Work Legally and Ethically Knowledge Assessment

a. Knowledge Assessment
Criteria
Unit code, name and release number
CHCLEG001- Work legally and ethically
Qualification/Course code, name and release number
CHC30113 – Certificate 111 in Early Childhood Education and Care (4)
CHC50113- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (4)
Student details
Student number
Student name

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Table Assessment instructions
Assessment
details Instructions
Assessment
overview
The objective of this assessment is to assess your skills
and knowledge required to identify and work within the
legal and ethical frameworks that apply to an individual
job role.
Assessment
Event number
2 of 5
Instructions for
the trainer and
assessor
This is a written assessment and will be assessing you
on your knowledge of the unit
This assessment is in two parts and includes an
Evidence Guide (marking tool).
1. Short Answer, Multiple Choice, True /False
questions
2. Evidence Guide
Detailed instruction for the assessment part is contained
at the beginning of the assessment:
· Assessment task introduction
· When the assessment task must take place
· Where the assessment task will take place
· Resources and equipment required to complete the
assessment task
· Specific assessment conditions (where required)
You must read the entire document before
commencing your assessment so you are aware of
all requirements.
Submission
instructions
On completion of this assessment, you are required to
upload it as per the instructions on your Online Learning
Support (OLS).
It is important that you keep a copy of all electronic and
hardcopy assessments submitted to TAFE.

Assessment
details Instructions
Conditions of
Assessment
Assessment conditions will require you to:
· Read the learning resources on the Online Learning
support (OLS)
· Complete and submit your written assessment onto
the Online Learning Support (OLS)
Assessment must ensure the use of:
· National Quality Framework for Early Childhood
Education and Care
· The relevant approved learning framework under
the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood
Education and Care.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered
Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory
competency requirements for assessors.
What do I need
to do to
achieve a
satisfactory
result?
To achieve a satisfactory result for this assessment, all
questions must be answered correctly.
You must ensure your assessment responses are
written in your own words (unless otherwise specified),
include where required
You must adhere to the word count requirements where
specified.
What do I need
to provide?
Computer and internet access
Due date and
time allowed
Due Date: Refer to your individual training plan on the
OLS
Venue: To be completed online.
Note: This assessment may be completed and
submitted prior to the commencement of work
placement.
Supervision The marking teacher may ask for additional evidence to
verify the authenticity of your submission and confirm
that the assessment task was completed by you.
Assessment
feedback,
In accordance with the TAFE NSW policy Manage
Assessment Appeals, all students have the right to

Assessment
details Instructions
review or
appeals
appeal an assessment decision in relation to how the
assessment was conducted and the outcome of the
assessment. Appeals must be lodged within 14 working
days of the formal notification of the result of the
assessment.
If you would like to request a review of your results or if
you have any concerns about your results, contact your
Teacher or Head Teacher. If they are unavailable,
contact the Student Administration Officer.
Contact your Head Teacher for the assessment appeals
procedures at your college/campus.

Knowledge Assessment Specific Task Instructions
Introduction: This task outlines the Knowledge Evidence and Assessment
Conditions your assessor will be marking you on for CHCLEG001 Work legally and
ethically.
This knowledge assessment will require you to apply your knowledge of the
following:
· Legislation that relates to early childhood education and care services.
· Legal and ethical obligations of your work role.
· Rights and responsibilities of educators and clients (children and families)
Your knowledge of the areas above will be assessed through a range of questions
including Short Answer, Multiple Choice, True /False questions.
The following tasks will need to be completed in full. You cannot leave questions
incomplete.
When: The knowledge assessment will take place according to the date and time on your
training plan. The knowledge assessment may be undertaken in a single session or broken
into sections with each section of the knowledge assessment conducted after the related
content topic for the unit. Total time available for this assessment is 2 hours.
Where: The assessment task will be completed digitally using a computer for online
submissions. A due date by which students must complete the assessment will be according
to the individual student training plan.
You must achieve competency in all the assessable tasks to satisfactorily complete the unit.
Resources and Equipment: To complete this knowledge assessment, you will need access to
a computer or online IT device. If you are completing a hard copy of the assessment, you will
need to supply your own pens. Students will also need access to the National Quality
Framework, National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework and relevant
legislation related to this unit. Other links have been provided in each question that directs
to a website link.
As you have been provided with resources to confirm or source information
from to answer the knowledge questions, it is important that all your answers
are in your own words and not copied directly from the source material. This

will ensure that you demonstrate your understanding and knowledge of the
unit requirements assist in confirming the authenticity of your work.
Specific assessment conditions:
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that
reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:
use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:
current legislation, regulations and codes of practice
organisation policies, procedures and protocols
modelling of industry operating conditions, including presence of problem-solving activities
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)
2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Part 1: Short answer, multiple choice and true/false
questions
1a. Identify the National law that sets out a national standard for most long day care, family
day care, out of school hours care services and preschools and kindergartens in Australia.
Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Act 2010 √
b. Identify the publication from the Early Childhood Australia organisation that would
inform you of your ethical responsibilities when working in early childhood education
and care service. Provide the URL and name.
Name: Early childhood Australia
URL: <<http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/our-publications/eca-code-
ethics/
2a. Describe the purpose of the Education and Care Services National Regulations (100
words)
Purpose of Education and Care Services National regulation is to support National Law
through providing detailed information about the operational requirement for
education and care services. They are have the purpose to provide safety health along
with helping to children by providing better education and care through services. They
also enable to ensure about the health and safety of children. It also provide support
services for continuing improving about their learning and education. Education and
care services National regulation includes service provider and family to deliver quality
services to their child and for their better growth and development. This can be effective
for their proper growth that can help them in future to live quality life.