Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFCHP006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform the duties of a chaplain in a deployed environment

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFCHP006 - Perform the duties of a chaplain in a deployed environment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to perform the duties of a chaplain in a joint combined or coalition deployed environment. The chaplains’ role in this environment can be unique due to a change in context and increased complexity. Deployed environment means away from base.This unit was developed for Defence Chaplains but may be relevant to others who work in this field.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently, while performing complex tasks in a broad range of contexts that are often unpredictable.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

acceptable means of simulation assessment.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Chaplaincy
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Establish chaplaincy capability within a deployed environment
  • Identify and liaise with the military organisational structures including chain of command.
  • Implement joint, combined or coalition doctrine.
  • Establish cooperative working relationships with coalition partners and chaplains.
  • Identify and advise command about religions and cultures.
  • Identify consecrated, sacred or significant religious sites.
  • Liaise with religious leaders of local faith groups.
       
Element: Minister in deployed environments
  • Identify military and civilian resources to support chaplaincy capability.
  • Identify and provide for the spiritual, pastoral and religious needs of members of Australian and coalition forces operating in a deployed environment.
  • Conduct religious services.
  • Analyse completed activities and recommend improvements.
  • Complete, compile and process reports and returns.
       
Element: Establish chaplaincy capability within a deployed environment
  • Identify and liaise with the military organisational structures including chain of command
       
Element: Implement joint, combined or coalition doctrine
       
Element: Establish cooperative working relationships with coalition partners and chaplains
       
Element: Identify and advise command about religions and cultures
       
Element: Identify consecrated, sacred or significant religious sites
       
Element: Liaise with religious leaders of local faith groups
       
Element: Minister in deployed environments
  • Identify military and civilian resources to support chaplaincy capability
       
Element: Identify and provide for the spiritual, pastoral and religious needs of members of Australian and coalition forces operating in a deployed environment
       
Element: Conduct religious services
       
Element: Analyse completed activities and recommend improvements
       
Element: Complete, compile and process reports and returns
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

meeting denominational or multi-faith requirements

presenting abstract and symbolic ideas to groups and individuals

taking part in and facilitating interpersonal exchanges with groups and individuals

selecting language style suitable to audience and context for the purpose of establishing, maintaining and developing relationships

exploring issues and or problem solving

summarising and clarifying ideas

following instructions

reporting information

planning events and activities

liaising with organisations and agencies

analysing and evaluating information

retaining professionalism under duress

assessing Rules of Engagement with regard to their application to a chaplain

identifying and understanding culture, structures, ranks and terminology of other services, coalition forces, other government and NGOs within the deployed environment

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

world religions together with associated religious beliefs and practices

denominational doctrines, worship and practices

principles of chaplaincy care

relevant organisational processes and protocols

relevant records maintenance requirements

relevant support agencies

code of behaviour

professional codes of practice

ethical standards

command and control structures including NATO staff system

joint, combined and coalition doctrine

structure of chaplain's organisations in Coalition partners

chaplain's role in civil military affairs

role in intelligence gathering within the AO

Laws of Armed Conflict with regard to their application to a chaplain

notification policies and procedures


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and liaise with the military organisational structures including chain of command. 
Implement joint, combined or coalition doctrine. 
Establish cooperative working relationships with coalition partners and chaplains. 
Identify and advise command about religions and cultures. 
Identify consecrated, sacred or significant religious sites. 
Liaise with religious leaders of local faith groups. 
Identify military and civilian resources to support chaplaincy capability. 
Identify and provide for the spiritual, pastoral and religious needs of members of Australian and coalition forces operating in a deployed environment. 
Conduct religious services. 
Analyse completed activities and recommend improvements. 
Complete, compile and process reports and returns. 
Identify and liaise with the military organisational structures including chain of command 
 
 
 
 
 
Identify military and civilian resources to support chaplaincy capability 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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