Certificate IV in Community Services - In Australia

CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically

Topic 1: Identify and respond to legal requirements.

1.1.a

From what sources can you gather information about the legal requirements that apply to your work role?

1.1.b

List at least six forms of legislation that apply to community service work.

1.2.a

How would you identify the scope and nature of your own legal responsibilities and role?

1.2.b

Why is it necessary to clearly understand the scope and nature of your own legal responsibilities?

1.3.a

What legislation will impact on the scope and roles of community service workers?

1.3.b

Workers must adhere to specific legal requirements, including duty of care. Explain how duty of care responsibilities, which are both a legal and ethical responsibility, impact on the work they do.

1.4.a

If you recognise potential or actual breaches of legislation what action should you take?

1.4.b

What situations might constitute a breach of privacy legislation?