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

DEFGEN012 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide technical advice

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFGEN012 - Provide technical advice
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to provide technical advice in a Defence context. It includes identifying the issues surrounding the provision of advice and the formulation of options. A person can only provide advice on subject areas for which they have relevant experience and knowledge.This unit was developed for Defence personnel having to provide expert advice, but may be relevant to others working 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 and as part of a team, under direct and/or indirect supervision, while performing complex tasks in a range of contexts. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.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.

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field General
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify and analyse technical issue/s
  • Receive, observe, clarify and analyse circumstances that require the provision of advice.
  • Identify and confirm issues, if necessary, through consultation with relevant personnel.
  • Interpret and define the issue/s.
  • Conduct research related to the issue/s and seek advice of relevant personnel to clarify findings that are unclear.
       
Element: Formulate options
  • Identify and evaluate options related to the provision of advice.
  • Prioritise options and choose the preferred options.
       
Element: Provide advice
  • Formulate and provide advice and discuss with stakeholders taking resource constraints and operational requirements into consideration.
  • Negotiate and document stakeholder requirements and incorporate within the proposed advice.
       
Element: Identify and analyse technical issue/s
  • Receive, observe, clarify and analyse circumstances that require the provision of advice.
  • Identify and confirm issues, if necessary, through consultation with relevant personnel.
  • Interpret and define the issue/s.
  • Conduct research related to the issue/s and seek advice of relevant personnel to clarify findings that are unclear.
       
Element: Formulate options
  • Identify and evaluate options related to the provision of advice.
  • Prioritise options and choose the preferred options.
       
Element: Provide advice
  • Formulate and provide advice and discuss with stakeholders taking resource constraints and operational requirements into consideration.
  • Negotiate and document stakeholder requirements and incorporate within the proposed advice.
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Identify and analyse technical issue/s

1.1 Receive, observe, clarify and analyse circumstances that require the provision of advice.

1.2 Identify and confirm issues, if necessary, through consultation with relevant personnel.

1.3 Interpret and define the issue/s.

1.4 Conduct research related to the issue/s and seek advice of relevant personnel to clarify findings that are unclear.

2. Formulate options

2.1 Identify and evaluate options related to the provision of advice.

2.2 Prioritise options and choose the preferred options.

3. Provide advice

3.1 Formulate and provide advice and discuss with stakeholders taking resource constraints and operational requirements into consideration.

3.2 Negotiate and document stakeholder requirements and incorporate within the proposed advice.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

analysing and evaluating information

preparing and presenting written and/or oral reports

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

analysis process

organisational procedures and standards

information sources

research techniques


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

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Identify and analyse technical issue/s

1.1 Receive, observe, clarify and analyse circumstances that require the provision of advice.

1.2 Identify and confirm issues, if necessary, through consultation with relevant personnel.

1.3 Interpret and define the issue/s.

1.4 Conduct research related to the issue/s and seek advice of relevant personnel to clarify findings that are unclear.

2. Formulate options

2.1 Identify and evaluate options related to the provision of advice.

2.2 Prioritise options and choose the preferred options.

3. Provide advice

3.1 Formulate and provide advice and discuss with stakeholders taking resource constraints and operational requirements into consideration.

3.2 Negotiate and document stakeholder requirements and incorporate within the proposed advice.

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
Receive, observe, clarify and analyse circumstances that require the provision of advice. 
Identify and confirm issues, if necessary, through consultation with relevant personnel. 
Interpret and define the issue/s. 
Conduct research related to the issue/s and seek advice of relevant personnel to clarify findings that are unclear. 
Identify and evaluate options related to the provision of advice. 
Prioritise options and choose the preferred options. 
Formulate and provide advice and discuss with stakeholders taking resource constraints and operational requirements into consideration. 
Negotiate and document stakeholder requirements and incorporate within the proposed advice. 
Receive, observe, clarify and analyse circumstances that require the provision of advice. 
Identify and confirm issues, if necessary, through consultation with relevant personnel. 
Interpret and define the issue/s. 
Conduct research related to the issue/s and seek advice of relevant personnel to clarify findings that are unclear. 
Identify and evaluate options related to the provision of advice. 
Prioritise options and choose the preferred options. 
Formulate and provide advice and discuss with stakeholders taking resource constraints and operational requirements into consideration. 
Negotiate and document stakeholder requirements and incorporate within the proposed advice. 

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