Modification History
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PSP12V1 |
Unit descriptor edited. |
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PSP04V4.2 |
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Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the exercise of delegations in the public sector. It includes confirming the delegation, applying other interacting legislation, policy and guidelines, and exercising delegations.
In practice, exercising delegations may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as acting ethically, complying with legislation, applying government processes, gathering and analysing information, using resources, etc.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Application of the Unit
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements are the essential outcomes of the unit of competency. |
Together, performance criteria specify the requirements for competent performance. Text in bold italics is explained in the Range Statement following. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 . Confirm delegation |
1.1 Current information relating to enabling legislation, standards, instructions and delegated authority is accessed and used to maintain up-to-date knowledge of requirements. 1.2 Delegation provided under legislation and the boundaries of that authority are confirmed. 1.3 Rights, responsibilities and accountabilities under the delegation are identified and confirmed. 1.4 All levels of authority under the delegation are confirmed with management and staff to ensure referrals as limits of authority are reached. |
2 . Apply other legislation , policies and instructions |
2.1 Other legislation, policies or instructions that impact on authority under a delegation are identified and these requirements confirmed. 2.2 Apparently conflicting legislative directions are resolved or referred in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. |
3 . Exercise delegations |
3.1 Exercise of delegations is consistent with organisational processes and the boundaries and authority contained in legislation, policies and instructions. 3.2 Decisions are documented and records kept in accordance with organisational policy and procedures to provide audit information of delegated authority exercised. 3.3 Circumstances requiring the exercise of delegations that are outside own limits are identified and approvals are obtained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 3.4 Risks associated with the exercise of delegations are identified and strategies to manage risks are identified in accordance with the organisation's risk management strategy. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Skill requirements Look for evidence that confirms skills in:
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Knowledge requirements Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:
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Evidence Guide
The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package. |
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Units to be assessed together |
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Overview of evidence requirements |
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
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Resources required to carry out assessment |
These resources include:
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Where and how to assess evidence |
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
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:
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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 |
Range Statement
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here. |
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Enabling legislation may include: |
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Standards may include: |
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Instructions may include: |
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Delegations are: |
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Delegations may include: |
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Other legislation , policies and instructions may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Working in Government.