Assessor Resource

DEFCH003B
Deliver chaplaincy services

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


As agreed in the creation of this Training Package, applications for units transferred from the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package will be developed as part of continuous improvement plans, and taking into account the change in Unit of Competency format as detailed in templates for Streamlined Training Packages.

This unit covers the competency required to plan and deliver chaplaincy services that are prepared for war and adapted for peace.

This competency includes the requirement to review the delivery of chaplaincy services to improve the services being provided.

This competency is required by all Defence chaplains.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to conduct research that identifies topical issues that may impact on members of the organisation and to address the needs of the congregation in planning the chaplaincy service.

Assessment must also confirm the ability to deliver a coherent service and to identify with the congregation while delivering the chaplaincy service.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated delivering a range of actual or simulated chaplaincy services over time.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an actual or simulated environment by observing the chaplain deliver a range of services. Targeted questioning to assess underpinning knowledge should support practical assessments.

Specific resources for assessment

There are no special resource requirements for this unit.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Required Skills

meet denominational or multi-faith requirements

communication skills include the capacity to:

gather information from a variety of sources and using range of media

analyse complex personal and organisational issues

take part in and facilitate interpersonal exchanges with groups and individuals, selecting language style suitable to audience and context for the purpose of establishing, maintaining and developing relationships, exploring issues and or problem solving

actively listen, summarise and clarify ideas

provide positive and empathetic feedback

measure performance against established criteria

prepare written plans, advice, reports and services using appropriate electronic media

retain professionalism under duress

encourage members of the congregation

Required Knowledge

world religions and associated religious beliefs and practices

denominational doctrines, worship and practices

planning processes

review processes

relevant organisational processes

administrative procedures

operational procedures

relevant organisational requirements

sources for relevant background information

code of behaviour

organisation guidelines and standards for privacy, confidentiality, defamation, duty of care

professional codes of practice

ethical standards and the nature of ethics and ethical values

fundamental ethical principles such as justice, respect for persons and responsible care

defence and individual service codes of ethics

range of operational situations

verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including body language, language style, active listening, questioning

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.

Planning may include:

Liaison with peers and organisation members

Attendance at conferences

Seeking formal and informal feedback from clients

Researching information via the web, newspapers, organisation publications

Chaplaincy services may include:

Services of worship

Pastoral care

And may be constrained by:

Celebrations and commemorations

Organisational requirements

Resource limitations

Chaplain roles

Legislation, codes and standards relevant to the workplace

Denominational or multifaith requirements

Organisation may include:

Australian Defence Force

Police forces

Fire services

Emergency services

Planning tools and methodologies may include:

Instructions

Operational orders

Software programs

Intuition, experience and knowledge

Anecdotal evidence

Consultations and liaison

Implementation of plans may include:

Liaison

Attendance at conferences

Seeking formal and informal feedback from clients

Rehearsals

Organisation requirements may include:

Legislation

Policies

Procedures

Practices

Standards

Conventions

Goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes

Access, equity and diversity principles and practices

Quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

Performance plans

Defined resource parameters

Delivery of chaplaincy services may include:

In workplaces

In support of operations

In the training environment

Review procedures may include:

Liaison

Attendance at conferences

Seeking formal and informal feedback from clients

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Planning requirements for chaplaincy services are identified from organisation processes. 
Planning tools and methodologies are identified and applied throughout the planning process. 
All relevant planning factors and other data required are identified, selected and obtained in accordance with organisation procedures. 
Plans are developed, confirmed with relevant personnel and documented. 
Plans are tested for accuracy and relevance and agreed with appropriate personnel in accordance with organisation procedures. 
Actions resulting from the plans are initiated in accordance with organisation procedures and policies. 
Plans are implemented, monitored and amended to address changing circumstances in accordance with organisation requirements and procedures. 
Information on the deliveryof chaplaincy services is forwarded to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisation procedures and policy. 
Review procedures are developed and implemented in accordance with organisation standards and guidelines . 
Review is undertaken against specified criteria. 
Organisation requirements for the chaplaincy service are incorporated in the review procedures. 
Review outcomes are incorporated in current and future plans. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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