Occupational Standard: Level ---------

Unit Title Develop Morality, Professional Ethics and Patriotism

Unit Code
Unit Descriptor This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required to
develop the concept and principles of morality, professional ethics
and patriotism.

Element Performance Criteria

1. Develop morality 1.1. The concept of morality is developed
1.2. Moral principles are identified
1.3. The difference and similarity between moral and ethics is
Identified
1.4. The virtue and its types are described
1.5. The values of moral are applied
1.6. Multiculturalism is practiced
2. Apply professional 2.1. The concept of profession and professionalism are developed
ethics
2.2. The concept of ethics and professional ethics are discussed
2.3. Ethical practices are reflected and evaluated in work
assignments
2.4. Mechanisms of ethical decision making are identified
2.5. Factors that impact on professional and ethical decision
making are identified
2.6. Codes of ethics, conduct and standards of professional
practice are applied
2.7. Ethical standards and practice with clients, colleagues and
others are promoted
3. Develop the practice 3.1. The concepts and basics of patriotism is identified
of patriotic
personality 3.2. Qualities of patriotic citizen are developed
3.3. Executing responsibility is described
3.4. The concept of corruption is discussed
3.5. The sense of volunteerism is developed
3.6. The practice of industriousness is developed

Variable Range
Morality May include, but not limited to:
 Moral virtue
 Civic virtue/value
 Morality and ethics
 Culture
  Moral value
Professional ethics May include, but not limited to:
 Code of conduct
 Scope of professional ethics
 Fundamental of professional ethics
Ethical practices May include, but not limited to:
 Acknowledging and respecting the attitudes and beliefs of
others
 Separating professional and personal activities and interests
 Demonstrating effective interpersonal communication skills
 Maintaining informed ethical practice in the face of opposition,
conflict, professional challenges and limited resources
 Modelling high standards of behaviour and presentation
 Offering and accepting advice as feedback on performance and
for guidance and recommendations
 Acknowledging and working within scope of personal
competence
 Keeping to commitments
 Meeting performance requirements, including:
 adequate preparation, personal presentation and time
management
 cooperating with colleagues in team and relay interpreting
 responsibility to communication
Factors May include, but not limited to:
 Potential conflict of interest
 Obligations of duty of care
 Responsibility to communication
 Expectations of different parties
Codes of ethics, May include, but not limited to:
conduct and standards  The code of ethics usually includes the six universal moral
of professional practice values that state you expect employees to be:
 trustworthy,
 respectful,
 responsible,
 fair,
 caring,
 good citizens,
 celebrating diversity,
 using green standards in the workplace and
 dress codes
 Code of conduct may include:
 Mission statement and values.
 Workplace policies and procedures.
 Industry compliance and regulations.
 Disciplinary actions
 Professional practice standards means the set of documents
that specify the legal and ethical requirements for professional
 practice that include the standards of practice and essential
competencies for code of ethics, practice guidelines, regulations
and bylaws
Evaluating the practice May include, but not limited to:
in relation to standards  On-going education and training
of ethics and conduct  Self-evaluation
 Participating in networking opportunities
The basics of patriotism May include, but not limited to:
 Tolerance of diversity
 Equal access of all kind opportunities/benefits and burden
 Prevalence of equality
 Prevalence of rule of law
The qualities of patriotic May include, but not limited to:
citizen  Respect to National flag
 Keeping state secret
 Avoiding treason and Defending the sovereignty
 Fulfilling responsibility
 Special affection for one’s own country
 A sense of personal identification with the country
 Special concern for the well-being of the country
 Willingness to sacrifice to promote the country’s good
 Self-reliance
 Industriousness

Evidence Guide
Critical Aspects of Demonstrate knowledge and skills to:
Competence  Demonstrate good morality and moral virtue
 Apply professional ethics in the work place setting
 Develop practice of good quality patriotic personality
Underpinning Demonstrate knowledge of:
Knowledge and Attitude  Ethics and morality
 Value of moral judgement
 Profession and professionalism
 Basics of professional ethics
 Industry standards of professional behaviour
 Relevant professional code of ethics and code of conduct
 Qualities of patriotism
 Multiculturalism
 Responsibility
 Volunteerism
 Corruption
 Factors affecting professional ethics
Under pinning Skills Demonstrate Skills to:
 Practice good morality
 Apply ethical decision making
 Apply code of ethics and code of conduct
 Apply ethical standards with clients and colleagues
  Practice patriotism
 Practice professional ethics in the work place
 Practice good quality patriotic personality
 Use interpersonal skills
 Use evaluation skills
 Monitoring skills
Resources Implication Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations,
including work areas, materials and equipment, and to
information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Methods of Assessment Competence may be assessed through:
 Interview/ Written Test/Case study
 Observation/Demonstration/Role Play with Oral Questioning
Context of Assessment Competence may be assessed in the work place or in a
simulated work place setting.