Unit of competency details

Release 

TP Version 

Comments 

2

DEF12V2

Application Added

Range Statement clarified

Required Skills and Knowledge clarified

Performance Criteria clarified

Evidence Guide simplified

No change in Outcome

1

DEF12V1

Primary release.

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency.

Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised  text is used, further information is detailed in the Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Identify and analyse technical issue/s 

1.1 Circumstances  that require the provision of advice  are observed, received and clarified.

1.2 Issues are identified and confirmed if necessary through consultation with relevant personnel. 

1.3 Circumstances are analysed and the issue/s are interpreted and clearly defined.

1.4 Research  related to the issue/s is conducted and the advice of relevant personnel is sought to clarify findings that are unclear.

2. Formulate options 

2.1 Options  related to the provision of advice are identified and evaluated.

2.2 Options are prioritised and the preferred option/s is chosen.

3. Provide advice 

3.1 Advice is formulated and discussed with stakeholders. 

3.2 Stakeholder requirements are negotiated, documented and incorporated within the proposed advice.

3.3 Advice is provided in accordance with resource constraints  and operational requirements.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills 

• analyse and evaluate information
• use communication and interpersonal skills
• identify information
• liaise with stakeholders
• prepare and present written and oral reports
• review literature
• use appropriate information technology and software

Required Knowledge 

• analysis process
• code of behaviour
• duty of care
• ethical standards
• guidelines and standards
• information sources
• professional codes of practice
• research techniques

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Assessment must confirm the ability to present the advice in a clear and effective manner.

Consistency in performance 

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of operational or simulated environments that could be expected in the workplace.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Context of assessment 

Competency should be assessed by observing an individual providing technical advice within their expertise in the workplace or simulated environment.

Specific resources for assessment 

There are no special resource requirements for this unit.

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised  wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Circumstances  that require advice may include:

• in barracks
• operational
• training

Advice  may include:

• by request
• formal or informal
• spontaneous
• written, personal or transmitted electronically
• and may include advice relating to:

• employment within battlespace operating systems
• management of resources
• capability technical processes

Consultation with relevant personnel  may include:

• battlespace operating system experts
• commanders
• other technical agencies
• resource managers

Research  may include:

• defence documents
• doctrine
• internet
• library
• post operational and exercise reports

Options  may include:

• courses of action
• individual military appreciation process
• orders

Stakeholders  may include:

• battlespace operating system experts
• commanders
• other technical agencies
• resource managers

Resource constraints  may include:

• equipment availability
• facilities
• personnel
• stores
• time