The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range of Variables.

Critical Aspects of Evidence

The capacity to implement a systematic approach to identifying, managing and meeting legal business requirements and

Interpreting compliance data and formulating appropriate action

Underpinning Knowledge*

* At this level the learner must demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts.

National, State/Territory and Local Government legislative requirements affecting business operation, especially in regard to Occupational Health and Safety and environmental issues, EEO, industrial relations and anti-discrimination

Relevant OHS responsibilities and procedures

Business registration and licensing requirements

Legal rights and obligations of alternative ownership structures

Relevant taxation and related legislative requirements and legal rights and responsibilities related to the business

Bookkeeping and record keeping procedures to meet minimum financial and legal requirements

Award and enterprise agreements, where required

Industrial law relevant to recruitment and dismissal of employees

Creation and termination of relevant legal contracts

Duty of care imposed by Law of Torts

Relevant industry codes of practice

Relevant consumer legislation

Underpinning Skills

Literacy skills to interpret legal requirements, develop company policies and procedures and analyse compliance information

Communication, reporting and consultation skills necessary for the business operation

Time management skills to prioritise tasks and to meet datelines

Ability to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities

Resource Implications

The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

Consistency of Performance

In order to achieve consistency of performance, evidence should be collected over a set period of time which is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations

Context/s of Assessment

Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, including paying particular attention to the critical aspects and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide, and within the scope as defined by the Range of Variables

Assessment must take account of the endorsed assessment guidelines in the Business Services Training Package

Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment

Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies and the business services common competencies for the particular AQF level. Refer to the Key Competency Levels at the end of this unit

Key Competency Levels

Collecting, analysing and organising information (Level 3) - to determine business legal requirements

Communicating ideas and information (Level 2) - to establish business structure

Planning and organising activities (Level 3) - to comply with legal requirements for the business legal structure

Working with teams and others (Level 2) - to obtain compliance with legal requirements

Using mathematical ideas and techniques (Level 2) - to support the business operation

Solving problems (Level 3) - to reduce risk and establish business legal structure

Using technology (Level 1) - to optimise business performance

Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range of Variables.

Critical Aspects of Evidence

The capacity to implement a systematic approach to identifying, managing and meeting legal business requirements and

Interpreting compliance data and formulating appropriate action

Underpinning Knowledge*

* At this level the learner must demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts.

National, State/Territory and Local Government legislative requirements affecting business operation, especially in regard to Occupational Health and Safety and environmental issues, EEO, industrial relations and anti-discrimination

Relevant OHS responsibilities and procedures

Business registration and licensing requirements

Legal rights and obligations of alternative ownership structures

Relevant taxation and related legislative requirements and legal rights and responsibilities related to the business

Bookkeeping and record keeping procedures to meet minimum financial and legal requirements

Award and enterprise agreements, where required

Industrial law relevant to recruitment and dismissal of employees

Creation and termination of relevant legal contracts

Duty of care imposed by Law of Torts

Relevant industry codes of practice

Relevant consumer legislation

Underpinning Skills

Literacy skills to interpret legal requirements, develop company policies and procedures and analyse compliance information

Communication, reporting and consultation skills necessary for the business operation

Time management skills to prioritise tasks and to meet datelines

Ability to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities

Resource Implications

The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

Consistency of Performance

In order to achieve consistency of performance, evidence should be collected over a set period of time which is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations

Context/s of Assessment

Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, including paying particular attention to the critical aspects and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide, and within the scope as defined by the Range of Variables

Assessment must take account of the endorsed assessment guidelines in the Business Services Training Package

Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment

Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies and the business services common competencies for the particular AQF level. Refer to the Key Competency Levels at the end of this unit

Key Competency Levels

Collecting, analysing and organising information (Level 3) - to determine business legal requirements

Communicating ideas and information (Level 2) - to establish business structure

Planning and organising activities (Level 3) - to comply with legal requirements for the business legal structure

Working with teams and others (Level 2) - to obtain compliance with legal requirements

Using mathematical ideas and techniques (Level 2) - to support the business operation

Solving problems (Level 3) - to reduce risk and establish business legal structure

Using technology (Level 1) - to optimise business performance

Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies

Not applicable.

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:

Legislation, codes and national standards relevant to the workplace which may include:

award and enterprise agreements and relevant industrial instruments

national, State/Territory and Local Government legislative requirements affecting business operation, especially in regard to Occupational Health and Safety and environmental issues, EEO, industrial relations and anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

Occupational Health and Safety and requirements must include:

establishing hazard management arrangements to identify workplace specific hazards

establishing hazard management arrangements to assess and control the risks associated with workplace hazards including development of written safe operating procedures

establishing OHS record keeping arrangements in accordance with regulatory requirements

developing and implementing procedures to evaluate and review effectiveness of risk control measures

the establishment and maintenance of a system for managing OHS

OHS Duty of Care responsibilities (knowledge of legislation)

And may include:

establishing arrangements to induct, train and provide information on workplace hazards and their control, to all workplace personnel

developing workplace arrangements to consult employees

Legal options for the business structure may include:

company, trust, partnership or sole trader structure or form of business recognised by law. It may be profit or non-profit based

