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

DEFCM122A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide advice on service administrative law

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFCM122A - Provide advice on service administrative law
Description This unit covers the competency required to provide advice to subordinates on the procedural aspects and practical application of service administrative law as it relates to the Australian Defence Force (ADF).While advisors will be under the commander's direction, they must have authority to act independently.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit only applies to members of the ADF who have or will have responsibility for subordinates.This is to assist supervisors in the following situations:reviewing administrative sanctionsreviewing the Notice to Show Cause processdrafting a regress of grievancelisting common administrative law referencesreviewing administrative law principlesoutlining how administrative law processes apply to common ADF policies such as illicit drugs, equity and diversity, harassment and bullying, sexual harassment, alcohol abuse
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare to provide advice on service administrative law
  • Circumstances that require the provision of advice on service administrative law are identified in accordance with organisational policies.
  • Circumstances are analysed and research is conducted within the scope of own responsibility.
  • Appropriate guidance is located in relevant administrative law organisational policy documents and is interpreted.
       
Element: Provide information on service administrative law
  • Policy references on common administrative law issues are identified and explained to subordinates in accordance with organisational policies.
  • Procedures on common administrative law issues are explained to subordinates in accordance with organisational policies.
  • Administrative law principles are explained to subordinates.
  • Assistance is provided to subordinates in preparing common administrative law documents.
       


Evidence Required

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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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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

Required Skills

communicate effectively orally (conduct briefings, respond to questioning, listen, reflect)

interpret relevant policies

undertake research

Required Knowledge

ADF administrative policies and procedures for sanctions

ADF drug and alcohol policies

equity and diversity

work health and safety

origin and structure of the Defence administrative system

risk management

role, duties and powers of administrative decision makers

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.

Circumstances may include:

consequence of an administrative notice/determination

periodic information briefings

sanctions

seeking information

seeking referral

Organisational policies may include:

regulations, orders and instructions made under the Defence Act

standing operating procedures

standing orders

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Circumstances that require the provision of advice on service administrative law are identified in accordance with organisational policies. 
Circumstances are analysed and research is conducted within the scope of own responsibility. 
Appropriate guidance is located in relevant administrative law organisational policy documents and is interpreted. 
Policy references on common administrative law issues are identified and explained to subordinates in accordance with organisational policies. 
Procedures on common administrative law issues are explained to subordinates in accordance with organisational policies. 
Administrative law principles are explained to subordinates. 
Assistance is provided to subordinates in preparing common administrative law documents. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFCM122A - Provide advice on service administrative law
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