PSPETH008 — Promote the values and ethos of public service

1 Promote ethical standards.

• 1.1Confirm understanding of ethical standards with senior staff.
• 1.2Explain ethical obligations of public service and consequences of unethical conduct.
• 1.3Assess conduct of self and others against ethical standards, legislation and guidelines, and provide feedback.
• 1.4Use the resolution and referral of ethical problems identified in dealings with staff and public as learning opportunities.

2 Assist staff to avoid conflicts of interest.

• 2.1Explain conflict of interest requirements to staff, using personal work practices, to provide a consistent example of desired ethical conduct.
• 2.2Discuss with staff matters involving competing interests or conflicting views and resolve or refer according to the nature of the matter.

3 Model and foster integrity or conduct.

• 3.1Give ethical, lawful and reasonable directions to staff, using personal work practices to provide a consistent example of desired ethical conduct.
• 3.2Develop ethical team values through collaboration and leadership.
• 3.3Protect staff from reprisals for refusing directions to act unethically in accordance with organisational procedures.
• 3.4Model and explain principles of procedural fairness.
• 3.5Explain, promote and use decision-making which upholds ethical standards.
• 3.6Assess the risk of unethical conduct and recommend changes to policies or practices to improve outcomes.
• 3.7Encourage reporting of suspected unethical conduct.

What does an assessment tool for PSPETH008 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PSPETH008 needs to address all 22 unit components: 3 elements with 13 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 7 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 PSPETH008?

Auditori pulls the current release of PSPETH008 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for PSPETH008 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing PSPETH008 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of PSPETH008, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.