Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 4:06 AM AWST
22/07/2026 4:06 AM AWST
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Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions
Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions
Unit of competency
National Code
FNSINC514
FNSINC514
State Code
OEC13
OEC13
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/12/2022
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
07/12/2022
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply ethical frameworks and principles when making decisions in own role.The unit applies to individuals who use ethical principles and apply ethical frameworks to decide on, carry out, and evaluate the effectiveness of a course of action in response to an ethical situation in their workplace.The skills in this unit must be applied according to commonwealth, state and territory legislation, and applicable national standards and industry codes of practice or similar instruments.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authorities to confirm those requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Frame the ethical question applicable to the situation
- 1.1 Analyse context of situation and identify ethical principles that may apply
- 1.2 Analyse psychological tendencies and decision-making biases potentially influencing stakeholders
- 1.3 Identify potential breaches to regulatory requirements if situation is not addressed
- 1.4 Analyse ethical situation in the context of organisation’s purpose and values
- 1.5 Evaluate impact on organisation’s reputation if response to situation was in the public domain
2. Determine ethical response to situation
- 2.1 Identify key stakeholders and analyse potential impacts
- 2.2 Analyse situation using an ethical decision-making framework and determine preferred course of action
- 2.3 Identify situational and psychological barriers impeding the analysis of, and response to, ethical situation
- 2.4 Seek advice on proposed actions from trusted adviser in the case of highly complex or sensitive matters
- 2.5 Formulate strategies and processes for responding to situational and psychological barriers
3. Develop implementation plan and carry out ethical response to situation
- 3.1 Develop an implementation plan for ethical response
- 3.2 Identify reasons and rationalisations that may be encountered when speaking up on ethical issues, and analyse how to respond to them
- 3.3 Identify risks and stakeholder concerns, and communication strategies that acknowledge and mitigate them
- 3.4 Implement planned ethical response independently or with the support of colleagues, as required
4. Evaluate outcomes of ethical response
- 4.1 Evaluate outcomes of response to ethical situation and identify whether the issue has been resolved and whether other courses of action could or should have been taken
- 4.2 Determine consequences of action for self and affected parties
- 4.3 Analyse what the outcomes of the course of action reveal about own and organisational values
- 4.4 Identify improved approaches for responding to future ethical situations
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBH69 | FNSINC504 | Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions | Unit of competency |