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Unit of competency details

DEFGEN002 - Work independently (Release 1)

Summary

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(View details for release 2) 26/Oct/2020
1 (this release) 22/Oct/2015

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 120505 Work Practices Programmes 

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 120505 Work Practices Programmes 24/Jun/2016 
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Modification History

Release

Comments

1

This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

Application

This unit describes the skills required to work as a member of a team or as an individual for periods of time without direct supervision.

This unit applies to Defence personnel on operations.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, performing complex tasks, in a broad range of contexts that could be hostile, while maintaining personal safety.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

General

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Undertake work activities 

1.1 Identify and undertake work requirements.

1.2 Implement instructions and directions.

1.3 Maintain communication with chain of command, advising of progress of task/activity and of any legal requirements and/or ramifications of activities.

2. Accept responsibilities 

2.1 Accept responsibilities referring to supervisor for any activity that exceeds the scope of the defined task.

2.2 Determine performance requirements based on objectives and goals and validate with supervisor.

3. Maintain team performance 

3.1 Monitor individual performance against defined performance requirements and take action as required.

3.2 Monitor and lead performance of others to meet team objectives and goals.

3.3 Refer issues which cannot be rectified or addressed.

3.4 Notify chain of command of any changes in priorities or tasks.

3.5 Recognise and adhere to level of authority.

3.6 Complete required documentation.

Foundation Skills

The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

ACSF levels indicative of performance:

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Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.

Unit Mapping Information

No equivalent unit.

Links

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Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

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Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

1

These Assessment Requirements were released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

  • communicating instructions and directions
  • communicating performance expectations
  • completing a range of documentation
  • encouraging team members
  • providing informal performance counselling
  • providing feedback on performance to team members
  • representing issues to management

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

  • legal requirements and ramifications of team activities
  • method of monitoring performance
  • relevant policies and procedures
  • team members’ duties and responsibilities

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

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