Apply government processes

Unit code: PSPGOV422A

Description:

This unit covers the application of a knowledge of government processes. It includes applying information relating to Machinery of Government, and applying knowledge of organisational functions and protocols Legislation/regulations applying across the public sector, such as equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity etc, are not addressed here, as these are covered in PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector. In practice, knowledge of government processes is applied in the context of other generalist and specialist work activities such as delivering and monitoring services to clients, using resources, conducting interviews, giving evidence, awarding contracts etc. This is one of 3 units of competency in the Working in Government Key Area that deal with government processes. Related units are:PSPGOV515A Develop and use political nousPSPGOV601B Apply government systems. This unit replaces PSPGOV401A Apply knowledge of government processes. The units are not equivalent as this unit has additional knowledge requirements, and 2 additional performance criteria for dealing with ambiguity in the public sector; further, an element relating to legislation has been deleted because of overlap with PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector.