PSPWPI010Investigate possible breaches of workplace legislation

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What an assessment for PSPWPI010 must cover

42 assessable components: 7 elements (24 performance criteria), 10 performance evidence and 6 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. 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 Conduct initial assessment of situation.

  • 1.1Identify type of investigation or situation.
  • 1.2Assess situations with regard to personal safety and safety of others and put safeguards in place.
  • 1.3Contact persons involved.
  • 1.4Establish and maintain integrity of area under investigation.

2 Initiate and conduct investigations.

  • 2.1Issue instructions to persons involved.
  • 2.2Identify and access resources required before conducting investigation.

3 Examine situation.

  • 3.1Record details of situation and all those involved in possible breach.
  • 3.2Locate, collect, package, record, label and store potential evidence to ensure preservation of integrity of evidence and for further examination in accordance with the rules of evidence.
  • 3.3Document reasons and justification if no breach has occurred or no action is to be taken.
  • 3.4Recommend appropriate action if breach is confirmed, within officer’s discretion.
  • 3.5Maintain accurate and complete record of evidence.

4 Identify potential witnesses and record initial statements.

  • 4.1Identify potential witnesses and record their details.
  • 4.2Take statements in accordance with rules of evidence.

5 Assess investigation material and gathered information.

  • 5.1Review information and evidence gathered against legislation and other relevant material.
  • 5.2Evaluate information and evidence relevance and strength of proof.
  • 5.3Identify, prioritise and schedule further proofs for action.
  • 5.4Obtain further evidence when required.

6 Conduct formal interviews.

  • 6.1Conduct interview in accordance with rules of evidence.
  • 6.2Review and clarify information to ensure its relevance and sufficiency prior to concluding the interview.
  • 6.3Complete a record of the interview.

7 Complete investigation report.

  • 7.1Compile report that reflects outcomes of investigation.
  • 7.2Forward report to appropriate personnel for review and action.
  • 7.3Gather and compile additional information and evidence identified in report.
  • 7.4Forward final report through appropriate channels for processing.

Performance evidence

  • apply principles of natural justice and procedural fairness
  • apply legislative requirements and jurisdictional policies and procedures in investigation
  • undertake comprehensive planning of investigative responses
  • conduct detailed examination of potential or reported breaches
  • prepare resources required to conduct investigations
  • make decisions to reflect deliberation of the evidence and the risk assessment
  • apply risk management principles to investigative procedures, including personal safety
  • use interview and questioning techniques
  • ensure due consideration of information and evidence
  • carry out diverse information gathering activities to substantiate recommendations.

Knowledge evidence

  • federal and state workplace legislative framework for workplace inspections, including WHS legislation and risk management principles for personal and workplace safety
  • legal, procedural and ethical principles for workplace inspections
  • powers of workplace inspectors under jurisdictional legislation
  • functions and roles of other professionals and experts who may be called in to advise on possible breaches or to act as witnesses
  • jurisdictional policies and procedures
  • rules of evidence and evidence management.

Foundation skills

  • Problem-solving skills: deal with conflict and conflicting information.
  • Planning and organising skills: ensure a coordinated and thorough investigation of possible breaches of workplace legislation.

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Questions about assessing PSPWPI010

What does an assessment tool for PSPWPI010 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PSPWPI010 needs to address all 42 unit components: 7 elements with 24 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 6 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 PSPWPI010?

Auditori pulls the current release of PSPWPI010 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.

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