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PSPGEN042 - Exercise delegations (Release 1)

Summary

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Superseded
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Is superseded by and equivalent to PSPGEN113 - Exercise delegationsEquivalent. Unit Code changed. Minor changes to Application, FS added. PE and KE amended for clarity and to remove duplication. AC expanded for clarification. 02/Apr/2022
Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPGOV421A - Exercise delegationsUnit 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 Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit. 06/Mar/2016

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1 1 (this release) 07/Mar/2016

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 080313 Public And Health Care Administration  

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 080313 Public And Health Care Administration  09/Aug/2016 
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Release 

Comments 

1

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 PSPGOV421A Exercise delegations.

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

Application

This unit describes the skills required to exercise delegations in the public sector. It includes confirming the delegation, applying other interacting legislation, policy and guidelines.

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 and unfamiliar contexts.

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

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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. Confirm delegation 

1.1 Access and use current information relating to enabling legislation, standards, instructions and delegated authority to maintain up to date knowledge of requirements.

1.2 Confirm delegation provided under legislation and the boundaries of that authority.

1.3 Identify and confirm rights, responsibilities and accountabilities under the delegation.

1.4 Confirm all levels of authority under the delegation with management and staff to ensure referrals as limits of authority are reached.

2. Apply other legislation, policies and instructions 

2.1 Identify other legislation, policies or instructions that impact on authority under a delegation and confirm these requirements.

2.2 Resolve or refer apparently conflicting legislative directions.

3. Exercise delegations 

3.1 Document decisions and keep records to provide audit information of delegated authority exercised.

3.2 Identify circumstances requiring the exercise of delegations that are outside own limits and obtain approvals.

3.3 Identify risks associated with the exercise of delegations and strategies to manage risks.

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPGOV421A Exercise delegations.

Links

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

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

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

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

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

1

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. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

  • applying legislation, regulations and policies relating to delegations
  • using information technology to access relevant legislation and procedures
  • reading complex written materials, including legislation, instructions, and standards, and applying them to work practices
  • scanning techniques to locate main ideas in legislation, policy documents and instructions
  • using questioning strategies to clarify understanding
  • using communication strategies involving exchanges of often complex oral information

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.

  • public sector legislation including WHS and environment, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to delegations
  • the range of delegations applicable in the public sector
  • instructions and standards relating to delegations
  • organisational structure and levels of authority/delegations

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.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

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

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

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