Unit of competency Outline
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Work legally and ethically
Work legally and ethically
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCLEG001
CHCLEG001
State Code
AVB82
AVB82
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
090513 - Counselling
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
50
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. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and respond to legal requirements
- 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
2. Identify and meet ethical responsibilities
- 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
3. Contribute to workplace improvements
- 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
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC843 | CHCCS400C | Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework | Unit of competency |