And may be influenced by:

preferences of owners

requirements of financial backers

confidentiality

taxation

superannuation

ownership transfer

partnership considerations

Ownership transfer considerations may include:

ownership transfer may occur as a result of forced business closure, death, divorce, sale of business, buying out other partners, succession planning etc

Legislation, codes and regulatory requirements may include:

local, state, national and international legislation and regulations affecting business operations such as: business registration, planning and other permissions, license to practice, franchising, agencies, licensing eg (Real Estate Agents, Customs Brokers), fire, occupational health and safety and environmental legislation, industrial, taxation including GST, copyright, patent trademark and design regulations, codes of practice, standards and anti-competition/monopoly, anti-trust and consumer legislation, Law of Torts

Legal rights and responsibilities may include:

marketing the business in accordance with consumer legislation

operating the business with a duty of care (Law of Torts)

obligations imposed by choice of business structure

Taxation principles and requirements may include:

tax file number, Australian Business number, GST registration, PAYG and withholding arrangements

relevant taxation requirements/obligations for business

Legal documents may include:

partnership agreements, constitution documents, statutory books for companies (Register of Members, Register of Directors and Minute Books), Certificate of Incorporation, Franchise Agreements and financial documentation, appropriate software for financial records

Recordkeeping may include but is not restricted to:

personnel, financial, taxation, OHS and environmental

OHS recordkeeping may include:

workers compensation and rehabilitation;

hazardous substances register;

material safety data sheets;

manufacturers' and suppliers' information;

OHS audits and inspections;

first aid and medical; accident reports and investigations

plant maintenance and testing;

instruction&training

Insurance requirements may include:

third party bodily injury on motor vehicles

workers compensation

any other insurance cover declared mandatory by State or Federal legislation

Procurement rights to products and services may include:

royalties, copyright, patents, trademarks, registered design and applications, intellectual property, software licenses, franchises, agencies and any form of licensing

Contracts with relevant people may include:

owners, suppliers, employees, landlords, agents, distributors, customers or any person with whom the business has, or seeks to have, a performance-based relationship

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:

Legislation, codes and national standards relevant to the workplace which may include:

award and enterprise agreements and relevant industrial instruments

national, State/Territory and Local Government legislative requirements affecting business operation, especially in regard to Occupational Health and Safety and environmental issues, EEO, industrial relations and anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

Occupational Health and Safety and requirements must include:

establishing hazard management arrangements to identify workplace specific hazards

establishing hazard management arrangements to assess and control the risks associated with workplace hazards including development of written safe operating procedures

establishing OHS record keeping arrangements in accordance with regulatory requirements

developing and implementing procedures to evaluate and review effectiveness of risk control measures

the establishment and maintenance of a system for managing OHS

OHS Duty of Care responsibilities (knowledge of legislation)

And may include:

establishing arrangements to induct, train and provide information on workplace hazards and their control, to all workplace personnel

developing workplace arrangements to consult employees

Legal options for the business structure may include:

company, trust, partnership or sole trader structure or form of business recognised by law. It may be profit or non-profit based

And may be influenced by:

preferences of owners

requirements of financial backers

confidentiality

taxation

superannuation

ownership transfer

partnership considerations

Ownership transfer considerations may include:

ownership transfer may occur as a result of forced business closure, death, divorce, sale of business, buying out other partners, succession planning etc

Legislation, codes and regulatory requirements may include:

local, state, national and international legislation and regulations affecting business operations such as: business registration, planning and other permissions, license to practice, franchising, agencies, licensing eg (Real Estate Agents, Customs Brokers), fire, occupational health and safety and environmental legislation, industrial, taxation including GST, copyright, patent trademark and design regulations, codes of practice, standards and anti-competition/monopoly, anti-trust and consumer legislation, Law of Torts

Legal rights and responsibilities may include:

marketing the business in accordance with consumer legislation

operating the business with a duty of care (Law of Torts)

obligations imposed by choice of business structure

Taxation principles and requirements may include:

tax file number, Australian Business number, GST registration, PAYG and withholding arrangements

relevant taxation requirements/obligations for business

Legal documents may include:

partnership agreements, constitution documents, statutory books for companies (Register of Members, Register of Directors and Minute Books), Certificate of Incorporation, Franchise Agreements and financial documentation, appropriate software for financial records

Recordkeeping may include but is not restricted to:

personnel, financial, taxation, OHS and environmental

OHS recordkeeping may include:

workers compensation and rehabilitation;

hazardous substances register;

material safety data sheets;

manufacturers' and suppliers' information;

OHS audits and inspections;

first aid and medical; accident reports and investigations

plant maintenance and testing;

instruction&training

Insurance requirements may include:

third party bodily injury on motor vehicles

workers compensation

any other insurance cover declared mandatory by State or Federal legislation

Procurement rights to products and services may include:

royalties, copyright, patents, trademarks, registered design and applications, intellectual property, software licenses, franchises, agencies and any form of licensing

Contracts with relevant people may include:

owners, suppliers, employees, landlords, agents, distributors, customers or any person with whom the business has, or seeks to have, a performance-based relationship