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Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements

Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFGN4001
State Code
OAI94
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/05/2019
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
22/05/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and use information that supports ethical and compliant work practice or product specification in the relevant industry. It includes the requirement to be able to maintain currency of knowledge.This unit applies to any individual whose work involves taking responsibility for determining and following the compliance regimes and ethical frameworks that apply to an area of work. This may include work in design, manufacture and service and/or product provision.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research information
  • 1.1 Identify credible sources of compliance and ethical practice information
  • 1.2 Evaluate areas of work and determine scope of requirements
  • 1.3 Access and interpret information relevant to the specific area of work
  • 1.4 Identify risks, penalties and consequences of non-compliance and unethical approaches
  • 1.5 Organise and store gathered information in a format that allows for ongoing use
2. Use information in work practice
  • 2.1 Recognise work situations where ethical and compliance requirements must be considered
  • 2.2 Apply and adapt specific and relevant information to the work situation and maintain accurate work records
  • 2.3 Communicate and promote ethical and compliance considerations to clients and colleagues based on the work situation
  • 2.4 Recognise actual or potential non-compliance or unethical practice and use effective problem-solving to develop response
  • 2.5 Recognise situations requiring specialist expert advice and assess and obtain credible sources of assistance
3. Maintain currency of knowledge
  • 3.1 Identify and use opportunities to maintain knowledge of current compliance requirements and ethical frameworks
  • 3.2 Share updated knowledge with colleagues and clients and support improved practice through discussion
  • 3.3 Identify situations where work practices could be improved to meet compliance and ethical responsibilities
  • 3.4 Support improved practice through proactive engagement in review and adjustment of processes and protocols
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