swp1lev comm serv legal
INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL & ETHICAL ISSUES IN COMMUNITY SERVICES
SWP1LEV
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are taught the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance, how to meet their responsibilities for ethical practice, and how to apply theser esponsibilities when developing and monitoring policies and procedures. This subject details the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and evaluate work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in relevant work areas, according to work, health and safety legislative requirements.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in one of the following course codes: HBCSW, HBCSB, HBCS, HBCSD, HBCSM, HBCSS.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply a critical lens to evaluating Work Health & Safety Policy procedures, practice and regulatory requirement
- Activities:
- Practical placement or simulated situations, multiple choice online quiz, Case study analysis, group presentation, case study assessment.
02. Explain ethical responsibilities across consultations and the operation and communication of work, health and safety.
- Activities:
- Practical placement or simulated situations, multiple choice online quiz, case study analysis, case study assessment
03. Understand the components of developing, monitoring and assessing compliance within risk control processes including referral to expert supports
- Activities:
- Practical placement or simulated situations, multiple choice online quiz, group presentation, case study assessment
04. Evaluate the priorities in establishing processes to maintain work health and safety standards
- Activities:
- Practical placement or simulated situations, multiple choice online quiz, group presentation, case study assessment
05. Recognise the broad responsibilities and duties of work, health and safety record keeping and information transfer
- Activities:
- Practical placement or simulated situations, multiple choice online quiz, case study analysis, group presentation, case study assessment
Subject options
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Bendigo (KanganInstitute), 2019, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 07 - 28
Eight 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 07 - 28
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legislation report and 10 mins group presentation (equivalent 1500 words) | Group presentation of service - Common service requirements and basic features of service/s protocols, scope, policies. Requires student to research community service organizations and present findings in class | 40 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Assessment (equivalent 1000 words) | Student to identify potential factors responsible for significant variations in work place health and safety of a provided case study. Student to demonstrate understanding of appropriate service response within compliance requirements. Students to identify referral pathways to address the needs of the organisation, worker and/or client with critical appraisal of evident risks in context of the service. | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Analysis (equivalent 1000 words) | Research and align a piece of legislation with a related theme of issues found in a community services setting. (NSW or Vic). Student to identify and analysis the ethical framework that applies to the work context, incorporating the scope of practice considerations as part of ethical practice and demonstrated understanding of the differing responsibilities to workers, clients and the broader community. | 25 | 01, 02, 05 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) | End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Bendigo (KanganInstitute), 2019, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Eight 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legislation report and 10 mins group presentation (equivalent 1500 words) | Group presentation of service - Common service requirements and basic features of service/s protocols, scope, policies. Requires student to research community service organizations and present findings in class | 40 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Assessment (equivalent 1000 words) | Student to identify potential factors responsible for significant variations in work place health and safety of a provided case study. Student to demonstrate understanding of appropriate service response within compliance requirements. Students to identify referral pathways to address the needs of the organisation, worker and/or client with critical appraisal of evident risks in context of the service. | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Analysis (equivalent 1000 words) | Research and align a piece of legislation with a related theme of issues found in a community services setting. (NSW or Vic). Student to identify and analysis the ethical framework that applies to the work context, incorporating the scope of practice considerations as part of ethical practice and demonstrated understanding of the differing responsibilities to workers, clients and the broader community. | 25 | 01, 02, 05 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) | End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Dandenong, 2019, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 07 - 28
Fifteen 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 07 - 28
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legislation report and 10 mins group presentation (equivalent 1500 words) | Group presentation of service - Common service requirements and basic features of service/s protocols, scope, policies. Requires student to research community service organizations and present findings in class | 40 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Assessment (equivalent 1000 words) | Student to identify potential factors responsible for significant variations in work place health and safety of a provided case study. Student to demonstrate understanding of appropriate service response within compliance requirements. Students to identify referral pathways to address the needs of the organisation, worker and/or client with critical appraisal of evident risks in context of the service. | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Analysis (equivalent 1000 words) | Research and align a piece of legislation with a related theme of issues found in a community services setting. (NSW or Vic). Student to identify and analysis the ethical framework that applies to the work context, incorporating the scope of practice considerations as part of ethical practice and demonstrated understanding of the differing responsibilities to workers, clients and the broader community. | 25 | 01, 02, 05 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) | End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Dandenong, 2019, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Fifteen 