This unit describes the skills required to plan and deliver chaplaincy support within Defence. This includes the requirement to review the delivery of chaplaincy support.

This unit was developed for Defence chaplains but may be relevant to others who work 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, while performing complex tasks in a mainly predictable context.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan the delivery of chaplaincy support

1.1

Identify planning requirements for chaplaincy support from organisational processes

1.2

Identify and apply planning tools and or methodologies

1.3

Identify, select and obtain all relevant planning factors and other data required

1.4

Develop, confirm and document plans

1.5

Test plans for accuracy and relevance and agree on them with appropriate personnel

2

Conduct chaplaincy services

2.1

Implement and monitor chaplaincy plans and amend them to address changing circumstances

2.2

Forward information on the delivery of chaplaincy services to appropriate personnel

2.3

Complete, compile and process chaplaincy reports

2.4

Provide chaplaincy specific advice during higher level organisational planning

3

Review the delivery of chaplaincy services

3.1

Develop and implement review procedures incorporating organisational requirements for the chaplaincy service

3.2

Undertake review against specified criteria

3.3

Incorporate review outcomes in current and future plans

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:

meeting own faith requirements

providing support for all faiths

analysing complex personal and organisational issues

selecting language style suitable to audience and context

establishing, maintaining and developing relationships

solving problems

summarising and clarifying ideas

measuring performance against established criteria

developing written plans, advice and reports

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:

world religions and associated religious beliefs and practices

denominational doctrines, worship and practices

planning processes

review processes

relevant organisational processes, requirements and procedures

chaplaincy roles

organisational communication media and conventions

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.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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.

Not applicable.

Chaplaincy