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Interpret and use legal information

Interpret and use legal information

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCLEG002
State Code
AVB81
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
090515 - Welfare Studies
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and interpret specific legislation and regulations to support client service or broader work practice. It does not include the provision of legal advice.This unit applies in a broad range of work contexts, to individuals who assist clients with legal issues, or to those who may be required to interpret legal information for other purposes.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 legislative framework
  • 1.1 Identify legislation that applies to the situation based on client or broader work needs
  • 1.2 Investigate the scope and coverage of the legislation and its relevance to the situation
  • 1.3 Correctly interpret terms and definitions in the legislation
  • 1.4 Seek assistance or clarification from relevant personnel or experts
2. Interpret legislative provisions and regulations
  • 2.1 Research legislation and its provisions that apply to the situation
  • 2.2 Correctly interpret the detail of provisions within scope of own role
  • 2.3 Extract and distil information relevant to the situation
  • 2.4 Clearly and accurately document information
3. Use legal information
  • 3.1 Summarise and present relevant legal information in a way that is suited to the client or other audience
  • 3.2 Analyse how legal provisions directly link to the situation
  • 3.3 Identify and respond to challenges presented by the situation and associated legal information
  • 3.4 Clearly communicate options for action and possible outcomes
  • 3.5 Identify situations where referral to legal experts is required and take action accordingly
  • 3.6 Take action that supports achievement of the best possible outcome
4.Maintain knowledge of legal information
  • 4.1 Identify and use opportunities to maintain knowledge of current and emerging legal information
  • 4.2 Share updated knowledge and information with peers and colleagues
  • 4.3 Pro-actively engage in process of review and improvement
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2590 CHCLEG411A Use relevant legislation in response to client needs Unit of competency