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Adhere to ethical standards in family dispute resolution

Adhere to ethical standards in family dispute resolution

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCDSP002
State Code
AWB19
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/05/2016
Field of Education
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
04/05/2016
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine ethical responsibilities, apply ethical standards to the dispute resolution process and reflect on ethical practice. This unit applies to dispute resolution practitioners managing complex family dispute resolution using a variety of facilitative processes within the family law environment.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine ethical responsibilities
  • 1.1 Identify and analyse the ethical framework that applies to own dispute resolution practice
  • 1.2 Evaluate responsibilities to self, co-workers, clients and the broader community
  • 1.3 Develop and incorporate models of work that reflect ethical responsibilities
2. Apply ethical standards to the dispute resolution process
  • 2.1 Model ethical behaviour in dispute resolution practice
  • 2.2 Inform participants of their rights and obligations
  • 2.3 Provide information to participants to support ethical practice
  • 2.4 Develop reports and documentation in a way that supports ethical practice
  • 2.5 Identify situations where ethical dilemmas or issues may arise
  • 2.6 Take reasonable and timely steps to avoid potential ethical dilemmas or issues
  • 2.7 Use problem solving and critical thinking skills to resolve ethical issues
  • 2.8 Terminate the dispute resolution process and use referral according to ethical standards when issues cannot be resolved
3. Reflect on ethical practice
  • 3.1 Use existing cases and evaluations to inform reflection
  • 3.2 Evaluate own responses to ethical situations and identify areas for improvement
  • 3.3 Identify and pursue professional development through ongoing reflective practice, collegial collaboration, and professional reading
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State Code National Code Title Type
AYY5 CHC81115 Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution Qualification