CHC52015 Diploma: CHCLEG003 Manage Legal & Ethical Compliance Kit

This assignment focuses on CHCLEG003, which is about managing legal and ethical compliance within the context of community services, specifically for the CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services specializing in Case Management. It includes a knowledge assessment covering reliable sources of information on compliance requirements, the role of local and national government departments and regulatory agencies, and the functions of industry associations relevant to community service delivery in Australia. The assignment requires candidates to demonstrate their understanding of these concepts and their application in a practical setting, providing detailed descriptions and references to support their answers. The document also includes a RPL Kit Cover Sheet, important instructions for candidates, and sections for workplace evidence, third-party reports, and a submission guide checklist.

CHC52015 Diploma in
Community Services
Specialising in Case Management
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL Kit)
CHCLEG003 – Manage Legal and
Ethical Compliance
ASSESSMENT
WORKBOOK
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS...........................................................................3
RPL KIT COVER SHEET.......................................................................4
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ..................................................................5
CHCLEG003 – MANAGE LEGAL AND ETHICAL COMPLIANCE.....................6
I. Knowledge Assessment..........................................................................................6
KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT...................................................................7
Part 1 – Managing legal and ethical compliance...................................................7
II. Workplace Evidence................................................................................................46
III. Third Party Report & Supervisor Testimonial..................................................51
IV. Evidence Submission Guide Checklist..............................................................58
RPL KIT CHECKLIST.........................................................................61
FEEDBACK........................................................................................ 62
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RPL KITCOVER SHEET
COURSE CODE AND TITLE:
CHC52015
Diploma of Community Services
specialising in Case Management
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: CHCLEG003
Manage legal and ethical compliance
FIRST AND SURNAME:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
Please read the Candidate Declaration below and if you
agree to the terms of the declaration sign and date in
the space provided.
By submitting this work, I declare that:
 I have been advised of the assessment requirements, have
been made aware of my rights and responsibilities as an
assessment candidate, and choose to be assessed at this
time.
 I am aware that there is a limit to the number of
submissions that I can make for each assessment, and I am
submitting all documents required to complete this
assessment kit.
 I have organised and named the files I am submitting
according to the instructions provided and I am aware that
my assessor will not assess work that cannot be clearly
identified and may request the work be resubmitted
according to the correct process.
 This work is my own and contains no material written by
another person except where due reference is made. I am
aware that a false declaration may lead to the withdrawal of
a qualification or statement of attainment.
 I am aware that there is a policy of checking the validity of
qualifications that I submit as evidence as well as the
qualifications/evidence of parties who verify my
performance or observable skills (where applicable). I give
my consent to contact these parties for verification
purposes.
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Name : Signature: Date:
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ
Before proceeding with the RPL assessments included in this kit,
ensure that you:
Have spoken to your Assessor through initial consultation.
Have been provided feedback from your Assessor that you
are eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning for the
following unit of competency:
 CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical
compliance
Have submitted the Authority to Release Information
duly completed and signed by your workplace supervisor/
representative to your assessor.
Important: If you have not completed any of the above,
contact your Assessor now for further guidance on
how to proceed with your application for Recognition
of Prior Learning (RPL) Kit.
IMPORTANT: If you have already completed the unit
CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical compliance
through a registered training organisation – please
upload a certified copy of the statement of attainment
for this unit / copy of qualification which includes this
unit.
The code and name of the unit must exactly match the
one named above – if it does not, please proceed with
completion of this booklet or contact the
trainer/assessor for further advice.
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CHCLEG003 – MANAGE LEGAL AND ETHICAL COMPLIANCE
I. Knowledge Assessment
The questions in this part of the booklet cover the generic
underpinning knowledge in the following relevant unit of competency:
CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical compliance
You must answer all questions using your own words. Some
questions cover processes you would have likely encountered in your
previous or current workplace. Ideally, you should be able to answer
these questions based on the processes in place at the workplace.
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KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT
Part 1 – Managing legal and ethical compliance
1. Crucial to your work role in case management in community services
is a solid understanding of legal and ethical compliance
requirements.
Which of the following are reliable sources of information about
compliance requirements. From the options below, select only six
(6).
☐ a. Federal Register of Legislation
(www.legislation.gov.au)
☐ b. Legal specialists (e.g. lawyers)
☐ c. Relevant legislation and regulations
☐ d. Newspapers, tabloids, and magazines
☐ e. Peak bodies and industry associations
☐ f. Local, state/territory, national government
bodies
☐ g. Social media platforms (e.g. Facebook and
Twitter)
☐ h. Relevant supervisors, managers, or other
industry personnel
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2. Provide one (1) local government department or regulatory agency
in your state or territory relevant to the delivery of community
services and provide a description of the department of the agency,
including their function and how they operate.
Guidance: Indicate your state or territory for your assessor’s
reference.
Your state or territory Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
One (1) local
government
department or
regulatory agency in
your state or territory
Department of Family and Community
Services (New South Wales)
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Description of its
function and how they
operate
The Department was established as a
cluster agency from the governmental
Department of community services,
Department of housing and the NSW
Department of Ageing.
Some of the functions and the operations
of the department include supporting the
vulnerable group of people so that they
can smoothly participate in their
economic and social life which in turn will
result in building stronger communities.
The department provides proper funding
to the non government organizations. The
agency furthermore enables protection of
the young people and the children from
the potential risks or threats or harm. The
agency furthermore aims towards
improving the lives of the people in the
state by making them realize their
potential.
Some of the values, vision and objectives
of the agency include the following:
 To protect the children and the old
people from neglect and abuse
 To support the people with
disabilities
 To enable support to the individuals
experiencing domestic violence and
family issues
 To guide people towards
participation of economic and social
life.
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3. Listed below are some of the national government departments and
regulatory agencies relevant to the delivery of community services in
Australia. Describe their function and how they operate.
Guidance: Include a reference to where the information was sourced
(i.e. a web address)
National government
departments and
regulatory agencies
Functions and Operations
Aged and Community
Services Australia
The department of Aged & Community Services
Australia represents leads and supports the members
of the country and the state to achieve excellence for
the provision of affordable and quality housing and
community care services together with residential
care services for the elderly people.
The department serves as one national body and one
voice
Secretariat of
National Aboriginal
and Islander Child
Care (SNAICC)
The Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander
Child Care (SNAICC) is committed towards pursuing
8 main priorities that includes
 Support to the families to care for the children.
 Value and respect towards the Aboriginal and
the Torres Strait Islander Culture
 Healing and reparations for the stolen
generations
 Self-determination in the protection of the
child
 Thrive by the five with the live culture
Department of Social
Services Australia
The Department of Social services of Australia is
responsible for the programs and the policies, which
helps to develop a fair and strong society for the
Australians. The department implements and
develops social policies for carrying out their
responsibilities like communities and vulnerable
people, disability and cares, children and families,
support of the housing, mental health etc.
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Mental Health
Australia
The Mental Health Australia targets to promote
communities with mental health, promote education
on the issues related to mental health of the
Australians, conduct relevant researches and
influence mental health reforms for the
representation of relevant interests on member’s
partners and communities (Government of Western
Australia Department of Health, 2018). The
department provides leadership and proper direction
towards the promotion of benefits and importance of
the mental health of the community.
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