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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify and analyse the issue(s)
   • The circumstances that require the provision of advice are observed, received and clarified
   • The issues are identified and confirmed if necessary through consultation with relevant personnel
   • The circumstances are analysed and the issue(s) are interpreted and clearly defined
   • Research related to the issue(s) is conducted and the advice of relevant personnel is sought to clarify findings that are unclear
2. Formulate options
   • Options related to the provision of advice are identified and evaluated
   • Options are prioritised and the preferred option(s) is chosen
3. Provide advice
   • Advice is formulated and discussed with stakeholders
   • Stakeholders' requirements are negotiated, documented and incorporated within the proposed advice
   • Concluding advice is provided in accordance with ethical and practical guidelines and within specified time and budget

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

analyse and evaluate information communication and interpersonal identify information liaison prepare and present reports provide and receive feedback in a constructive manner review literature use a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques use appropriate information technology and software

Required Knowledge

analysis process Code of behaviour Duty of care ethical standards information sources organisation guidelines and standards Professional codes of practice Range Standing Orders range use procedures research techniques verbal communication techniques written communication to a level required in the preparation of letters and reports

Evidence Required

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessment must confirm the ability to identify the issues surrounding the provision of advice the conduct of research into those issues the selection of the most appropriate option and the actual presentation of the advice Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated advisory contexts
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competency should be assessed by observing an individual in an advisory role within the workplace or simulated environment Specific resources for assessment There are no specific resource requirements for this unit
Guidance information for assessment	In all cases assessment should be supported by questions to assess knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate

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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.
Ranges may include	All air, land and/or sea areas used for Defence live-firing weapons practices, tests or operations
Training areas may include	Any area of land, sea, undersea, or air used for any military manoeuvres or simulated wartime operations involving planning, preparation and execution, carried out for the purpose of training and evaluation Combined, joint or single service exercises
Advice may include	By request Formal or informal Spontaneous Verbal or written and may include advice relating to: application of range safety procedures range boards range use and facilities suitability of training areas the establishment and disestablishment of purpose built ranges
Ethical and practical guidelines must may include	Comply with professional codes of practice (as applicable)

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