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

DEFLAW012 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform the duties of a prosecuting officer at service tribunals

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFLAW012 - Perform the duties of a prosecuting officer at service tribunals
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to prosecute an accused person for the purposes of legal trials and hearings as required under the provisions of the Defence Force Discipline Act (DFDA). This unit applies to those prosecuting an accused service member at summary trials under the Defence Force Disciplinary Act (DFDA).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 autonomously, while performing sophisticated tasks in a broad 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 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 the prosecution’s case
  • Advise the accused of the charges preferred against him/her.
  • Research the prosecution’s case.
  • Prepare and dispatch pre-trial documentation.
       
Element: Present the prosecution’s case
  • Present prosecution’s case in accordance with service discipline protocols, procedures and rules of evidence.
  • Communicate issues relating to the prosecution of the accused to the service tribunal’s authority.
  • Cross examine witnesses and accused.
       
Element: Finalise the case
  • Provide feedback on outcomes of the tribunal to the relevant authorities.
  • Finalise documentation.
       
Element: Prepare the prosecution’s case
  • Advise the accused of the charges preferred against him/her.
  • Research the prosecution’s case.
  • Prepare and dispatch pre-trial documentation.
       
Element: Present the prosecution’s case
  • Present prosecution’s case in accordance with service discipline protocols, procedures and rules of evidence.
  • Communicate issues relating to the prosecution of the accused to the service tribunal’s authority.
  • Cross examine witnesses and accused.
       
Element: Finalise the case
  • Provide feedback on outcomes of the tribunal to the relevant authorities.
  • Finalise documentation.
       


Evidence Required

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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. Prepare the prosecution’s case

1.1 Advise the accused of the charges preferred against him/her.

1.2 Research the prosecution’s case.

1.3 Prepare and dispatch pre-trial documentation.

2. Present the prosecution’s case

2.1 Present prosecution’s case in accordance with service discipline protocols, procedures and rules of evidence.

2.2 Communicate issues relating to the prosecution of the accused to the service tribunal’s authority.

2.3 Cross examine witnesses and accused.

3. Finalise the case

3.1 Provide feedback on outcomes of the tribunal to the relevant authorities.

3.2 Finalise documentation.

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.

reflecting

preparing statements and completing documentation

analysing and synthesising information

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 judicial policies and procedures for service tribunals

application of DFDA to service members

composition and content of the Defence Law Manual (DLM) and other relevant law including offences under the DFDA and the rules of evidence, equity and diversity

nature and limits of Defence jurisdiction

origin and structure of the Defence legal system

role, duties and powers of a discipline officer

scales of punishment

service tribunal procedures and processes

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.

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 the prosecution’s case

1.1 Advise the accused of the charges preferred against him/her.

1.2 Research the prosecution’s case.

1.3 Prepare and dispatch pre-trial documentation.

2. Present the prosecution’s case

2.1 Present prosecution’s case in accordance with service discipline protocols, procedures and rules of evidence.

2.2 Communicate issues relating to the prosecution of the accused to the service tribunal’s authority.

2.3 Cross examine witnesses and accused.

3. Finalise the case

3.1 Provide feedback on outcomes of the tribunal to the relevant authorities.

3.2 Finalise documentation.

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
Advise the accused of the charges preferred against him/her. 
Research the prosecution’s case. 
Prepare and dispatch pre-trial documentation. 
Present prosecution’s case in accordance with service discipline protocols, procedures and rules of evidence. 
Communicate issues relating to the prosecution of the accused to the service tribunal’s authority. 
Cross examine witnesses and accused. 
Provide feedback on outcomes of the tribunal to the relevant authorities. 
Finalise documentation. 
Advise the accused of the charges preferred against him/her. 
Research the prosecution’s case. 
Prepare and dispatch pre-trial documentation. 
Present prosecution’s case in accordance with service discipline protocols, procedures and rules of evidence. 
Communicate issues relating to the prosecution of the accused to the service tribunal’s authority. 
Cross examine witnesses and accused. 
Provide feedback on outcomes of the tribunal to the relevant authorities. 
Finalise documentation. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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