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

DEFLAW008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct a Defence administrative inquiry

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFLAW008 - Conduct a Defence administrative inquiry
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to conduct administrative inquiries under the inherent authority of commanders and under the Defence (Inquiry) Regulations. Staff may be appointed to conduct administrative inquiries to determine the facts and circumstances surrounding an incident or situation so that an informed decision may be taken about the action required including, where appropriate, action to avoid a recurrence.This unit applies to those working as warrant officers and officers of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), and some civilian staff of the Australian Defence Organisation.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 indirect supervision, while performing sophisticated tasks in a broad range of contexts. The type of inquiry conducted will be dependent on the level of authority, rank or position.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.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

acceptable means of simulation assessment.

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 to conduct an inquiry
  • Receive and acknowledge appointment as inquiry officer from appointing authority.
  • Analyse and discuss inquiry circumstances if necessary, with the appointing authority.
  • Confirm and acknowledge independence.
  • Determine course of action by referring to the appropriate Defence publications.
       
Element: Plan an inquiry
  • Identify, analyse and clarify inquiry Terms of Reference.
  • Develop an inquiry plan.
  • Seek advice where appropriate.
       
Element: Gather and analyse evidence
  • Conduct interviews.
  • Identify, acquire, confirm and analyse evidence.
  • Provide progress reports in accordance with the Terms of Reference and appointing authority requirements.
  • Suspend inquiry and notify appointing authority when Defence Force Discipline Act (DFDA) offence or other notifiable incident is suspected.
       
Element: Present inquiry findings
  • Draw conclusions and recommendations, based on the evidence gathered and within the boundaries of the terms of reference.
  • Present inquiry findings in accordance with the Terms of Reference and appointing authority requirements.
       
Element: Plan an inquiry
  • Identify, analyse and clarify inquiry Terms of Reference.
  • Develop an inquiry plan.
  • Seek advice where appropriate.
       
Element: Prepare to conduct an inquiry
  • Receive and acknowledge appointment as inquiry officer from appointing authority
       
Element: Analyse and discuss inquiry circumstances if necessary, with the appointing authority
       
Element: Confirm and acknowledge independence
       
Element: Determine course of action by referring to the appropriate Defence publications
  • Identify, analyse and clarify inquiry Terms of Reference
       
Element: Develop an inquiry plan
       
Element: Seek advice where appropriate
       
Element: Gather and analyse evidence
       
Element: Identify, acquire, confirm and analyse evidence
       
Element: Provide progress reports in accordance with the Terms of Reference and appointing authority requirements
       
Element: Suspend inquiry and notify appointing authority when Defence Force Discipline Act (DFDA) offence or other notifiable incident is suspected
       
Element: Present inquiry findings
  • Draw conclusions and recommendations, based on the evidence gathered and within the boundaries of the Terms of Reference
       
Element: Present inquiry findings in accordance with the Terms of Reference and appointing authority requirements
       


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.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and includes:

analysing evidence to form conclusions and recommendations

communicating ideas, arguments and conclusions logically

conducting interviews

interpreting policies

preparing complex documents

identifying the issues surrounding the inquiry

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

Defence (Inquiry) Regulations

inquiry processes

interview techniques

relevant Defence publications

relevant legislation, policies and procedures

scope of authority of an investigating officer undertaking an administrative inquiry


Submission Requirements

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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.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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 acknowledge appointment as inquiry officer from appointing authority. 
Analyse and discuss inquiry circumstances if necessary, with the appointing authority. 
Confirm and acknowledge independence. 
Determine course of action by referring to the appropriate Defence publications. 
Identify, analyse and clarify inquiry Terms of Reference. 
Develop an inquiry plan. 
Seek advice where appropriate. 
Conduct interviews. 
Identify, acquire, confirm and analyse evidence. 
Provide progress reports in accordance with the Terms of Reference and appointing authority requirements. 
Suspend inquiry and notify appointing authority when Defence Force Discipline Act (DFDA) offence or other notifiable incident is suspected. 
Draw conclusions and recommendations, based on the evidence gathered and within the boundaries of the terms of reference. 
Present inquiry findings in accordance with the Terms of Reference and appointing authority requirements. 
Identify, analyse and clarify inquiry Terms of Reference. 
Develop an inquiry plan. 
Seek advice where appropriate. 
Receive and acknowledge appointment as inquiry officer from appointing authority 
 
 
Identify, analyse and clarify inquiry Terms of Reference 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Draw conclusions and recommendations, based on the evidence gathered and within the boundaries of the Terms of Reference 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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