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

Required Skills

analyse evidence

communicate ideas arguments and conclusions logically

conduct interviews

interpret policies

prepare complex documents

undertake required tasks with objectivity and impartiality

use appropriate legal terminology

Required Knowledge

Defence Inquiry Regulations

inquiry processes

interview techniques

relevant Defence publications

relevant legislation

relevant organisational policies and procedures

scope of authority of an investigating officer undertaking an administrative inquiry

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

identify the issues surrounding the inquiry

adhere to the Terms of Reference

analyse evidence to form conclusions and recommendations

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated inquiry contexts

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment conducting an inquiry

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

documentation and resources normally found in the work environment and required to allow the inquiry to be properly performed

Inquiry may include:

Appointing authority may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Independence may include:

Appropriate Defence publications may include:

Inquiry plan may include:

Advice is sought from:

Interviews may include:

Conclusions and recommendations only include those:

Inquiry findings may: