Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:05 AM AWST
22/07/2026 7:05 AM AWST
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Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions
Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions
Unit of competency
National Code
FNSINC504
FNSINC504
State Code
BBH69
BBH69
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/05/2018
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
09/05/2018
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply ethical principles to decision making and to act in line with ethical principles. It applies to individuals who use ethical principles and apply ethical frameworks to decide on, carry out, and evaluate the effectiveness of a course of action in response to an ethical situation in their workplace.The skills in this unit must be applied according to commonwealth, state and territory legislation, and applicable national standards and industry codes of practice or similar instruments.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Financial Services Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on regulatory requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Frame the ethical question applicable to the situation
- 1.1 Analyse the facts of the ethical situation
- 1.2 Identify the ethical principles at issue in the situation
- 1.3 Analyse the influence of psychological tendencies and decision-making biases on how a situation is understood
- 1.4 Identify regulatory requirements that may be breached if situation is not addressed
- 1.5 Analyse ethical situation in the context of the organisation’s purpose and values
- 1.6 Evaluate impact on the organisation’s reputation if response to situation was in the public domain
2. Determine ethical response to the situation
- 2.1 Identify key stakeholders and analyse what is at stake for them
- 2.2 Analyse situation using an ethical decision-making framework and determine preferred course of action
- 2.3 Identify situational and/or psychological barriers impeding the analysis of, and response to, ethical situation
- 2.4 Seek advice on proposed actions from trusted adviser in the case of highly complex or sensitive matters
- 2.5 Formulate strategies and processes for responding to situational and psychological barriers
3. Develop implementation plan and carry out ethical response to the situation
- 3.1 Develop an implementation plan for ethical response, including what data to gather, with whom to communicate, and in what sequence
- 3.2 Identify reasons and rationalisations that may be encountered when speaking up on ethical issues, and analyse how to respond to them
- 3.3 Identify risks and stakeholder concerns, and communication strategies that acknowledge and mitigate them
- 3.4 Decide whether to proceed independently or with the support of a trusted colleague and carry out planned ethical response
4. Evaluate the outcomes of the ethical response
- 4.1 Evaluate outcomes of response to ethical situation, including whether the issue has been resolved and whether other courses of action could or should have been taken
- 4.2 Determine consequences of action for self and affected parties
- 4.3 Analyse what the outcomes of the course of action reveal about own and organisational values
- 4.4 Identify improved approaches for responding to future ethical situations
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEC13 | FNSINC514 | Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions | Unit of competency |