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legislation report and 10 mins group presentation (equivalent 1500 words) | Group presentation of service - Common service requirements and basic features of service/s protocols, scope, policies. Requires student to research community service organizations and present findings in class | 40 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Assessment (equivalent 1000 words) | Student to identify potential factors responsible for significant variations in work place health and safety of a provided case study. Student to demonstrate understanding of appropriate service response within compliance requirements. Students to identify referral pathways to address the needs of the organisation, worker and/or client with critical appraisal of evident risks in context of the service. | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Analysis (equivalent 1000 words) | Research and align a piece of legislation with a related theme of issues found in a community services setting. (NSW or Vic). Student to identify and analysis the ethical framework that applies to the work context, incorporating the scope of practice considerations as part of ethical practice and demonstrated understanding of the differing responsibilities to workers, clients and the broader community. | 25 | 01, 02, 05 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) | End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Frankston, 2019, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 07 - 28
Fifteen 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 07 - 28
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legislation report and 10 mins group presentation (equivalent 1500 words) | Group presentation of service - Common service requirements and basic features of service/s protocols, scope, policies. Requires student to research community service organizations and present findings in class | 40 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Assessment (equivalent 1000 words) | Student to identify potential factors responsible for significant variations in work place health and safety of a provided case study. Student to demonstrate understanding of appropriate service response within compliance requirements. Students to identify referral pathways to address the needs of the organisation, worker and/or client with critical appraisal of evident risks in context of the service. | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Analysis (equivalent 1000 words) | Research and align a piece of legislation with a related theme of issues found in a community services setting. (NSW or Vic). Student to identify and analysis the ethical framework that applies to the work context, incorporating the scope of practice considerations as part of ethical practice and demonstrated understanding of the differing responsibilities to workers, clients and the broader community. | 25 | 01, 02, 05 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) | End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Frankston, 2019, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Fifteen 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legislation report and 10 mins group presentation (equivalent 1500 words) | Group presentation of service - Common service requirements and basic features of service/s protocols, scope, policies. Requires student to research community service organizations and present findings in class | 40 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Assessment (equivalent 1000 words) | Student to identify potential factors responsible for significant variations in work place health and safety of a provided case study. Student to demonstrate understanding of appropriate service response within compliance requirements. Students to identify referral pathways to address the needs of the organisation, worker and/or client with critical appraisal of evident risks in context of the service. | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Analysis (equivalent 1000 words) | Research and align a piece of legislation with a related theme of issues found in a community services setting. (NSW or Vic). Student to identify and analysis the ethical framework that applies to the work context, incorporating the scope of practice considerations as part of ethical practice and demonstrated understanding of the differing responsibilities to workers, clients and the broader community. | 25 | 01, 02, 05 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) | End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Mildura (SuniTAFE), 2019, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 07 - 28
Fifteen 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 07 - 28
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legislation report and 10 mins group presentation (equivalent 1500 words) | Group presentation of service - Common service requirements and basic features of service/s protocols, scope, policies. Requires student to research community service organizations and present findings in class | 40 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Assessment (equivalent 1000 words) | Student to identify potential factors responsible for significant variations in work place health and safety of a provided case study. Student to demonstrate understanding of appropriate service response within compliance requirements. Students to identify referral pathways to address the needs of the organisation, worker and/or client with critical appraisal of evident risks in context of the service. | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Analysis (equivalent 1000 words) | Research and align a piece of legislation with a related theme of issues found in a community services setting. (NSW or Vic). Student to identify and analysis the ethical framework that applies to the work context, incorporating the scope of practice considerations as part of ethical practice and demonstrated understanding of the differing responsibilities to workers, clients and the broader community. | 25 | 01, 02, 05 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) | End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Mildura (SuniTAFE), 2019, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Fifteen 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legislation report and 10 mins group presentation (equivalent 1500 words) | Group presentation of service - Common service requirements and basic features of service/s protocols, scope, policies. Requires student to research community service organizations and present findings in class | 40 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Assessment (equivalent 1000 words) | Student to identify potential factors responsible for significant variations in work place health and safety of a provided case study. Student to demonstrate understanding of appropriate service response within compliance requirements. Students to identify referral pathways to address the needs of the organisation, worker and/or client with critical appraisal of evident risks in context of the service. | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Analysis (equivalent 1000 words) | Research and align a piece of legislation with a related theme of issues found in a community services setting. (NSW or Vic). Student to identify and analysis the ethical framework that applies to the work context, incorporating the scope of practice considerations as part of ethical practice and demonstrated understanding of the differing responsibilities to workers, clients and the broader community. | 25 | 01, 02, 05 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) | End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Shepparton (GOTAFE), 2019, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 07 - 28
