SITXGLC001 Research and Comply With Regulatory Requirements - Assessment Task 1

Assessment Task 1 - Unit Knowledge Test (UKT)

Instructions:

• This is an individual assessment.
• The purpose of this assessment task is to assess the students’ knowledge essential required to comply with laws and licensing requirements for specific business operations in a range of contexts and industry settings.
• To make full and satisfactory responses you should consult a range of learning resources, other information such as handouts and textbooks, learners’ resources and slides.
• All questions must be answered in order to gain competency for this assessment.
• You may attach a separate sheet if required.
• You must include the following particulars in the footer section of each page of the attached sheets:
  • Student ID or Student Name
  • Unit ID or Unit Code
  • Course ID or Course Code
  • Trainer and assessor name
  • Page numbers
• You must staple the loose sheets together along with the cover page.
• You must attach the loose sheets chronologically as per the page numbers.
• Correction fluid and tape are not permitted. Please do any corrections by striking through the incorrect words with one or two lines and rewriting the correct words.

Resources required to complete the assessment task:

• Computer
• Internet
• MS Word
• Printer or e-printer
• Adobe acrobat/reader
• Learner Guide
• Self-Study Guide
• Unit Assessment Pack

Question:

Question 1: According to Australian Institute of Food Safety, what are the responsibilities and liabilities of the following persons:

1. Business owner/director
2. Food safety supervisor

Explain in 100-150 words for each.

Question 2: Based on the sources of information about the hospitality industry given in the table, how can the businesses and employees gain and update information on regulatory compliance? Write your answer in column 2 of the table.

Question 3: Answer the following questions related to regulatory compliance:

1. Why is it important to keep up to date with regulatory compliance? Write your answer in 30-50 words.
2. What things would you read to gain information on regulatory compliance? List any four (4).
3. Who would you talk and listen to? List any six (6).
4. What organisations could have useful websites? List any four (4).

Question 4: What are the functions and general operating procedures of regulatory authorities for the tourism, hospitality and event industries? Write your answer in 150-200 words.

Question 5: List any four (4) organisational communication methods to share updated regulatory knowledge.

Question 6: Why is it important to develop and clearly articulate regulatory policies and procedures in a format readily accessible to all personnel? Write your answer in 50-100 words.

Question 7: How are the policies and procedures of the workplace useful to manage regulatory compliance? Write your answer in 50-100 words.

Question 8: List any eight (8) inclusions that must be present in the format of the policy and procedures of the hospitality management.

Question 9: Based on the objectives and primary components of local, state, territory and commonwealth government laws given in the column 1 of the table, to which all types of businesses must comply with. Write a brief description for each in 30-50 words.

Question 10: Explain in 50-100 words, provisions for injury reporting and occupational rehabilitation for worker’s compensation.

Question 11: Under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), what are the provisions for the following:

1. Replacements and refunds
2. Exchanges and cancellations

Write your answer in 150-200 words.

Question 12: Under Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001, what are the responsibilities of employer in terms of environmental protection? Write your answer in 50-100 words.

Question 13: Under Fair Work Act 2009 and other workplace legislation, what are the four (4) key elements of workplace relations framework? Write your answer in 100-150 words.

Question 14: Assume, you are working in hospitality industry, what are some of the tax deductions you may be able to claim on your personal tax return for meal and travel? Write your answer in 100-150 words.

Question 15: How would you determine the scope of compliance requirement for selling liquor on the premises? Write your answer in 50-100 words.

Question 16: What are the penalties applicable to the business, in case they fail to comply with the Liquor act 1992 and Wine industry act 1994? Write your answer in 50-100 words.

Question 17: What is the role of a legal expert in business? Write your answer in 50-100 words.

Question 18: Which process is used in hospitality businesses to evaluate business operations for non-compliance? Write your answer in 50-100 words.

Question 19: List any four (4) practical ways to maintain industry knowledge of current regulatory requirements.

Question 20: How is Australian Business License and Information Service (ABLIS) helpful in maintaining/assessing business licenses? Write your answer in 50-100 words.

Question 21: Explain in 30-50 words each, the following components of laws, codes, standards and licensing requirements for hospitality industry given in the table.

Question 22: List any six (6) opportunities to maintain knowledge of regulatory compliance.

Question 23: Why is it important to maintain and monitor occupational licenses in the Hospitality Industry to avoid risk to the business? Write your answer in 50-100 words.

Question 24: List any six (6) types of insurances required to protect your hospitality business.

Question 25: What are the responsibilities of employer under the duty of care? Write your answer in 50-100 words.

Question 26: What are the rights of employee under the WHS act? Write your answer in 50-100 words.

Question 27: Under copyright law, what are the prohibitions of removal of electronic material? Write your answer in 50-100 words.

Question 28: As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, what records must be kept by the employer? List any six (6)

Question 29: What are the statutory reporting requirements for a small hospitality business in terms of keeping details up to date? Write your answer in 50-100 words.

Question 30: What are the mandatory training and certification requirements for selling liquor? Write your answer in 100-150 words.

Question 31: Why is it a requirement to develop and implement plans, policies and codes of conduct in a business? Write your answer in 50-100 words.

Question 32: List five (5) steps to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.