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Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care

Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCECE055
State Code
ODK42
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
10/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/11/2021
Field of Education
090503 - Children’s Services
Original Release Date
30/11/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and meet legal and ethical obligations. This includes the ability to recognise potential and actual examples of non-compliance with regulatory requirements and contribute to the continuous improvement of practice.This unit applies to educators who work according to established policies and procedures in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify legal and ethical obligations.
  • 1.1. Identify and access authoritative sources of information.
  • 1.2. Correctly interpret sources of information about the legal and ethical requirements that apply to the contemporary work role.
  • 1.3. Identify the scope and nature of own rights and responsibilities in the job role.
2. Meet legal and ethical obligations.
  • 2.1. Adhere to legal and ethical requirements in work practice according to service policies and procedures and scope of role.
  • 2.2. Identify potential ethical issues and dilemmas including conflict of interest and discuss with an appropriate person.
  • 2.3. Identify potential or actual situations of non-compliance and report according to service procedures.
3. Contribute to workplace improvements.
  • 3.1. Identify situations where work practices could be improved to meet legal and ethical responsibilities.
  • 3.2. Share feedback through constructive communication with colleagues and supervisors.
  • 3.3. Identify and take opportunities to contribute to the review and development of policies and procedures.
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