List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Gather legal information required for business compliance | 1.1 Gather and analyse relevant , appropriately sourced legal information 1.2 Seek, analyse and evaluate expert advice 1.3 Clearly explain employer and employee obligations and responsibilities to management |
2. Identify legal risks | 2.1 Evaluate workplace policies, systems, controls and practices in terms of enterprise and legal requirements 2.2 Analyse workplace policies, procedures and systems for compliance with contractual and legal obligations 2.3 Identify key risk areas 2.4 Analyse risk level |
3. Ensure enterprise compliance with legal requirements | 3.1 Analyse current strategies for compliance with legal requirements 3.2 Provide feedback on compliance record to stakeholders 3.3 Develop, implement and communicate strategies to ensure compliance with legal requirements and minimise risk 3.4 Maintain currency of legal information |
4. Report enterprise compliance | 4.1 Maintain and secure records relating to systems, training, communication and non-compliance with legal requirements 4.2 Prepare compliance reports for internal personnel and external authorities as required 4.3 Record and make timely reports on non-compliance incidents to relevant internal personnel and external authorities 4.4 Prepare compliance reports and enterprise presentations for external authorities |
Candidates must demonstrate ability to identify, understand and interpret legal information in the context of the enterprise's business. Evidence must demonstrate the candidate's consistency of performance over time.
Candidates must:
analyse and maintain currency of legal information through independent research and/or professional development
read, analyse and interpret complex legal information
access relevant mathematical information
interpret monitoring data and prepare compliance reports
apply legal concepts, including duty of care, in developing and implementing enterprise operations and systems
apply teamwork strategies to foster stakeholder commitment and compliance with legal requirements
communicate legal information and requirements to all stakeholders, in a language and style suitable for the purpose and audience
determine the enterprise's level of legal and statutory compliance
interact and communicate with external authorities in a professional and open manner
promptly report non-compliance to relevant external authorities and enterprise personnel
determine corrective actions appropriate for the circumstances
present reports according to legal and enterprise requirements
use assertiveness, persuasion and negotiation as required
determine the responsibilities and liabilities of managers, directors, owners and employees and the consequences of non-compliance
maintain and secure records and record keeping systems to meet legal or statutory requirements
prepare briefing information for specialist legal advisors
identify enterprise requirements for specialist legal advice
Candidates must demonstrate an in depth technical and theoretical knowledge of:
relevant workplace health and safety, environmental, biosecurity, animal welfare and workplace requirements
sources of legal information
legal concepts including social justice, tort, negligence, consumer and employment law
legal requirements concerning food safety
relevant trade practices requirements
Competency must be demonstrated through sustained performance over time, at an appropriate level of responsibility and authority under typical operating and production conditions for the enterprise.
Methods of assessment must include:
a third-party referee report of sustained performance at appropriate level of authority and responsibility
assignment focusing on understanding and application of principles and theory to workplace operations
workplace projects focusing on company environment and conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.