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Analyse legal knowledge for organisation governance

Analyse legal knowledge for organisation governance

Unit of competency
National Code
SISXIND402
State Code
WG052
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/03/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and update legal knowledge to ensure compliance with legislation across sport, fitness and recreation organisations. Ability to research and apply relevant legal information to organisation governance is the key focus of the unit. This is combined with a general knowledge of the legal framework in which organisations in different sport, fitness and recreation contexts operate.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research the legal information required for organisation compliance.
  • 1.1 Identify sources of relevant legal and licensing information and advice.
  • 1.2 Determine compliance needs for the organisation by accessing, selecting and analysing all information on legal and licensing requirements relevant to the legal framework under which the organisation operates.
  • 1.3 Determine risks, penalties and consequences of non-compliance.
2. Ensure compliance with legal requirements.
  • 2.1 Assess the need for specialist legal advice and seek assistance where appropriate.
  • 2.2 Record and distribute relevant legal information to colleagues, employees and volunteers at appropriate times and in suitable formats for the intended audience.
  • 2.3 Organise information updates and training for colleagues, employees and volunteers where appropriate.
  • 2.4 Establish and monitor workplace systems and procedures, including a risk management approach to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
  • 2.5 Identify aspects of operations that may infringe or potentially infringe laws and solicit advice on how to develop and implement modifications.
3. Update legal knowledge.
  • 3.1 Use formal and informal research to update the legal knowledge required for organisation compliance.
  • 3.2 Share updated knowledge with colleagues, employees and volunteers and incorporate into organisation planning and operations.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the individual, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Sources of relevant legal and licensing information may include:
reference books
media
industry and employer associations
industry journals
internet
customers and suppliers
legal experts
regulatory authorities
state, national or international peak bodies
local government officers
Legal and licensing requirements may include:
liquor
facilities preparing and selling food
gaming
sale of memberships
security
work health and safety
industrial relations
intellectual property
taxation
EEO
anti-discrimination
child protection
duty of care
trade practices
privacy
volunteers.
Legal framework may include:
non-incorporated group
incorporated association
company
company limited by guarantee
trust.
Workplace systems and procedures to ensure compliance with legislation may relate to:
recruitment, termination and other human resource management issues
food safety programs
policies to ensure responsible service of alcohol
drug testing regimes
inspections and auditing
risk assessments
member complaint and dispute resolution processes
training practices
approval processes and protocols for various activities
general work practices and work organisation approaches
facility or venue design
equipment maintenance
wearing of personal protective equipment
activity or sport rules and regulations
distribution of information within the organisation
signage.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
identify the legislation that affects organisation operations in a particular industry sector and legal framework
access and update the legal information required for organisation compliance or seek professional assistance on legal matters
demonstrate application of legal knowledge to specific sport, fitness or recreation situations and problems.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
use of current legal information.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
evaluation of reports prepared by the individual detailing how legal issues were identified and addressed in the conduct of a particular project
evaluation of industry projects conducted by the individual to address the compliance requirements for a specific sport, fitness or recreation organisation
case studies that allow the individual to address legal requirements for given situations
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the individual.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBGOV401A Implement Board member responsibilities
BSBMGT616A Develop and implement strategic plans
SITXHRM005A Lead and manage people.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVD04 SISXIND003 Maintain legal knowledge for organisation governance Unit of competency