INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL & ETHICAL ISSUES IN COMMUNITY SERVICES
SWP1LEV
2021
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 these responsibilities 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.
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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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
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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Bendigo (Kangan Institute), 2021, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 7 - 28
Eight 3.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 7 - 28
One 70.00 h placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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 | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Dandenong (Chisholm Institute), 2021, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 7 - 28
Fifteen 3.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 7 - 28
One 70.00 h placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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 | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Frankston (Chisholm Institute), 2021, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 7 - 28
Fifteen 3.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 7 - 28
One 70.00 h placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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 | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Mildura (Suni TAFE), 2021, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 7 - 28
Fifteen 3.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 7 - 28
One 70.00 h placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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 | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Shepparton (GOTAFE), 2021, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 7 - 28
Six 6.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 7 - 28
One 70.00 h placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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 | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Wodonga (Wodonga TAFE), 2021, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 7 - 28
Six 6.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 7 - 28
One 70.00 h placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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 | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Bendigo (Kangan Institute), 2021, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Eight 3.00 h 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 70.00 h 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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 | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Dandenong (Chisholm Institute), 2021, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Fifteen 3.00 h 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 70.00 h 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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 | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Frankston (Chisholm Institute), 2021, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Fifteen 3.00 h 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 70.00 h 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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 | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Mildura (Suni TAFE), 2021, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Fifteen 3.00 h 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 70.00 h 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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 | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Shepparton (GOTAFE), 2021, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Six 6.00 h 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 70.00 h 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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 | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Wodonga (Wodonga TAFE), 2021, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzie Cowan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 52
Six 6.00 h 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 70.00 h 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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 | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
| Individual Online quiz (equivalent 800 words) End of semester quiz - knowledge based test, x10 multiple choice questions based on key learning of subject materials. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |