Course Title: Work legally and ethically
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
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 careSchool: 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
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CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically |
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1. Identify and respond to legal requirements
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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 procedures |
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2. Identify and meet ethical responsibilities
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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 |
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3. Contribute to workplace improvements
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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
Classes where information is shared through talks and group discussions, and exercises are conducted to apply learning. Time in class, will also be spent working on applied assessment tasks.
Note: All learning activities in Semester 2, 2021.are expected to be on campus but may be a combination of face to face and online
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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
Assessments will include a combination of tasks including knowledge questions and case study analysis.
Assessment Tasks
Knowledge quiz - Workplace Health and Safety
Knowledge Quiz - Legal and Ethical
Knowledge quiz - Communication
Practical Observations
Knowledge assessment - Reflection
Practical - Risk Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency.
The assessment matrix is located in Canvas, at the end of each assessment task.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students
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