CHCCS502A - Maintain legal and ethical work practices - Oten

Recognition for Unit of CompetencyUnit Number:CHCCS502AUnit Name:Maintain legal and ethical work practicesTeaching Section:Community ServicesStep 1: Read the unit competency requirements (If you have the skills/knowledge to meet these elements, go to step 2)Unit Descriptor:This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to maintain the application of legal and ethical work practices by monitoring,coordinating and promoting their importance in providing community services and supporting duty of care requirements1.2.3.ELEMENTSPromote the importance of applying legislationand common law relevant to work roleMonitor application of organisation policies andpracticesMonitor ethical work practicesPERFORMANCE CRITERIAIdentify and explain legal responsibilities and obligations relating to identified work role/sIdentify and explain key statutory and regulatory requirements relating to identified work role/sEncourage staff to clarify and fulfil duty of careresponsibilities in the course of practice, to accept responsibility and be accountable for own actions andto maintain confidentiality in line with organisation guidelinesIdentify and promote opportunities for staff to involve clients in decision-making and to seek clientagreement prior to service provisionMonitor work performance to ensure organisation policies, protocols and procedures are appropriatelyand consistently addressedProvide information and support to initiate and contribute to the review and development of policies andprotocols in line with work roleClarify scope of work for staff to address requirements of position specifications and role responsibilitiesProvide clarification for any uncertainty with regard to scope of practice in line with organisationrequirements and legal and ethicalguidelinesMonitor work instructions provided to staff to ensure their clarity and appropriateness in line withorganisation requirements and legal and ethical guidelinesMonitor service delivery to ensure client rights are protected and services are delivered to clients withrespect for diversity of personal values, beliefs and attitudesMonitor staff ability to use effective problem solving techniques when exposed to competing valuesystemsIdentify potential ethical issues and ethical dilemmas in the workplace and discuss with staff to ensuremaintenance of ethical work practicesUse codes of ethics to recognise and report unethical conduct according to established protocolsUnit Number:Unit Name:CHCCS502AMaintain legal and ethical work practices2012OTEN

Recognition for Unit of Competency4.Take corrective action when client rights andinterests are not being protectedEnsure client and/or their advocate/s are supported to identify and express their concernsInstigate and monitor referral of client and/or their advocate/s to advocacy services as appropriateManage client complaint/s in line with organisation policy and protocolsTake action in line with organisation protocols to address witnessed signs or evidence consistent withfinancial, physical, emotional, sexual abuse and/or neglect of the clientWork with an understanding and appreciation of the role and responsibilities of legal guardiansUnit Number:Unit Name:CHCCS502AMaintain legal and ethical work practices2012OTEN

Step 2: Complete your personal and unit detailsTAFE NSWStudent Number:Last Name:First Name:SAM Number:Unit Number:Unit Name:Step 3: List your evidence for recognitionList your evidence below providing as much detail as possible. Note: recognition can only be granted for a full unit of competency. If you canmeet most of these elements but not all, contact the appropriate teaching section to discuss gap training.Attach additional paper if more space is required.Qualifications &/orformal statementsProfessional Development& TrainingWork ExperienceOther Experience& SkillsList your qualifications and/or formalstatements relevant for this unit.Evidence may include: Statementof Attainment, Certificate, Diploma etc.List any other training and development activitiescompleted at work.Eg: Staff Development Activities, TrainingSessions, One to one training by a qualifiedsenior staff member.List what you do or have done at work thatmeets the unit description.Eg: activities, duties, projects. etc.Evidence may include: letter ofconfirmation from your employer, dutystatement.List your membership of organisations,voluntary work, community work or selfemployment/home business.Evidence may include: membershipcertificate, reference letter from clients.Student Declaration All information I provide to support this application is true and correct. Recognition Granted: YES NOSignature of Student:Reason for Non Approval (if applicable):Date submitted:Name of Assessor:Signature of Assessor:Date Processed:2011OTEN

Step 4: Attach all certified documents and sign the Student DeclarationDo not send original qualifications, formal completion statements or membership certificates. Instead, supply certified copies.Certified means you need to have your original documents sighted and a copy signed by:a Justice of the Peace (JP) or any Officer of the Courta teacher or Course Information Office at OTENa TAFE NSW staff memberTo find your local JP visithttp://jp.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/public/ .Note: If your name is different from that on the evidence documents you are submitting, you will also need to provide certified proof of yourchange of name, eg Marriage Certificate.Step 5: Complete the PURPLE 'Enrolment Adjustment-Recognition of prior learning andprevious stuies form for submission with your application.Once completed, the PURPLE Enrolment Adjustment form must be attached to the top of all documentation ready for submission.It is important to keep copies of all completed forms for your own reference.Step 6: Secure all documentation and submit (by post or in person)Electronically submitted versions will not be accepted. Applications must not be faxed or emailed, as the Assessor and the Delegate must sight theoriginal signatures of certification, as well as the applicant's own original signature.Important notes: Recognition applications will only be processed for currently enrolled students.If not currently enrolled, you need to apply to enrol by completing an OTEN Enrolment Application form that you must includewith your recognition application.Submit your completed application by post or in person to:If currently enrolledRecognition OfficerOTEN51 Wentworth RoadSTRATHFIELD NSW 2135If not currently enrolled (with your completed OTEN Enrolment Application form)Student ServicesOTEN Student Services - EnrolmentsLocked Bag 2012STRATHFIELD NSW 21352010OTEN