DEF60812 Advanced Diploma of Defence Public Affairs

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DEF60812 Advanced Diploma of Defence Public Affairs

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Employability Skills Summary

Employability Skills Summary for DEF60812 Advanced Diploma of Defence Public Affairs

Employability Skills are part of a unit of competency.

Employability Skills statements from a selection of units of competency from the DEF60812 Advanced Diploma of Defence Public Affairs have been reproduced in the table below.

This table provides an example of Employability Skills for the qualification because Employability Skills within a qualification will vary depending on the qualification packaging options.

Employability Skill	Employability Skills Statement Defence qualifications have core units (which must be achieved) and elective units (where there is a choice of units which must be achieved) so different Employability Skills Summaries are possible within the one qualification, depending on the package of core units and chosen elective units.
Communication	clarify the ethical aspects of decisions/actions and advice communicate and encourage the professionalism required of public servants in ways suited to the diversity of the workforce document promptly and in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, issues relating to ethical problems encourage reporting of suspected unethical conduct, deal with in a confidential manner and act on promptly, and in accordance with policy and procedures establish effective communication channels to exchange strategic information for the mutual benefit of network members interpret and explain complex, formal documents and assist others to apply them in the workplace prepare written advice and reports requiring precision of expression provide guidance on more complex ethical problems provide objective and impartial advice to government regarding policy decisions relating to the public interest source information from inside and outside the organisation, and confirm its authenticity and reliability use a variety of words and language structures to explain complex ideas to different audiences
Teamwork	confirm staff understanding of legislation, guidelines and action to address professional development needs is timely encourage staff to discuss, clarify and meet legislative requirements encourage staff to raise ethical dilemmas, provide them with frameworks for ethical decision making and policy setting, and coach in their application identify key stakeholders and their needs, expectations and roles manage participative arrangements in consultation with employees and their representatives in accordance with occupational health and safety legislation, internal agreements, and consistent with the organisation's overall process for consultation model ethical conduct and reinforce in others use a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the linkages between governments in taking decisions, advice and actions
Problem solving	deal with ambiguity and machinery of government changes discard redundant information/version control identify misunderstandings and conflict situations, and address constructively in accordance with principles of conflict resolution interpret legislation and evaluate compliance outcomes undertake analysis of the political, social and economic environment that takes into account emerging trends, and current and possible future goals of the organisation undertake consideration of relevant facts comprehensively, and give unbiased, transparent and defensible weightings to competing interests use decision making processes transparently and document accountably and reasoning/grounds for decisions in accordance with policy and procedures
Initiative and enterprise	apply procedures or protocols for reporting unethical conduct develop initiatives and resources to address barriers to equal employment opportunity within the organisation or adopt in accordance with the diversity strategy establish new network links between self and key internal and external stakeholders and use effectively identify inadequacies in existing risk control measures in accordance with the hierarchy of control, and seek resources enabling implementation of new measures and/or provide according to appropriate procedures structure advice to include strategies for dealing with sensitive situations while maintaining confidentiality, and handling consequences if confidentiality is breached
Planning and organising	develop or review organisational processes and practices to ensure they meet the requirements of procedural fairness and accountability identify features of required strategic networks, identify or establish network links with key stakeholders and build strategic relationships identify organisational linkages between government organisations and with quasi-government organisations and non-government organisations, and regularly reassess to maintain currency of information include risk management strategies in processes and ensure they meet client, staff and organisational needs for transparency and accountability provide staff with opportunities to develop skills in identifying and resolving situations requiring ethical judgment take decisions, advice and actions making effective use of a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of these organisational linkages undertake risk assessment planning relating to legislative compliance to establish the risk of non-compliance and develop/implement mitigation strategies in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
Self-management	acquire, retain, recall and communicate information employ a range of leadership styles to facilitate intercultural management and to manage diverse teams ensure professionalism, which may include ethical conduct, commitment, diligence, courtesy, respect for others, conduct free of cultural and gender bias maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the current political environment and reflect in decisions, advice and actions taken resolve conflict in a strategic networking context use a range of communication methods with diverse strategic networks including consultation, liaison, negotiation, building influence and reputation, transparency use formal and informal industry communication channels use personal conduct to demonstrate a commitment to compliance with legislation, policy and guidelines
Learning	learn about legislation related to privacy, freedom of information, human rights, whistleblower protection learn about local, national and international public sector structures and protocols, equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles learn about public sector ethics, organisational code of ethics/conduct
Technology	access legislation and codes of practice electronically or in hard copy apply communication technology liaise with electronic media prepare written advice and reports requiring precision of expression review insecure internet/fax access use qualitative data and analysis use technology to access legislation and guidelines use telephone contact and/or electronic mail

Packaging Rules

Qualification Requirement: 15 units

All 11 core units plus 4 elective units

At least three of the elective units must be taken from the elective units listed below; the fourth elective unit may be taken from the list below or be taken from within this Training Package or any other endorsed Training Package at the same qualification level or at a higher level.

Code	Core Units
PSPETHC601B	Maintain and enhance confidence in public service
PSPGOV601B	Apply government systems
PSPGOV602B	Establish and maintain strategic networks
PSPGOV606A	Prepare high-level/sensitive written materials
PSPLEGN601B	Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPMNGT605B	Manage diversity
PSPOHS602A	Manage workplace safety
PSPPA601A	Manage public affairs
PSPPA602A	Provide public affairs advisory service
PSPPA603A	Manage media relationships
PSPPOL603A	Manage policy implementation
Code	Elective Units
BSBSUS501A	Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
PSPGOV605A	Persuade and influence opinion
PSPMNGT602B	Manage resources
PSPMNGT607B	Develop a business case
PSPMNGT609B	Formulate business strategies
PSPMNGT610A	Manage public sector financial resources
PSPMNGT701B	Provide strategic direction
PSPMNGT703A	Lead and influence change
PSPPA501A	Provide public affairs writing and editorial services
PSPPA502A	Coordinate public affairs events and activities
PSPPM601B	Direct complex project activities
PSPPOL601A	Develop public policy
PSPPOL701A	Influence strategic policy