Assessor Resource

DEFMIL008
Display the attributes of an Australian soldier

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills required to work ethically while upholding the relevant values and exhibiting the qualities required by members of the Australian Army regardless of the environment.

This unit applies to those working as members of the Australian Defence Force.

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 under direct supervision. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform specific tasks, in a broad range of contexts that could be unpredictable.

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)



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.

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. Uphold the values and ethos of the Australian Army

1.1 Reflect Australian army values in all actions and behaviours.

1.2 Assimilate ethos of the Australian Army.

2. Exhibit the qualities of an Australian soldier

2.1 Demonstrate self-discipline.

2.2 Maintain standards of dress and bearing.

2.3 Maintain a positive attitude to military service.

2.4 Comply with organisational policies and guidelines in personal work practices and relationships with colleagues.

2.5 Provide impartial, substantiated, accurate and complete verbal and written advice and reports.

2.6 Use public resources in accordance with Australian Army ethical standards and guidelines.

3. Deal with ethical situations

3.1 Comply with organisational policies/codes on the prevention and reporting of unethical conduct.

3.2 Report unethical conduct.

3.3 Resolve or refer situations which pose ethical problems.

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.

At least two ethical problems should be posed requiring a response or action that can be assessed.

being aware of self and others

developing character

displaying daily living skills

displaying dedication to duty, initiative, loyalty and honour, mateship and team work, the will to win, physical and moral courage, compassion and honesty towards others

coping with the demands of service life

performing tasks within a military context

accepting new challenges that are a feature of service life

recognising the fundamental importance of the military team

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.

organisational drug policy

organisational security

arrest, charges, rights of an accused

corps functions within the Army

customs, uniforms and ranks of the Army

Defence Force Discipline Act and common military offences

history and characteristics of the Australian soldier

organisation of the Army

performance assessment system

requirement for soldierly conduct

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.

Individuals should be observed and questioned when ethical issues arise during the conduct of routine tasks.

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


Submission Requirements

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

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)


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.

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. Uphold the values and ethos of the Australian Army

1.1 Reflect Australian army values in all actions and behaviours.

1.2 Assimilate ethos of the Australian Army.

2. Exhibit the qualities of an Australian soldier

2.1 Demonstrate self-discipline.

2.2 Maintain standards of dress and bearing.

2.3 Maintain a positive attitude to military service.

2.4 Comply with organisational policies and guidelines in personal work practices and relationships with colleagues.

2.5 Provide impartial, substantiated, accurate and complete verbal and written advice and reports.

2.6 Use public resources in accordance with Australian Army ethical standards and guidelines.

3. Deal with ethical situations

3.1 Comply with organisational policies/codes on the prevention and reporting of unethical conduct.

3.2 Report unethical conduct.

3.3 Resolve or refer situations which pose ethical problems.

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.

At least two ethical problems should be posed requiring a response or action that can be assessed.

being aware of self and others

developing character

displaying daily living skills

displaying dedication to duty, initiative, loyalty and honour, mateship and team work, the will to win, physical and moral courage, compassion and honesty towards others

coping with the demands of service life

performing tasks within a military context

accepting new challenges that are a feature of service life

recognising the fundamental importance of the military team

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.

organisational drug policy

organisational security

arrest, charges, rights of an accused

corps functions within the Army

customs, uniforms and ranks of the Army

Defence Force Discipline Act and common military offences

history and characteristics of the Australian soldier

organisation of the Army

performance assessment system

requirement for soldierly conduct

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.

Individuals should be observed and questioned when ethical issues arise during the conduct of routine tasks.

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
Reflect Australian army values in all actions and behaviours. 
Assimilate ethos of the Australian Army. 
Demonstrate self-discipline. 
Maintain standards of dress and bearing. 
Maintain a positive attitude to military service. 
Comply with organisational policies and guidelines in personal work practices and relationships with colleagues. 
Provide impartial, substantiated, accurate and complete verbal and written advice and reports. 
Use public resources in accordance with Australian Army ethical standards and guidelines. 
Comply with organisational policies/codes on the prevention and reporting of unethical conduct. 
Report unethical conduct. 
Resolve or refer situations which pose ethical problems. 
Reflect Australian army values in all actions and behaviours. 
Assimilate ethos of the Australian Army. 
Demonstrate self-discipline. 
Maintain standards of dress and bearing. 
Maintain a positive attitude to military service. 
Comply with organisational policies and guidelines in personal work practices and relationships with colleagues. 
Provide impartial, substantiated, accurate and complete verbal and written advice and reports. 
Use public resources in accordance with Australian Army ethical standards and guidelines. 
Comply with organisational policies/codes on the prevention and reporting of unethical conduct. 
Report unethical conduct. 
Resolve or refer situations which pose ethical problems. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFMIL008 - Display the attributes of an Australian soldier
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:


Assessment Record Sheet

DEFMIL008 - Display the attributes of an Australian soldier

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

(add lines for each task)

Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: