Unit of competency Outline
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Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCS400B
CHCCS400B
State Code
D8556
D8556
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/08/2012
Field of Education
090513 - Counselling
Original Release Date
07/08/2012
Nominal Hours
50
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work within a legal and ethical framework that supports duty of care requirements
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Demonstrate an understanding of legislation and common law relevant to work role
- 1.1 Demonstrate in all work, an understanding of the legal responsibilities and obligations of the work role
- 1.2 Demonstrate key statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to the work role
- 1.3 Fulfil duty of care responsibilities in the course of practice
- 1.4 Accept responsibility for own actions
- 1.5 Maintain confidentiality
- 1.6 Where possible, seek the agreement of the client prior to providing services
2. Follow identified policies and practices
- 2.1 Perform work within identified policies, protocols and procedures
- 2.2 Contribute to the review and development of policies and protocols as appropriate
- 2.3 Work within position specifications and role responsibilities
- 2.4 Seek clarification when unsure of scope of practice as defined by position description or specific work role requirements
- 2.5 Seek clarification of unclear instructions
3. Work ethically
- 3.1 Protect the rights of the client when delivering services
- 3.2 Use effective problem solving techniques when exposed to competing value systems
- 3.3 Ensure services are available to all clients regardless of personal values, beliefs, attitudes and culture
- 3.4 Recognise potential ethical issues and ethical dilemmas in the workplace and discuss with an appropriate person
- 3.5 Recognise unethical conduct and report to an appropriate person
- 3.6 Work within boundaries applicable to work role
- 3.7 Demonstrate effective application of guidelines and legal requirements relating to disclosure and confidentiality
- 3.8 Demonstrate awareness of own personal values and attitudes and take into account to ensure non-judgemental practice
- 3.9 Recognise, avoid and/or address any conflict of interest
4. Recognise and respond when client rights and interests are not being protected
- 4.1 Support the client and/or their advocate/s to identify and express their concerns
- 4.2 Refer client and/or their advocate/s to advocacy services if appropriate
- 4.3 Follow identified policy and protocols when managing a complaint
- 4.4 Recognise witnessed signs consistent with financial, physical, emotional, sexual abuse and neglect of the client and report to an appropriate person as required
- 4.5 Recognise and respond to cultural/linguistic religious diversity, for example providing interpreters where necessary
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2327 | CHCCS400A | Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC843 | CHCCS400C | Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework | Unit of competency |