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

DEFCM129A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform the duties of an appointing officer

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFCM129A - Perform the duties of an appointing officer
Description This unit covers the competency required to appoint an inquiry officer and/or inquiry assistant in relation to a Defence matter under his/her command or control.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application An appointing officer may be:Defence Force commanding officer officer who has the powers of a formation commander under the Australian Military Regulations 1927officer who holds an appointment superior to that of an officer mentioned in the above two points
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: Appoint an inquiry
  • Organisational policies are complied with throughout the inquiry process.
  • Quick assessment (QA) is completed.
  • Instrument of appointment and Terms of Reference are produced in accordance with organisational policies.
  • Inquiry report is monitored in accordance with organisational policies.
       
Element: Action the inquiry report
  • Inquiry report is received and confirmed against the Terms of Reference.
  • Subject matter advice is sought.
  • Findings and recommendations of the inquiry report are accepted or rejected.
  • Accepted recommendations are implemented.
  • Stakeholders are notified.
  • Documentation is completed in accordance with organisational policies.
       


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.

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:

locate and interpret appropriate guidance in relevant documents

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

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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.

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

Required Skills

apply criteria and principles

communicate effectively in writing

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

conduct interviews

display empathy and build rapport with colleagues and stakeholders

interpret body language

interpret relevant policies

interpret QA and inquiry reports

lead individuals and groups

make administrative decisions

make sound judgements

manage work effectively

undertake research

Required Knowledge

administrative sanctions

evidence

complaints and redress of grievance

identifying relevant Australian Defence Force (ADF) policies

imposing authority

initiating authority

inquiry instigation

inquiry monitoring

inquiry planning

QAs

recommendation implementation

reports

tracking

witnesses and potentially affected persons

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.

Organisational policiesmay include:

ADF publications

Defence Instruction

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
Organisational policies are complied with throughout the inquiry process. 
Quick assessment (QA) is completed. 
Instrument of appointment and Terms of Reference are produced in accordance with organisational policies. 
Inquiry report is monitored in accordance with organisational policies. 
Inquiry report is received and confirmed against the Terms of Reference. 
Subject matter advice is sought. 
Findings and recommendations of the inquiry report are accepted or rejected. 
Accepted recommendations are implemented. 
Stakeholders are notified. 
Documentation is completed in accordance with organisational policies. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFCM129A - Perform the duties of an appointing officer
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Assessment Record Sheet

DEFCM129A - Perform the duties of an appointing officer

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