Course Title: Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4328 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

Course Title: Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework

Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

LAW5205C

City Campus

TAFE

365T Global, Urban and Social Studies

Face-to-Face

Term1 2014,
Term1 2015,
Term2 2015

Course Contact: Bronwyn Tanti

Course Contact Phone: 9925 9079

Course Contact Email: bronwyn.tanti@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This course describes the knowledge and skills required to work within a legal and ethical framework that supports duty of care requirements.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Not applicable



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework

Elements:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of legislation and common law relevant to work role

2. Follow identified policies and practices

3. Work ethically

4. Recognise and respond when client rights and interests are not being protected


Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
 


Overview of Assessment

This course is to be assessed in relation to the specific legal and ethical context of the work role/s and requirements.
The assessments will take into account a range of legal and ethical responsibilities and requirements that you as a worker in the field will need to consider as part of practise and support for clients with AOD issues.