Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
DEFCM113C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform the duties of a defending officer
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | DEFCM113C - Perform the duties of a defending officer |
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Description | This unit covers the competency required to defend an accused service member at summary trials under the Defence Force Disciplinary Act (DFDA). | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. Pre-requisite Unit/sNil | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit only applies to Defence members who may be selected to defend an accused service member at a service summary trial.Where a person has been asked or directed to represent a defendant, he/she thereby acquires a duty to guard the defendant's interests by all honourable and legitimate means known to the law. If for personal or service reasons the person considers that he/she cannot defend the defendant effectively, he/she should inform the defendant and arrange for someone else to take on the case. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
Competency Field |
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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Advise the accused |
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Element: Prepare the defence |
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Element: Defend the accused |
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Element: Deal with post-trial requirements |
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