Assessor Resource

MSFFDT5014
Investigate legal requirements for design

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers investigating legal requirements for design, including procurement, business legalities, contractual obligations and operational issues. It applies to an industry workplace or design studio environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a managerial level.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Research legal requirements

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to investigating legal requirements for design are verified and complied with

1.2

Communication with others is established and maintained in accordance with WHS requirements

1.3

Legal requirements affecting the enterprise are detected and researched

1.4

Enterprise legal requirements are analysed and procedures developed and implemented to ensure full compliance

2

Comply with legal requirements

2.1

Business registration and government procedures are adhered to

2.2

Suitable employment conditions, including industrial relations, are abided by

2.3

Contracts and invoices used comply with legal requirements

2.4

Operational codes of practice are researched and applied to day-to-day procedures

2.5

Essential insurances are obtained and are regularly updated

2.6

Procurement rights are adhered to and applied for own products

2.7

WHS regulations are stringently applied and followed

2.8

Import and export regulations are adhered to

2.9

Risk management policies are applied, updated and maintained

Interpret and analyse legal documentation and industry standards

Investigate legal requirements for design and for the protection and efficient operation of the enterprise, ensuring all relevant legal requirements are in place

Produce reports on the legal requirements for a design business

Use communication tools, such as computers, internet, email and databases

Lead others and work effectively to improve production quality and outcomes

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Use workplace technology related to the coordination, including communication equipment, time and management aids and other measuring devices

Minimise wastage of resources, including materials, time and money

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity and encourage participation of employees in the planning of work activities and changes

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to investigating legal requirements for design

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for investigating legal requirements for design

Business and operational legal requirements

Relevant computer programs

Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

Environmental protection requirements

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution

Assessors must:

hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors

have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification

be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.

Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Access is required to resources for investigating legal requirements for design.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Research legal requirements

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to investigating legal requirements for design are verified and complied with

1.2

Communication with others is established and maintained in accordance with WHS requirements

1.3

Legal requirements affecting the enterprise are detected and researched

1.4

Enterprise legal requirements are analysed and procedures developed and implemented to ensure full compliance

2

Comply with legal requirements

2.1

Business registration and government procedures are adhered to

2.2

Suitable employment conditions, including industrial relations, are abided by

2.3

Contracts and invoices used comply with legal requirements

2.4

Operational codes of practice are researched and applied to day-to-day procedures

2.5

Essential insurances are obtained and are regularly updated

2.6

Procurement rights are adhered to and applied for own products

2.7

WHS regulations are stringently applied and followed

2.8

Import and export regulations are adhered to

2.9

Risk management policies are applied, updated and maintained

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Organisational requirements include:

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

WHS, emergency and evacuation requirements

ethical standards

recording and reporting

access and equity principles and practices

Legal requirements include:

laws, regulations or policies which affect the operating systems of an enterprise

Enterprises include:

sole traders

partnerships

trusts

franchises

agencies

companies

consortiums

Business registration includes:

business name registration

achievement of an Australian Business Number (ABN)

ownership transfer arrangements and licensing

Government procedures include:

taxation and accounting requirements

superannuation provisions

business activity statements and the Goods and Services Tax (GST)

tax file number

Pay As You Go (PAYG)

withholding tax

Employment conditions include:

industrial relations

award rates

employment conditions

unfair dismissal laws

equal employment opportunities (EEO)

anti-discrimination

enterprise agreements

privacy

confidentially

duty of care

Contracts and invoices include:

contracts deemed legal by authorities with:

suppliers

owners

employees

landlords

agents

distributors

customers

Operational codes of practice include:

Australian Standards

industry codes of practice

equipment operating standards or regulations

resource access regulations

Insurances include:

professional indemnity

public liability

income protection

third party

comprehensive

building and contents insurance

workers compensation

any other legally prescribed insurance

Procurement rights include:

royalties

copyright

patents

trademarks

design registration

intellectual property

software licences

Import and export regulations include:

duties

tariffs

customs

immigration

any countries relevant import and export laws

Risk management includes:

provisions for ensuring all potential legal possibilities have been investigated and evaluated to minimise threats to continuing efficiency, profitability and success of its operations

Interpret and analyse legal documentation and industry standards

Investigate legal requirements for design and for the protection and efficient operation of the enterprise, ensuring all relevant legal requirements are in place

Produce reports on the legal requirements for a design business

Use communication tools, such as computers, internet, email and databases

Lead others and work effectively to improve production quality and outcomes

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Use workplace technology related to the coordination, including communication equipment, time and management aids and other measuring devices

Minimise wastage of resources, including materials, time and money

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity and encourage participation of employees in the planning of work activities and changes

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to investigating legal requirements for design

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for investigating legal requirements for design

Business and operational legal requirements

Relevant computer programs

Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

Environmental protection requirements

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution

Assessors must:

hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors

have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification

be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.

Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Access is required to resources for investigating legal requirements for design.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to investigating legal requirements for design are verified and complied with 
Communication with others is established and maintained in accordance with WHS requirements 
Legal requirements affecting the enterprise are detected and researched 
Enterprise legal requirements are analysed and procedures developed and implemented to ensure full compliance 
Business registration and government procedures are adhered to 
Suitable employment conditions, including industrial relations, are abided by 
Contracts and invoices used comply with legal requirements 
Operational codes of practice are researched and applied to day-to-day procedures 
Essential insurances are obtained and are regularly updated 
Procurement rights are adhered to and applied for own products 
WHS regulations are stringently applied and followed 
Import and export regulations are adhered to 
Risk management policies are applied, updated and maintained 

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