Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to ensure business compliance with legislation across a broad range of operational areas. Ability to research and apply relevant legal information to business operations is the key focus of the unit. This is combined with a general knowledge of the legal framework in which businesses in different contexts operate. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to senior personnel and operational managers responsible for ensuring overall business compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. The unit does not cover the specialist skills and knowledge required by legal experts or managers whose primary role relates to compliance. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit is packaged will assist in identifying employability skills requirements. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Research the legal information required for business compliance. |
1.1 |
Identify sources of relevant legal and licensing information and advice. |
1.2 |
Determine compliance needs for the business by accessing, selecting and analysing all information on relevant legal and licensing requirements . |
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1.3 |
Determine risks, penalties and consequences of non-compliance. |
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2 |
Ensure compliance with legal requirements. |
2.1 |
Assess the need for specialist legal advice and seek assistance where appropriate. |
2.2 |
Record and distribute relevant legal information to colleagues at appropriate times and in suitable formats for the intended audience. |
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2.3 |
Organise information updates and training for colleagues and staff where appropriate. |
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2.4 |
Establish and monitor workplace systems and procedures , including a risk management approach to ensure compliance with legal requirements. |
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2.5 |
Identify aspects of operations that may infringe or potentially infringe laws and solicit advice on how to develop and implement modifications. |
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3 |
Update legal knowledge. |
3.1 |
Use formal and informal research to update the legal knowledge required for business compliance. |
3.2 |
Share updated knowledge with colleagues and incorporate into workplace planning and operations. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit:
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The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Methods of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Assessing employability skills |
Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts. Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. |
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Sources of relevant legal and licensing information may include: |
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Legal and licensing requirements may relate to: |
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Workplace systems and procedures to ensure compliance with legislation may relate to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
Cross-Sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Governance and Legal Compliance |