This unit describes the skills required to provide advice to subordinates on the procedural aspects and practical application of service administrative law as it relates to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). This is to assist supervisors in the following situations:

reviewing administrative sanctions

reviewing the Notice to Show Cause process

drafting a regress of grievance

listing common administrative law references

reviewing administrative law principles

outlining how administrative law processes apply to common ADF policies such as illicit drugs, equity and diversity, harassment and bullying, sexual harassment, alcohol abuse

This unit applies to those working as members of the ADF.

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 must have authority to act independently, have or will have responsibility for subordinates, would work under the commander’s direction, while performing complex tasks in a broad range of contexts.

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

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

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.

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. Plan and prepare to provide advice on service administrative law	1.1 Identify circumstances that require the provision of advice on service administrative law. 1.2 Analyse circumstances and conduct research within the scope of own responsibility. 1.3 Locate and interpret guidance in relevant administrative law organisational policy documents.
2. Provide information on service administrative law	2.1 Identify and explain policy references on common administrative law issues to subordinates. 2.2 Explain procedures on common administrative law issues and administrative law principles to subordinates. 2.3 Provide assistance to subordinates in preparing common administrative law documents.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. The candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

communicating effectively orally

conducting briefings

responding to questioning

listening

reflecting

interpreting relevant policies

undertaking research

providing advice that is relevant and appropriate to the circumstances

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.

ADF administrative policies and procedures for sanctions

ADF drug and alcohol policies

equity and diversity principles

origin and structure of the Defence administrative system

role, duties and powers of administrative decision makers

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.

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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.

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. Plan and prepare to provide advice on service administrative law	1.1 Identify circumstances that require the provision of advice on service administrative law. 1.2 Analyse circumstances and conduct research within the scope of own responsibility. 1.3 Locate and interpret guidance in relevant administrative law organisational policy documents.
2. Provide information on service administrative law	2.1 Identify and explain policy references on common administrative law issues to subordinates. 2.2 Explain procedures on common administrative law issues and administrative law principles to subordinates. 2.3 Provide assistance to subordinates in preparing common administrative law documents.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. The candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

communicating effectively orally

conducting briefings

responding to questioning

listening

reflecting

interpreting relevant policies

undertaking research

providing advice that is relevant and appropriate to the circumstances

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.

ADF administrative policies and procedures for sanctions

ADF drug and alcohol policies

equity and diversity principles

origin and structure of the Defence administrative system

role, duties and powers of administrative decision makers

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.

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
Identify circumstances that require the provision of advice on service administrative law.
Analyse circumstances and conduct research within the scope of own responsibility.
Locate and interpret guidance in relevant administrative law organisational policy documents.
Identify and explain policy references on common administrative law issues to subordinates.
Explain procedures on common administrative law issues and administrative law principles to subordinates.
Provide assistance to subordinates in preparing common administrative law documents.
Identify circumstances that require the provision of advice on service administrative law.
Analyse circumstances and conduct research within the scope of own responsibility.
Locate and interpret guidance in relevant administrative law organisational policy documents.
Identify and explain policy references on common administrative law issues to subordinates.
Explain procedures on common administrative law issues and administrative law principles to subordinates.
Provide assistance to subordinates in preparing common administrative law documents.

Assessment Cover Sheet

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