Unit of competency details

Release 

TP Version 

Comments 

2

DEF12V2

Minor change to Range Statement

Removed generic Method of Assessment statement

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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. Plan and prepare to provide advice on service administrative law 

1.1 Circumstances  that require the provision of advice on service administrative law are identified in accordance with organisational policies .

1.2 Circumstances are analysed and research is conducted within the scope of own responsibility.

1.3 Appropriate guidance is located in relevant administrative law organisational policy documents and is interpreted.

2. Provide information on service administrative law 

2.1 Policy references on common administrative law issues are identified and explained to subordinates in accordance with organisational policies.

2.2 Procedures on common administrative law issues are explained to subordinates in accordance with organisational policies.

2.3 Administrative law principles are explained to subordinates.

2.4 Assistance is provided to subordinates in preparing common administrative law documents.

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

Required Skills 

• communicate effectively orally (conduct briefings, respond to questioning, listen, reflect)
• interpret relevant policies
• undertake research

Required Knowledge 

• ADF administrative policies and procedures for sanctions
• ADF drug and alcohol policies
• equity and diversity
• work health and safety
• origin and structure of the Defence administrative system
• risk management
• role, duties and powers of administrative decision makers

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

• provide advice that is relevant and appropriate to the circumstances

Consistency in performance 

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of situations that could be expected in the workplace.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Context of assessment 

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment 

There are no specific 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  may include:

• consequence of an administrative notice/determination
• periodic information briefings
• sanctions
• seeking information
• seeking referral

Organisational policies  may include:

• regulations, orders and instructions made under the Defence Act
• standing operating procedures
• standing orders