DEFCM129A
Perform the duties of an appointing officer

This unit covers the competency required to appoint an inquiry officer and/or inquiry assistant in relation to a Defence matter under his/her command or control.

Application

An appointing officer may be:

Defence Force commanding officer

officer who has the powers of a formation commander under the Australian Military Regulations 1927

officer who holds an appointment superior to that of an officer mentioned in the above two points


Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Appoint an inquiry

1.1 Organisational policies are complied with throughout the inquiry process.

1.2 Quick assessment (QA) is completed.

1.3 Instrument of appointment and Terms of Reference are produced in accordance with organisational policies.

1.4 Inquiry report is monitored in accordance with organisational policies.

2. Action the inquiry report

2.1 Inquiry report is received and confirmed against the Terms of Reference.

2.2 Subject matter advice is sought.

2.3 Findings and recommendations of the inquiry report are accepted or rejected.

2.4 Accepted recommendations are implemented.

2.5 Stakeholders are notified.

2.6 Documentation is completed in accordance with organisational policies.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

apply criteria and principles

communicate effectively in writing

communicate effectively orally (question, conduct briefings, respond to questioning, listen, reflect)

conduct interviews

display empathy and build rapport with colleagues and stakeholders

interpret body language

interpret relevant policies

interpret QA and inquiry reports

lead individuals and groups

make administrative decisions

make sound judgements

manage work effectively

undertake research

Required Knowledge

administrative sanctions

evidence

complaints and redress of grievance

identifying relevant Australian Defence Force (ADF) policies

imposing authority

initiating authority

inquiry instigation

inquiry monitoring

inquiry planning

QAs

recommendation implementation

reports

tracking

witnesses and potentially affected persons

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

locate and interpret appropriate guidance in relevant documents

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of situations that could be expected in the workplace.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

There are no specific resource requirements for this unit.


Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Organisational policiesmay include:

ADF publications

Defence Instruction


Sectors

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.