Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SIRXGLC003A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Comply with legislative requirements affecting business activities

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SIRXGLC003A - Comply with legislative requirements affecting business activities
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to operate a business in compliance with relevant legislation and other procedures affecting business activities.
Employability Skills The required outcomes described in this unit contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit is packaged will assist in identifying employability skills requirements.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit reinforces legal compliance requirements for wholesale business, including the safe handling of product, non-discriminatory behaviour and information security, and identifies other applicable legislation in the area of business operations.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field Governance and Legal Compliance
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Handle products according to safe practices.
  • Handle, store and transport dangerous or hazardous goods according to business policy and procedures and relevant legislative requirements.
  • Handle, store and transportfood according to business policy and procedures and relevant legislative requirements.
  • Apply special sign-posting or labelling information for identified products.
       
Element: Model non-discriminatory behaviour.
  • Ensure application of relevant industrial, equal employment opportunity (EEO), anti-discrimination and related legislative provisions and business codes of conduct in work practices, interaction with others and behaviour.
  • Acknowledge and respect diversity.
  • Utilise appropriate channels to report and action grievances or complaints against individual behaviour or practices.
       
Element: Maintain information security.
  • Record, store and transfer information according to legislative and business requirements.
  • Administer access to records according to legislative and business requirements.
       
Element: Adhere to relevant legislation and government requirements.
  • Determine relevant legislation and government requirements affecting business operations.
  • Determine Trade Practices Act requirements and provisions.
  • Detail Trades Practices Act requirements covering specific workplace duties.
  • Detail role of Australian Consumer and Competition Commission.
  • Ensure product labelling meets legislative requirements.
  • Maintain confidentiality and security of all data and information required to address legislative and business policy and requirements.
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

implements and maintains product storage, transport and handling techniques according to legislative and policy requirements on a consistent basis

identifies, describes and demonstrates safe work behaviours

understands and adheres to diversity, equity and equal employment opportunity (EEO) principles

maintains security of work space, data and technology and equipment according to relevant legislative requirements

identifies, accesses and understands a range of relevant legal requirements, codes of practice and business policy with regard completion of job duties and functions.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

relevant documentation, such as:

relevant legislation and statutory requirements

information on the internal and external operating environment

business policy and procedures manuals

information on:

business operations

markets

competitors

products and services

suppliers.

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of performance in the workplace

third-party reports from a supervisor

review of portfolio of evidence

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Assessing employability skills

Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts.

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically in the context of the job role and with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification.

Submission Requirements

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

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit:

literacy and numerical skills in relation to:

recording, storing and transferring information

reading and understanding a range of workplace documentation

posting special signs as required

reading and interpreting safety signs, manuals and instructions

planning and organising

prioritising work schedule

interpersonal communication skills to:

inform staff of risks associated with recalled products through clear and direct communication

share information

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication

application of relevant legal principles

application of relevant product handling, transport and storage practices.

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:

business policy and procedures in relation to:

handling, storing and transporting dangerous or hazardous goods

handling, storing and transporting food

codes of conduct

approval processes

dealing with complaints and grievances

confidentiality and security requirements

relevant sources of information on product and supply arrangements for customers

equal employment opportunity (EEO), equity and diversity principles and practices

industry bodies

unions or employee associations

technical or management experts or advisers

Trade Practices and Fair Trading Acts

relevant commercial law and legislation

OHS aspects of job

relevant consumer law, commercial law and legislation.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below.

Handling, storage and transport of dangerous or hazardous goods may include:

transportation

storage

disposal

co-location requirements

labelling and identification.

Dangerous or hazardous goods may include:

electrical equipment

chemicals

flammable goods

explosive goods

waste.

Handling, storage and transport of food may include:

storage, including:

refrigeration

freezers

cool rooms

dry stores

refrigerated or frozen transport

food segregation

food packaging for storage

labelling of food

stock rotation

optimum maintenance of storage areas, including:

cleanliness

lighting

required temperatures

free from vermin or infestation

free from defects

optimum temperature management

ventilation of storage area

sanitation of storage area

disposal of damaged or spoiled supplies.

Food may include:

supplies received from both internal and external suppliers and maintained within a stock control system, including:

dry goods

hazardous foods

dairy goods

meat and seafood

poultry

fruit and vegetables

frozen goods.

Identification may be by means of:

product labels

industry and regulatory authorities

internal business experts

prevailing codes and practices.

Business policy and procedures may relate to:

transport and storage of goods

labelling requirements

codes of conduct

interpersonal communication

dealing with complaints and grievances.

Relevant legislation and government requirements may include:

food safety regulations

OHS

environmental protection legislation

awards and agreements

waste disposal

hazardous substances and dangerous goods

product labelling

manual handling

confidentiality and privacy

Trade Practices Act

transport, handling and storage of goods

equal employment opportunity (EEO)

anti-discrimination

unfair dismissal

workplace relations.

Diversity covers differences, including:

cultural

racial

intellectual

ethnic background

physical

gender

languages

customs

age

sexual preferences

religious beliefs.

Appropriate channels may include:

verbal reports

written reports

presentations

informal and formal meetings.

Grievances or complaints may be reported by:

management

staff

staff representative

customers.

Record may refer to:

purchase requests and orders

tender submissions and proposals

invoices and payment requests

statements and petty cash vouchers

offer and contract documents

evaluation process documentation

records of authorised officers' decisions

corporate credit card transaction statements

records of supplier performance

financial statements

asset registers

records of conversation

human resources files.

Relevant legislation and requirements affecting business operations may vary in relation to:

types of products and services provided

size, type and location of business

business merchandise range

characteristics of specific products or services

varying levels of staff training

worksite-specific context, variations and environments.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Handle, store and transport dangerous or hazardous goods according to business policy and procedures and relevant legislative requirements. 
Handle, store and transportfood according to business policy and procedures and relevant legislative requirements. 
Apply special sign-posting or labelling information for identified products. 
Ensure application of relevant industrial, equal employment opportunity (EEO), anti-discrimination and related legislative provisions and business codes of conduct in work practices, interaction with others and behaviour. 
Acknowledge and respect diversity. 
Utilise appropriate channels to report and action grievances or complaints against individual behaviour or practices. 
Record, store and transfer information according to legislative and business requirements. 
Administer access to records according to legislative and business requirements. 
Determine relevant legislation and government requirements affecting business operations. 
Determine Trade Practices Act requirements and provisions. 
Detail Trades Practices Act requirements covering specific workplace duties. 
Detail role of Australian Consumer and Competition Commission. 
Ensure product labelling meets legislative requirements. 
Maintain confidentiality and security of all data and information required to address legislative and business policy and requirements. 

Forms

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