SITXGLC001Researchandcomplywith regulatoryrequirements Assessment

AssessmentTask

The assessment questions/tasks in this workbook assess aspects of all the elements, performancecriteria,skillsandknowledgeandperformancerequirementsoftheunitofcompetency.

To demonstrate competence in this unit, you must undertake all activities in this workbook and havethem deemed satisfactory by the assessor. If you do not answer some questions or perform certaintasks, and therefore you are deemed to be Not Yet Competent, your trainer/assessor may ask yousupplementaryquestionstodetermineyourcompetence.Onceyouhavedemonstratedtherequiredlevelofperformance,you will bedeemed competentin thisunit.

Should you still be deemed Not Yet Competent, you will have the opportunity to resubmit yourassessmentsorappealthe result.

As part of the assessment process, all learners must abide by any relevant assessment policies asprovidedduringinduction.

If you feel you are not yet ready to be assessed or that this assessment is unfair, please contact yourassessor to discuss your options. You have the right to formally appeal any outcome and, if you wishtodo so,discussthiswithyourtrainer/assessor.

Overview

Prior to commencing the assessments, your trainer/assessor will explain each assessment task andthe terms and conditions relating to the submission of your assessment task. Please consult withyour trainer/assessor if you are unsure of any questions. It is important that you understand andadhere to the terms and conditions, and address fully each assessment task. If any assessment taskis not fully addressed, then your assessment task will be returned to you for resubmission. Yourtrainer/assessorwillremainavailabletosupportyouthroughouttheassessmentprocess.

Assessmenttasks

Assessment tasks are used to measure your understanding and underpinning skills and knowledge ofthe overall unit of competency. When undertaking any assessment tasks, please ensure that youaddressthe followingcriteria:

• Addresseachquestionincludinganysub-points
• Demonstratethatyouhaveresearchedthetopicthoroughly
• Coverthetopicinalogical,structuredmanner
• Yourassessmenttasksarewellpresented,wellreferencedandwordprocessed

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is taking and using someone else's thoughts, writings or inventions and representing themas your own. Plagiarism is a serious act and may result in a learners exclusion from a course. Whenyou have any doubts about including the work of other authors in your assessment, please consultyour trainer/assessor. The following list outlines some of the activities for which a learner can beaccusedofplagiarism:

• Presentinganyworkbyanotherindividualasone'sownunintentionally
• Handinginassessmentsmarkedlysimilartoorcopiedfromanotherlearner
• Presentingtheworkofanotherindividualorgroupastheirownwork
• Handing in assessments without the adequate acknowledgement of sources used, includingassessmentstaken totally orinpart fromthe

If it is identified that you have plagiarised within your assessment, then a meeting will be organisedtodiscussthiswithyou, andfurtheractionmay betakenaccordingly.

Collusion

Collusion is the presentation by a learner of an assignment as their own that is, in fact, the result inwhole or in part of unauthorised collaboration with another person or persons. Collusion involvesthe cooperation of two or more learners in plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct and,as such, both parties are subject to disciplinary action. Collusion or copying from other learners isnotpermittedand willresultinaNYC.

Assessments must be typed using document software such as (or like) MS Office or Adobe.Handwritten assessments will not be accepted (unless, prior written confirmation is provided by thetrainer/assessorto confirm).

Competencyoutcome

There are two outcomes of assessments: S = Satisfactory and NYS = Not Yet Satisfactory (requiresmoretraining and experience).

Once the learner has satisfactorily completed all the tasks for this module the learner will beawardedCompetent(C)orNotyetCompetent(NYC)fortherelevantunitofcompetency.

If you are deemed Not Yet Competent you will be provided with feedback from your assessor andwill be given another chance to resubmit your assessment task(s).If you are still deemed as Not YetCompetent youwillberequiredto re-enrolinthe unitof competency.

Assessmentappealsprocess

If you feel that you have been unfairly treated during your assessment, and you are not happy withyour assessment and/or the outcome as a result of that treatment, you have the right to lodge anappeal. You must first discuss the issue with your trainer/assessor. If you would like to proceedfurther with the request after discussions with your trainer/assessor, you need to lodge your appealtothe coursecoordinator,inwriting,outliningthereason(s)fortheappeal.

Specialneeds

Candidates with special needs should notify their trainer/assessor to request any requiredadjustments as soon as possible. This will enable the trainer/assessor to address the identified needsimmediately.

Task:Instructions

Objective: To provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate the required performanceelementsforthis unit.

Thisactivitywillenableyoutodemonstratethefollowingperformanceevidence:

• Access and interpret regulatory information and determine the scope of compliance for theoperations of a specific tourism, travel, hospitality or events business in relation to at leastsixdifferentareasofcompliance
• Develop policies and procedures for legal compliance with each of the above areas ofcompliance
• Integrateintocomplianceplanningactivitiesanddocumentation:
  • sourcesofdetailedinformationandadviceonregulatorycompliance
  • objectives and primary components of a broad range of local, state,territory and commonwealth government laws relevant to the specificbusinessoperations
  • useofpoliciesandproceduresinmanagingregulatory

Youwillberequiredtoanswerallthequestionscorrectly.

Complete the following activities individually or in a group (as applicable to the specific activityandthe assessmentenvironment).

• Do not start answering questions without understanding what is required. Read thequestionscarefullyandcriticallyanalysethemforafewseconds;thiswillhelpyoutoidentifywhat information isneededinthe
• Youranswersmustdemonstrateanunderstandingandapplicationoflearningpractices

Be concise, to the point and write answers within the word-limit given to each question. Donotprovideirrelevantinformation.Remember,quantityisnotquality.

• Youmustwriteyourresponsesinyour own
• Use non-discriminatory language. The language used should not devalue, demean, orexclude individuals or groups based on attributes such as gender, disability, culture, race,religion,sexualpreferenceorGender-inclusivelanguageshouldbeused.
• When you quote, paraphrase, summarise or copy information from other sources to writeyouranswers orresearchyourwork,alwaysacknowledgethe source

CASESTUDY

In your role as General Manager at ANIBT Hotel, the ultimate responsibility regarding compliancewith current legal and licensing requirements for the Hotel ANIBT rests on your shoulders. It isthereforeessentialyou arefullyawareoftheareaswithinyourjurisdiction.

1. Compile a comprehensive list of the current statutory compliance needs for Hotel ANIBT,using sources of relevant legal and licensing information such as industry and employerassociations,regulatoryauthorities,stateandfederalgovernment

Foreachareatobecoveredbelowyoumustprovidedetailedinformationon:

• Wheretoaccessandgainregularupdatedinformationonthelegislation(website)
• The legislation covering the area and a brief description of the purpose of thelegislation

3)Businessresponsibilitieswithinthelegislation

• Alistofrisk,penaltiesandconsequencesofnoncomplianceforeachlegislation
• Identifyanyrecentchangestothelegislationoverthepast6

This list must include the legal and licensing requirements and provisions related to all 9 pointsbelow.

AREASTOCOVER

1. Liquorlicensingobligation
2. Preparingandsellingfood
3. Consumerprotectioninregardtosellingproducts
4. WorkplaceOccupationHealthandSafetyobligations
5. EqualEmploymentOpportunityobligations
6. Anti-discriminationobligations
7. Environmentprotectionobligations
8. Taxationrequirementsandobligations
9. EmploymentandAwardsinrelationtotheHospitalityIndustryAward2010