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

DEFLAW002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform the duties of a unit discipline officer

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFLAW002 - Perform the duties of a unit discipline officer
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to undertake the duties and responsibilities of a unit discipline officer in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) under the Defence Force Discipline Act (DFDA).This unit applies to those working as ADF members who may potentially be appointed as unit discipline officers by virtue of their rank.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 under supervision, while performing specific tasks in a broad range of contexts.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 Military Justice
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: Prepare for unit discipline officer hearings
  • Receive and interpret appointment to act as a unit discipline officer under the DFDA.
  • Confirm jurisdiction for a disciplinary infringement.
       
Element: Deal with infringements
  • Conduct unit discipline officer hearings.
  • Impose punishments.
       
Element: Finalise unit discipline officer hearings
  • Complete infringement notices.
  • Conduct post-hearing actions.
       
Element: Prepare for unit discipline officer hearings
  • Receive and interpret appointment to act as a unit discipline officer under the DFDA.
  • Confirm jurisdiction for a disciplinary infringement.
       
Element: Deal with infringements
  • Conduct unit discipline officer hearings.
  • Impose punishments.
       
Element: Finalise unit discipline officer hearings
  • Complete infringement notices.
  • Conduct post-hearing actions.
       


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. Prepare for unit discipline officer hearings

1.1 Receive and interpret appointment to act as a unit discipline officer under the DFDA.

1.2 Confirm jurisdiction for a disciplinary infringement.

2. Deal with infringements

2.1 Conduct unit discipline officer hearings.

2.2 Impose punishments.

3. Finalise unit discipline officer hearings

3.1 Complete infringement notices.

3.2 Conduct post-hearing actions.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. The candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

communicating orally

questioning and responding to questioning

conducting briefings

listening

reflecting

conducting interviews

determining jurisdiction

displaying empathy and building rapport with colleagues and stakeholders

interpreting body language

locating relevant information in relevant references

making sound judgements

selecting a punishment appropriate to the circumstances and to the severity of the charge

providing advice that is relevant and appropriate to the circumstances

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.

ADF publications

appeal and petition

Defence Instructions

discipline officer appointment

election

infringement considerations

jurisdiction

procedures

scale of punishments


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.

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. Prepare for unit discipline officer hearings

1.1 Receive and interpret appointment to act as a unit discipline officer under the DFDA.

1.2 Confirm jurisdiction for a disciplinary infringement.

2. Deal with infringements

2.1 Conduct unit discipline officer hearings.

2.2 Impose punishments.

3. Finalise unit discipline officer hearings

3.1 Complete infringement notices.

3.2 Conduct post-hearing actions.

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 and interpret appointment to act as a unit discipline officer under the DFDA. 
Confirm jurisdiction for a disciplinary infringement. 
Conduct unit discipline officer hearings. 
Impose punishments. 
Complete infringement notices. 
Conduct post-hearing actions. 
Receive and interpret appointment to act as a unit discipline officer under the DFDA. 
Confirm jurisdiction for a disciplinary infringement. 
Conduct unit discipline officer hearings. 
Impose punishments. 
Complete infringement notices. 
Conduct post-hearing actions. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFLAW002 - Perform the duties of a unit discipline officer
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Assessment Record Sheet

DEFLAW002 - Perform the duties of a unit discipline officer

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