View Unit : Professional values and basic business legislation

Unit

Unit Reference Number

F/600/8757

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Professional values and basic business legislation

Unit Level

Level 2

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

15.1 Accounting and Finance

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Understand the importance of integrity and professionalism	1.1	Explain why each of the following professional values is important to a book-keeper: • confidentiality • security of data • competency • duty of care • integrity
1	Understand the importance of integrity and professionalism	1.2	Explain why it is important for a book-keeper to comply with the Code of Ethics of a professional body
2	Understand that legislation exists relating to the workplace	2.1	Explain the importance of maintaining security over computerised and manual information held on individuals or businesses
		2.2	Identify and describe principles of data protection including: • adequate, relevant and not excessive • not kept longer than necessary • not transferred to countries without adequate data protection laws
		2.3	Describe the main duties and responsibilities of employers and employees under heath and safety legislation
3	Know the fundamental principles of money laundering legislation	3.1	Define the term ‘money laundering’
		3.2	Give examples of offences under the money laundering regulations
		3.3	Outline the risks for book-keepers associated with the money laundering legislation
		3.4	Identify internal procedures that businesses can introduce to lessen risks
		3.5	Outline the requirements to report suspicions of money laundering to the appropriate authorities

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