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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify the issue(s)
  2. Analyse and research the issue(s)
  3. Provide ethical and pastoral advice
  4. Review ethical and pastoral advice
  5. Identify the issue(s)
  6. Identify issues and confirm if necessary through research, including internal and external consultation
  7. Analyse and research the issue(s)
  8. Conduct research related to the issue(s) and analyse and record findings
  9. Determine the pastoral and or ethical advice to be provided
  10. Determine the manner in which the advice will be delivered
  11. Provide ethical and pastoral advice
  12. Provide advice after research and consultation
  13. Review ethical and pastoral advice
  14. Determine learnings that may influence future advice

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and includes:

using ethical decision making techniques

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

analysing complex personal and organisational issues

taking part in and facilitating interpersonal exchanges with groups and individuals

selecting language style suitable to audience and context

exploring issues

listening actively

summarising and clarifying ideas

liaising with a range of people

retaining professionalism under duress


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

chaplaincy role and function

values of the organisation

ethical decision making process

research techniques

analysis and interpretation processes

relevant organisational requirements and guidelines

relevant code of behaviour and professional codes of practice

ethical standards

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

understanding of Commanders' responsibility of dealing with moral and ethical dilemmas in the military

nature of ethics and ethical values

fundamental ethical principles including justice, respect for persons and reasonable care