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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Research legal requirements
  2. Comply with legal requirements

Range Statement

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

Performance Evidence

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

Knowledge Evidence

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