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

Required Skills

be aware of self and others

develop as a member of a team

develop character

display compassion and honesty towards others

display daily living skills

display dedication to duty

display loyalty and honour

display mateship and team work

display the will to win

physical and moral courage

set personal and team goals

Required Knowledge

Army drug policy

Army security

arrest charges rights of an accused and powers of

character

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

punishment

requirement for soldierly conduct

signs of suicide and coping with stress

unit and routine orders

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to

cope with the demands of service life

perform tasks within a military context

work ethically

accept new challenges that are a feature of service life

recognise the fundamental importance of the military team

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of contexts over time

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment while undertaking routine tasks under supervision with regular checks but may take the form of some autonomy when working as part of a team

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

Specific resources for assessment

There are no specific resource requirements for this unit

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Australian Army values may include:

Ethos of the Australian Army may include:

Standard procedures may include:

Policies and guidelines may include:

Unethical conduct may include: