Course Title: Work legally and ethically

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2021

Class Number: 1855

Class Section: XXXX

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Course Code: HWSS6068C

Course Title: Work legally and ethically

Important Information:

This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with;

• CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services   • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people • HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care 

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3401 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Course Contact: Clare McGlone

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 7929

Course Contact Email: clare.mcglone@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 55

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.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and work within the legal and ethical frameworks that apply to an individual job role.   This unit applies to community services and health workers who play a proactive role in identifying and meeting their legal and ethical responsibilities. 

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically

Element:

1. Identify and respond to legal requirements

 

 

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify, access and interpret sources of information about the legal requirements that apply to the work role

1.2 Identify the scope and nature of own legal rights and responsibilities

1.3 Adhere to legal requirements in work practice according to workplace policies and procedures and scope of role

1.4 Recognise potential or actual breaches and report according to organisation procedure

Element:

2. Identify and meet ethical responsibilities

 

Performance Criteria:


2.1 Identify, access and interpret sources of information about the ethical responsibilities that apply to the work role

2.2 Identify the scope and nature of own ethical responsibilities

2.3 Meet ethical responsibilities according to workplace policies and protocols, and scope of role

2.4 Recognise potential ethical issues and dilemmas, and discuss with an appropriate person

2.5 Recognise own personal values and attitudes and take into account to ensure non-judgemental practice

2.6 Use effective problem solving techniques when exposed to competing value systems

2.7 Recognise unethical conduct and report to an appropriate person

2.8 Recognise potential and actual conflicts of interest and take appropriate action

Element:

3. Contribute to workplace improvements

 

 

Performance Criteria:


3.1 Identify situations where work practices could be improved to meet legal and ethical responsibilities

3.2 Pro-actively share feedback with colleagues and supervisors

3.3 Identify and take opportunities to contribute to the review and development of policies and protocols


Learning Outcomes


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


Details of Learning Activities

 

The program schedule includes:

  • Online self-paced learning resources
  • Face-to-face classroom-based learning including virtual and augmented reality
  • Workplace based learning and assessment
  • guest lectures / presentation


Teaching Schedule

While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources

Week 1

Welcome

week 2

Excursion day, Course familiarity day, Industry day

week 3

Understanding the job role• Understanding role of allied health, etc.• Introduction to NDIS framework

week 4

introduction to Greendale community and the online legislative component, Using communication to show respect and understand others

week 5

Safety – what is it and why is it important• Using lifting equipment, Managing personal stress and fatigue• Self-care

week 6 

Dealing with conflict• Ethical dilemmas (linked to ethical care frameworks)• Legal breaches• Problem solving techniques• Understanding where workplaces can improve 

week 7

Explanation of what behaviours of concern are and what happens in the workplace.

week 8

Supported work placement

week 9

Workplace practical ssessments• Assessment: Manual handling

week 10

 Class Debriefing and catch up• Student reassessments 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops


Overview of Assessment

Assessments will include a combination of tasks including knowledge questions and case study analysis.

 


Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills to a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for a full assessment criterion. Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessments are:
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did not submit for assessment 

 

 

AT1 - WHS inspection and hazard identification

This task allows students to demonstrate their ability to participate in a workplace inspection, identify hazards, assess risk and make recommendations. Students are able to demonstrate their ability to complete workplace documentation accurately and in line with policies and procedures.

This task requires you to participate in safety inspection, identify a hazard, assess risk and make recommendations for improvement. You will do this by:

  • conducting a WHS workplace inspection
  • completing the hazard reporting and risk assessment analysis
  • answering ten (10) written questions.

AT2 - Emergency incident role-play and report

This task allows the student to demonstrate how to respond to an emergency. This task also allows students to demonstrate their ability to:

  • apply infection control procedures
  • use personal protective equipment
  • accurately record and report incidents

In this task, you are required to demonstrate how you apply emergency response procedures (Greendale Community) and your ability to complete an incident report. You are required to demonstrate the steps outlined below. If for any reason you do not think you will be able to demonstrate a step, speak to your assessor to make alternative arrangements before you start the assessment task.

Your assessor will ask you some questions after the task to confirm your understanding of relevant policies, procedures and requirements.

 

AT3 - Manual handling

During this assessment you will apply manual handling skills and knowledge to safely move an ambulant service user (only able to walk short distances) from one location to another using a wheelchair. This is a practical demonstration task which takes place in a workplace, under supervision. This task allows you to demonstrate how to safely move a service user using a wheelchair.

In this task, you are required to demonstrate your ability to safely move a service user in a wheelchair, applying appropriate manual handling techniques. This is a practical demonstration task which takes place in a workplace, under supervision. You must demonstrate the steps outlined below. If for any reason you do not think you will be able to demonstrate a step, speak to your assessor to make alternative arrangements before you start the assessment task.

Your assessor will ask you some questions during the task to confirm your understanding of relevant policies, procedures and requirements.

AT4 - Knowledge quiz

This knowledge quiz assessment task is one of six assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily to be deemed competent for this course.
This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge of legal and ethical requirements, workplace health and safety, diversity and communication principles.

Your ead each of the scenarios or background information sections and then answer the questions below. Select your answers directly in the quiz.

AT6 Ethics of care: Scenario quiz

This knowledge quiz assessment task is one of two assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to receive the micro-credential badge.

This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge of ethics of care. Each question group contains a mixture of question types; for example, these can include multiple choice, true/false and matching questions.

You read any scenario/background information sections and then answer the questions provided

 

AT7 - Working with diverse people: Scenario quiz

This knowledge quiz assessment task is one of two assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to receive the micro-credential.

This assessment task will also count towards your assessment for the units of competency. This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge of ethics of care. Each question group contains a mixture of question types; for example, these can include multiple choice, true/false and matching questions.

Read any scenario/background information sections and then answer the questions provided. After you've read these instructions, select 

Select your answers directly in the quiz. 

 

AT2 - Emergency incident role-play and report

This task allows the student to demonstrate how to respond to an emergency. This task also allows students to demonstrate their ability to:

  • apply infection control procedures
  • use personal protective equipment
  • accurately record and report incidents.

In this task, you are required to demonstrate how you apply emergency response procedures and your ability to complete an incident report. You are required to demonstrate the steps outlined below. If, for any reason, you do not think you will be able to demonstrate a step, speak to your assessor to make alternative arrangements before you start the assessment task. Your assessor will ask you some questions after the task to confirm your understanding of relevant policies, procedures and requirements.

 

 

The following practical tasks are the other assessments required for this cluster. They may include a mixture of workplace documentation tasks, practical demonstrations and simulations of workplace tasks.

Emergency incident role play and report

Manual handling

Ethics of care: Scenario quiz

 

 

 

 

 


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through program administration

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