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Learning Topic 1   Demonstrate an understanding of legislation and common law relevant to work role

This topic should provide you with the ability to identify the various legislative requirements that will guide your practices as an ethical community services worker. You will learn to:

  • demonstrate an understanding of legislation and common law and how it applies to your workplace; and
  • demonstrate an understanding of how to maintain confidentiality and support clients in making decisions about service provision.

Topic 1: Identify the components of effective communication

There are seven (7) activities to complete in this topic.

1.1        Legislation and common law

1.2        Overview of Standards

1.3         Types of law - legislation and common law

1.4         Duty of Care

1.5         Negligence

1.6         Privacy and confidentiality

1.7         Laws that support rights

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