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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for the investigation
  2. Collect and analyse information relevant to the investigation
  3. Conduct the interview
  4. Prefer charges

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

communicate effectively in writing

communicate effectively orally question conduct briefings respond to questioning listen reflect

display empathy and build rapport with colleagues and stakeholders

interpret policies and instructions

make decisions

show sound judgement

undertake research

Required Knowledge

charging under the DFDA

discipline law and administrative law policy documents

discipline officer scheme

interview techniques

relevant policies and procedures

relevant legislation

Evidence Required

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

provide advice that is relevant and appropriate to the circumstances

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of situations that could be expected in the workplace

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment

Specific resources for assessment

There are no specific resource requirements for this unit


Range Statement

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.

Independence may include:

confirming lack of bias or declaring bias

confirming lack of conflict of interest or declaring conflict of interest

Investigation plan includes:

identifying avenues of inquiry

identifying conduct or allegation

identifying the framework (applicable law and policies)

investigation powers and limitations

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Defence Law Manual

Provisions of the Defence Act and the DFDA

Regulations, orders and instructions made under the Defence Act and DFDA

Standing Operating Procedures

Standing Orders

Search may include:

buildings

personal effects

persons

vehicles

vessels

Statements and interviews may include:

audio tape recorders

hand-written and electronically based proforma and reporting styles

Comprehensive statements include:

all relevant information

all details which may assist the investigation

written format that complies with legal requirements for statements

Legal rights may include:

caution

legal representation

notification of family/friends

silence

Interviews may be conducted at:

hospitals

police stations

other agreed locations in accordance with organisational policy