PSPSS00041 - Procurement Basics	Procurement Basics	1
PSPSS00039 - Customer Service	Customer Service	1
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Classifications

Scheme	Code	Classification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	080313	Public And Health Care Administration

Classification history

Scheme	Code	Classification value	Start date	End date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	080313	Public And Health Care Administration	09/Aug/2016

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Modification History

Release

Comments

This unit was released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service.

Unit code updated
Content and formatting updated to comply with new standards
All PC transitioned from passive to active voice

Application

This unit describes the skills required to demonstrate ethical conduct required of those in public service. It includes applying ethical standards and dealing with ethical problems.

This unit applies to those working in public sector roles but may be applied to anyone working in a similar organisational context.

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 will generally work independently and as part of a team. They would perform routine tasks in a range of familiar contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Ethics

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Apply ethical standards

1.1 Review interpretation of ethical values and principles with senior staff to ensure accuracy.

1.2 Apply ethical standards when preparing verbal and written advice and reports.

1.3 Use public resources ethically, ensuring conflicts of interest are declared, addressed and documented.

1.4 Apply ethical standards in all relationships with the public, suppliers and business contacts.

2. Deal with ethical problems

2.1 Resolve ethical problems or refer as required.

2.2 Document all decision-making processes used and record outcomes.

2.3 Implement preventative strategies.

2.4 Report unethical conduct.

Foundation Skills

The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service.

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Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

These Assessment Requirements were released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.

Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. The candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion:

applying objective and impartial evaluation of conflicting requirements
preparing written advice and reports requiring accuracy of expression
accessing legislation and codes of ethics electronically or in hard copy
tailoring communication to suit different audiences

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

fundamental ethical principles, including at least one of:

justice
respect for persons
procedural fairness
confidentiality
responsible care

values of public sector office
natural justice/procedural fairness
ethical decision making/problem solving models, organisational codes and procedures and how to access these
procedures for declaring conflicts of interest
protocols for reporting fraud, corruption and maladministration

Assessment Conditions

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

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