swp1lev comm serv legal
INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL & ETHICAL ISSUES IN COMMUNITY SERVICES
SWP1LEV
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject describes the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities, and then develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities. This subject describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and evaluate work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area, according to WHS legislative requirements.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled 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. Research information required for legal compliance.
- Activities:
- Class room teaching; group discussion; workplace or practical placement or simulated situations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
02. Determine ethical responsibilities.
- Activities:
- Class room teaching; group discussion; workplace or practical placement or simulated situations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
03. Develop and communicate policies and procedures.
- Activities:
- Class room teaching; group discussion; workplace or practical placement or simulated situations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
04. Monitor compliance.
- Activities:
- Class room teaching; group discussion; workplace or practical placement or simulated situations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
05. Maintain knowledge of compliance requirements.
- Activities:
- Class room teaching; group discussion; workplace or practical placement or simulated situations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
06. Establish work health and safety practices.
- Activities:
- Class room teaching; group discussion; workplace or practical placement or simulated situations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
07. Develop and provide consulatative WHS activities to provide advice in relation to work health and safety issues.
- Activities:
- Class room teaching; group discussion; workplace or practical placement or simulated situations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
08. Monitor compliance with risk control processes and evaluate and maintain WHS.
- Activities:
- Class room teaching; group discussion; workplace or practical placement or simulated situations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
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Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 07 - 28
One 36.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 52
One 36.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Bendigo, 2017, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 07 - 28
One 36.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Bendigo, 2017, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 52
One 36.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Dandenong, 2017, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 07 - 28
One 36.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Dandenong, 2017, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 52
One 36.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Mildura, 2017, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 07 - 28
One 36.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Mildura, 2017, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 52
One 36.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Shepparton, 2017, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 07 - 28
One 36.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
Shepparton, 2017, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 52
One 36.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |