CHCLEG003

CHCLEG003

Task summary:

There are two parts to this assessment:

Part A: You must develop an Equal Employment policy and answer a set of written questions.

Part B: You are to answer a set of written questions.

 

PART A:

Instructions:

Review the Equal Opportunity Policy template (attached)

Research an organisation (i.e. an aged care facility) their policies, procedures, codes and other relevant documentation to guide you in filling out the template.

• make sure to Complete all sections of the template, writing in a clear, professional manner. Remember to use your own words when filling out the template – do not copy from existing documentation.

This policy covers the following:

Scope

Objectives

Company values and commitment

Key terms and definitions

Rights and responsibilities

Related policies and procedures

Key contacts

Implementation

Training and certification

Complaints procedure

Policy review

Document control.

 

 

Part B:

Instructions:

Answer the following questions.
1.       What are the objectives of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010?

2.       Under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, what is it considered unfair to discriminate against? List at least 10 things.

3.       When developing a workplace policy, why is it important to establish a working group? Who should be a part of this group?

4.       Provide three ways that workplace policies can be monitored and reviewed. How often should policies be reviewed?

5.       Provide an example of how a workplace can be proactive in maintaining and sharing updates in policy and compliance.

6.       List at least five other policies in your work placement service.

7.       From the five workplace policies listed at question 6 above, pick one and answer the following questions based on your own experiences (either during your work placement or from another job you have held in the past, if applicable).

What policy have you chosen?

How have you been exposed to the policy?

What Acts underpin this policy?

Who was involved in implementing the policy?

How was the policy communicated to you?

What type of training was involved?

List at least three implications of breaching the policy.

How is the policy monitored and/or assessed?