Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
2 |
DEF12V2 |
New unit. |
1 |
DEF12V1 |
Primary release. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the competency required to provide high level support on criminal law matters.
This unit includes analysing the circumstances surrounding the matter, conducting research, consulting legal officers and providing information.
The high level support provided in this unit must be within the legal limit of the individual’s responsibility.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to individuals who provide high-level support services to legal practitioners in criminal law matters.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare for the provision of high-level support on criminal law matters |
1.1 Circumstances that require the provision of high level support on criminal law are identified. 1.2 Circumstances are analysed and the discipline issues are interpreted and clearly defined. |
2. Receive enquiry |
2.1 Enquirer’s needs are identified, analysed and clarified in accordance with legal practices and procedures. 2.2 Legal limits of own responsibility are clearly outlined to enquirer before any information is imparted. 2.3 Enquiries outside one’s area of responsibility are identified and assistance is sought or enquiry is referred on to a legal officer where appropriate. |
3. Provide information in criminal law |
3.1 Enquirer’s or event details and problem/s are recorded in accordance with legal practices and procedures. 3.2 Information is relayed where available and appropriate.. 3.3 Research is conducted within the scope of own responsibility. 3.4 Non-disclosable information is not communicated. |
4. Consult legal officer to resolve issues |
4.1 Issues are communicated to legal officer and resolution/action is discussed. 4.2 Suggested action/resolution is carried out . |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
while at all times complying with legislative requirements, policy and standards, and demonstrate an awareness of access, equity and diversity principles and practices. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated workplace contexts. |
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 Access to appropriate documentation and resources normally found in the work environment. |
Range Statement
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. |
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Circumstances that require the provision of advice on service discipline and criminal law may include: |
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Criminal law may include: |
DFDA which has jurisdiction over service personnel and incorporates the Commonwealth Crimes Act and Commonwealth Evidence Act state criminal law including the following: Criminal Codes (Queensland, WA) Criminal Code (Tasmania) Crimes Act 1900 (ACT, NSW) Crimes Act 1958 (Victoria) Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 (SA) Common Law for NSW, Victoria and SA |
Enquirer may include: |
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Identification, analysis and clarification of enquirer’s needs may include: |
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Legal limits of own responsibility may include: |
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Information may include: |
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Legal practices and procedures may include:: |
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Non-disclosable information may include: |
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Resolution/action may include: |
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Carrying out resolution/action may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.