Six 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 07 - 28
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legislation report and 10 mins group presentation (equivalent 1500 words) | Group presentation of service - Common service requirements and basic features of service/s protocols, scope, policies. Requires student to research community service organizations and present findings in class | 40 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Assessment (equivalent 1000 words) | Student to identify potential factors responsible for significant variations in work place health and safety of a provided case study. Student to demonstrate understanding of appropriate service response within compliance requirements. Students to identify referral pathways to address the needs of the organisation, worker and/or client with critical appraisal of evident risks in context of the service. | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Analysis (equivalent 1000 words) | Research and align a piece of legislation with a related theme of issues found in a community services setting. (NSW or Vic). Student to identify and analysis the ethical framework that applies to the work context, incorporating the scope of practice considerations as part of ethical practice and demonstrated understanding of the differing responsibilities to workers, clients and the broader community. | 25 | 01, 02, 05 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) | End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Shepparton (GOTAFE), 2019, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Six 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legislation report and 10 mins group presentation (equivalent 1500 words) | Group presentation of service - Common service requirements and basic features of service/s protocols, scope, policies. Requires student to research community service organizations and present findings in class | 40 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Assessment (equivalent 1000 words) | Student to identify potential factors responsible for significant variations in work place health and safety of a provided case study. Student to demonstrate understanding of appropriate service response within compliance requirements. Students to identify referral pathways to address the needs of the organisation, worker and/or client with critical appraisal of evident risks in context of the service. | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Analysis (equivalent 1000 words) | Research and align a piece of legislation with a related theme of issues found in a community services setting. (NSW or Vic). Student to identify and analysis the ethical framework that applies to the work context, incorporating the scope of practice considerations as part of ethical practice and demonstrated understanding of the differing responsibilities to workers, clients and the broader community. | 25 | 01, 02, 05 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) | End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Wodonga (Wodonga TAFE), 2019, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 07 - 28
Six 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 07 - 28
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legislation report and 10 mins group presentation (equivalent 1500 words) | Group presentation of service - Common service requirements and basic features of service/s protocols, scope, policies. Requires student to research community service organizations and present findings in class | 40 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Assessment (equivalent 1000 words) | Student to identify potential factors responsible for significant variations in work place health and safety of a provided case study. Student to demonstrate understanding of appropriate service response within compliance requirements. Students to identify referral pathways to address the needs of the organisation, worker and/or client with critical appraisal of evident risks in context of the service. | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Analysis (equivalent 1000 words) | Research and align a piece of legislation with a related theme of issues found in a community services setting. (NSW or Vic). Student to identify and analysis the ethical framework that applies to the work context, incorporating the scope of practice considerations as part of ethical practice and demonstrated understanding of the differing responsibilities to workers, clients and the broader community. | 25 | 01, 02, 05 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) | End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Wodonga (Wodonga TAFE), 2019, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Six 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legislation report and 10 mins group presentation (equivalent 1500 words) | Group presentation of service - Common service requirements and basic features of service/s protocols, scope, policies. Requires student to research community service organizations and present findings in class | 40 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Assessment (equivalent 1000 words) | Student to identify potential factors responsible for significant variations in work place health and safety of a provided case study. Student to demonstrate understanding of appropriate service response within compliance requirements. Students to identify referral pathways to address the needs of the organisation, worker and/or client with critical appraisal of evident risks in context of the service. | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Individual Case Analysis (equivalent 1000 words) | Research and align a piece of legislation with a related theme of issues found in a community services setting. (NSW or Vic). Student to identify and analysis the ethical framework that applies to the work context, incorporating the scope of practice considerations as part of ethical practice and demonstrated understanding of the differing responsibilities to workers, clients and the broader community. | 25 | 01, 02, 05 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) | End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |