This unit describes the skills required to perform the duties of a chaplain in a joint combined or coalition deployed environment. The chaplains’ role in this environment can be unique due to a change in context and increased complexity. Deployed environment means away from base.

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 broad range of contexts that are often unpredictable.

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

Establish chaplaincy capability within a deployed environment

1.1

Identify and liaise with the military organisational structures including chain of command

1.2

Implement joint, combined or coalition doctrine

1.3

Establish cooperative working relationships with coalition partners and chaplains

1.4

Identify and advise command about religions and cultures

1.5

Identify consecrated, sacred or significant religious sites

1.6

Liaise with religious leaders of local faith groups

2

Minister in deployed environments

2.1

Identify military and civilian resources to support chaplaincy capability

2.2

Identify and provide for the spiritual, pastoral and religious needs of members of Australian and coalition forces operating in a deployed environment

2.3

Conduct religious services

2.4

Analyse completed activities and recommend improvements

2.5

Complete, compile and process reports and returns

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 denominational or multi-faith requirements

presenting abstract and symbolic ideas to groups and individuals

taking part in and facilitating interpersonal exchanges with groups and individuals

selecting language style suitable to audience and context for the purpose of establishing, maintaining and developing relationships

exploring issues and or problem solving

summarising and clarifying ideas

following instructions

reporting information

planning events and activities

liaising with organisations and agencies

analysing and evaluating information

retaining professionalism under duress

assessing Rules of Engagement with regard to their application to a chaplain

identifying and understanding culture, structures, ranks and terminology of other services, coalition forces, other government and NGOs within the deployed environment

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:

chaplaincy role and function

world religions together with associated religious beliefs and practices

denominational doctrines, worship and practices

principles of chaplaincy care

relevant organisational processes and protocols

relevant records maintenance requirements

relevant support agencies

code of behaviour

professional codes of practice

ethical standards

command and control structures including NATO staff system

joint, combined and coalition doctrine

structure of chaplain's organisations in Coalition partners

chaplain's role in civil military affairs

role in intelligence gathering within the AO

Laws of Armed Conflict with regard to their application to a chaplain

notification policies and procedures

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