Course Title: Work legally and ethically
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2023
Class Number: 3317
Class Section: DIS2
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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;
• CHHCIV001 Work with diverse people • CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services • HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3413 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Course Contact: Manpreet Atwal
Course Contact Phone: +61 39925 7932
Course Contact Email: manpreet.atwal@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
Pre-requisites, Co-requisites and Assumed Knowledge
None
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and work within the legal and ethical frameworks that apply to an individual job role.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically |
Element: |
1. Identify and respond to legal require... |
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 |
Element: |
2. Identify and meet ethical responsibil... |
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 |
Element: |
3. Contribute to workplace improvements |
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
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to play a proactive role in identifying and meeting their legal and ethical responsibilities.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities This unit of competence is delivered and assessed with: • CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people • HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care Some of the examples of learning activities are: • Intensive workshops • Class exercises and discussions • Experiential simulated activities • Guest speakers • Peer assisted learning • Online learning activities & group discussions
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Topic |
Assessment / Learning activities |
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Week 1
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GEDU6078C, HWSS6068C, GEDU6077C, OHTH5920C Legal and Ethical Communication |
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Week 2
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Follow safe work practices |
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Week 3
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Documentation Diversity at workplace Follow safe work practices (Infection Control)
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Week 4
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Diversity at workplace Legal and Ethical |
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Week 5
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Legal and Ethical |
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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
Overview of Assessment
This unit of competency is delivered and assessed with the following units of competency:
• CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
• HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
There will be three forms of assessment including knowledge quizzes, simulated assessments and practical assessments undertaken in the work place.
Students are given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.
Assessment Tasks
Assessments will include a combination of tasks including knowledge questions and case study analysis.
Assessment Tasks
AT1- Three DOBS Situations: a) Meal Assistance b) Activity Assistance c) Emergency Simulation (Manual Handling)
AT 2- Reflection Questions
AT3- Risk Assessment
AT 4- (Part 1) Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Knowledge
AT4- (Part 2) Legal and Ethical
AT4- (Part 3) -Communication and working together
Assessment Matrix
Students have access to the marking rubric for each assessment task via the Canvas shell
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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