MEM15018 — Investigate consumer complaints

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What an assessment for MEM15018 must cover

44 assessable components: 5 elements (17 performance criteria), 9 performance evidence and 18 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Receive and document the complaint

1.1Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
1.2Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
1.3Record allegations in accordance with organisational procedures
1.4Screen complaints to ensure that they are relevant to trade measurement and assess to determine priority
1.5Advise complainant of investigative process and timeframes for feedback

2 Plan the investigation

2.1Assess the information received for possible breaches in relation to the legislation
2.2Research trader history and complaint precedence
2.3Organise suitable equipment and personnel to undertake the investigation
2.4Research enforcement policies and procedures to ascertain appropriate action to be implemented

3 Investigate the complaint

3.1Conduct preliminary investigation to gather prima facie evidence in accordance with organisational procedures
3.2Gather evidence to substantiate a breach in accordance with investigative practices
3.3Conduct the relevant components of a routine field inspection

4 Finalise the complaint investigation

4.1Communicate information relevant to the inspection to the trader
4.2Determine and apply approved procedures to remedy non-compliance
4.3Complete inspection documentation in accordance with organisational procedures

5 Complete complaint file documentation

5.1Advise complainant of outcome of the investigation
5.2Complete complaint documentation in accordance with organisational guidelines

Performance evidence

following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices
recording allegation details in accordance with organisational procedures
screening complaints to ensure they are relevant on at least two occasions
accessing applicable sources of information
identifying and organising suitable equipment and briefing personnel concerning the requirements of the investigation on at least two occasions
establishing appropriate courses of action on at least two occasions, including surveillance of trading premises to verify complainant’s allegations, gathering evidence to prove all elements of a breach and maintaining the integrity of evidence
communicating outcomes of the investigation to the complainant within specified organisational timeframes
completing documentation in accordance with procedures and planning follow- up activities.
Note: Where a volume and/or frequency is not specified, demonstration must be provided at least once.

Knowledge evidence

safe work practices and procedures
different methods of complaint lodgements
organisational policy guidelines concerning complaints
organisational guidelines in regard to timelines
equipment required to investigate complaints
organisation’s guidelines for the deployment of personnel
scope of possible investigation activities available
elements of offence
available surveillance methods for different types of complaints and premises
evidence required to prove breaches of legislation
types of investigation methods
required procedures for the handling of evidence to maintain its integrity
reasons for selecting relevant components of a routine field inspection
legislative requirements and obligations for the issuing of notices
organisation’s policy guidelines for return visits
specific reporting procedures
complaint outcome classifications
complaint documentation procedures.

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Questions about assessing MEM15018

What does an assessment tool for MEM15018 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM15018 needs to address all 44 unit components: 5 elements with 17 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 18 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MEM15018?

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