Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2021
Class Number: All
Class Section: All
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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 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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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 |
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2. Identify and meet ethical responsibilities
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3. Contribute to workplace improvements
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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
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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:
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This task allows the student to demonstrate how to respond to an emergency. This task also allows students to demonstrate their ability to:
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.
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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. |
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This knowledge quiz assessment task is one of six assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily to be deemed competent for this course. Your ead each of the scenarios or background information sections and then answer the questions below. Select your answers directly in the quiz. |
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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
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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.
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This task allows the student to demonstrate how to respond to an emergency. This task also allows students to demonstrate their ability to:
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.
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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