Modification History
The release details of this endorsed unit of competency set are in the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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Reduction of repetition. No changes to competency outcome. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply legislation relevant to organisation operations. The unit focuses on analysis and interpretation of relevant legislation to inform the review of current organisation systems to determine compliance with legal obligations and promote the modification or development and implementation of systems to promote organisation compliance.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to staff in leadership and supervisory roles, responsible for organisation systems in a variety of sport, fitness and recreation environments. This may include staff working as program, recreation or swim school coordinators or managers across a range of programs and locations, sport development officers or administrators as well as those working in outdoor field locations, such as outdoor leaders and logistics coordinators.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
1. Analyse laws and legal principles. |
1.1. Identify and access sources of laws and legal information that relate to the organisation. 1.2. Analyse laws and legal information and identify implications for the organisation. 1.3. Record information and communicate to appropriate personnel . |
2. Analyse the implications of contracts. |
2.1. Identify the types of contracts used by the organisation and the rationale for their use. 2.2. Identify and analyse contractual obligations and their implications for individuals and the organisation. |
3. Review current organisational systems to determine legal compliance. |
3.1. Identify and assess current organisation policies and procedures and implementation strategies to determine compliance with legal requirements. 3.2. Identify aspects of organisation operations that may infringe or not meet legal obligations. 3.3. Assess the need for and access legal advice on infringements and gaps where appropriate. 3.4. Report and document outcomes of assessment and make recommendations for required actions to address infringements and gaps to relevant personnel. 3.5. Circulate recommendations to affected staff for feedback and discussion. |
4. Modify organisational systems to promote compliance. |
4.1. Develop or modify policies, procedures and implementation strategies as appropriate based on recommendations and feedback to promote compliance with legal obligations. 4.2. Document new or modified policies, procedures and implementation strategies. 4.3. Communicate new or modified policies, procedures and implementation strategies within organisation. 4.4. Implement new or modified policies, procedures and implementation strategies and monitor their effectiveness in complying with legal requirements. |
5. Update legal knowledge. |
5.1. Update legal knowledge and share with colleagues. 5.2. Use updated knowledge in planning for workplace systems and operational processes. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
Assessment must also ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended for example:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Sources may include: |
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Laws and legal information may include: |
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Implications may include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Types of contracts may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Implementation strategies may include: |
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Required actions may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Cross-Sector
Competency Field
Working in Industry