Section outline

  • Module Overview 

    All bilingual workers should understand how codes of conduct, including relevant organisational and industry codes, affect how they perform their job responsibilities.

    Professional ethical behaviour includes the adherence to professional codes of conduct, sensitivity to ethical issues in the workplace, client centredness, ethical decision-making skills, judgement and skills for speaking up and acting on values.

    Learning Outcomes

    At the end of this module, you will be able to: 

    1. Understand the need to work within the boundaries of your professional competence
    2. Understand the importance of identifying individuals and/or resources within your own organisation that may provide advice and guidance on ethical dilemmas
    3. Demonstrate the importance of applying codes of conduct and other organisational policies when determining a course of action

    Learning activities

    Review questions

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