Application
The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.
This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Access sources of information and assistance related to equity and diversity policies and practices | 1.1 Sources of information on equity and diversity are identified in accordance with legislative requirements, and organisational policies and practices. 1.2 Information and support are accessed as required in accordance with standard procedure. |
2. Implement equity and diversity strategies | 2.1 Equity and diversity strategies are identified and communicated to team members in accordance with standard procedures. 2.2 Training and awareness programs are used as appropriate to promote and encourage the benefits of equity and diversity in accordance with equity and diversity principles. 2.3 Assistance is provided to maximise individual contribution to the attainment of the team objectives. 2.4 Feedback on equity and diversity strategies is provided to managers in accordance with standard procedure. |
3. Supervise and monitor the application of equity and diversity in the team | 3.1 Processes are applied to resolve grievance and complaints related to equity and diversity in accordance with standard procedures. 3.2 Prompt action is taken to correct inappropriate behaviour in the workplace in accordance with standard procedures. 3.3 Reports on equity and diversity issues are compiled and forwarded in accordance with standard procedure. |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
apply equity and diversity legislation supervise and monitor equity and diversity policies and practices supervise and monitor the principles of equity and diversity apply the guidelines related to unacceptable behaviour communicate and apply interpersonal skills provide feedback in a constructive manner analyse and solve problems encourage team members use a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including body language, language style, active listening read and interpret job instructions, workplace forms and reports write to the level required to complete workplace forms and reports |
Required Knowledge |
equity and diversity legislation defence equity and diversity policies and practices equity and diversity principles equity and diversity resources unacceptable behaviour composition, roles and responsibilities of team members techniques for giving and receiving feedback in a constructive manner leadership principles team dynamics, aims and objectives techniques for supporting others verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including body language, language style, active listening written communication to a level required to complete workplace forms and reports |
Evidence Required
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to foster and promote equity and diversity practices in the workplace through implementing equity and diversity programs and supervising and monitoring equity and diversity processes. Assessment must also confirm the ability to: identify and access the information and support available on equity and diversity issues implement equity and diversity strategies resolve grievances and complaints without bias take action to correct inappropriate behaviour Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated work contexts. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Competency should be assessed by observing an individual within the workplace or simulated environment in a role where the supervision of equity and diversity is required. When assessment is conducted in a simulated environment, the simulation should re-create realistic workplace scenarios. These may include role plays based on a full range of strategies used to promote equity and diversity and situations that require the resolution of grievances and complaints. Specific resources for assessment There are no special 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. | |
Equity and diversity may include: | Age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, language, sexual orientation, physical differences, political or religious belief, family or carer responsibility, education level, expertise, work experience, working style, socio |
Legislative requirements may include: | Racial Discrimination Act 1975 Sex Discrimination Act 1984 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 Privacy Act 1988 Work health and safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991 Disability Discrimination Act 1992 Workplace Relations Act 1996 Public Service Act 1999 |
Organisational policies and practices may include: | PERS 12–1 General Scope of Legal Assistance Provided to Service Personnel and Legal Aid to Australian Defence Force Members Overseas PERS 19–2 Work health and safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991 Implementation within the Australian Defence Force PERS 26–2 ADF Policy on Religious Practices of ADF Members PERS 32–1 Employment of Women in the ADF PERS 32–2 Defence Equity Adviser Network PERS 34–1 Redress of Grievance – Tri PERS 34–2 Complaints of Discrimination and Harassment through the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission PERS 34–3 Inquiries by the Commonwealth Ombudsman and the Defence Force Ombudsman affecting the Department of Defence and the Australian Defence Force PERS 35–2 Application of the Sex Discrimination Act to the ADF PERS 35–3 Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Offences, Fraternisation and other Unacceptable Behaviour in the Australian Defence Force PERS 36–3 Inherent Requirements of Service in the Australian Defence Force PERS 42–1 ADF Family Support Policy PERS 44–1 ADF Policy Regarding the Avoidance and Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Racist Behaviour PERS 45–1 Jurisdiction under the Defence Force Discipline Act – Guidance for Military Commanders PERS 49–2 Variable Working Hours for Australian Defence Force Members PERS 50–1 Equity and Diversity in the Australian Defence Force PERS 51–1 Australian Defence Force Policy for Inter other departmental instructions related to equity and diversity |
Support may include: | Training materials Supervisors in the chain of command Equity advisers Psychologists Social workers Medical officers Legal officers Chaplains Family liaison officers Defence equity advice lines Defence equity organisation web site |
Standard procedures may include: | Written and verbal orders Standing orders Standing operating procedures Routine orders Defence instructions Procedure manuals Doctrine pamphlets Job guides |
The benefits of equity and diversity may include: | Individual competencies, styles and qualities A range of working styles |
Equity and diversity principles may include: | Treating each other with respect and dignity Recognising all people as individuals and valuing differences Using the different contributions that people can make to the team Making judgements genuinely based on fairness and merit Eliminating artificial, unfair and inappropriate barriers to workplace participation Providing appropriate means to monitor and address discrimination and harassment Providing opportunities for flexibility when meeting organisational requirements Consulting people on policies and decisions that affect them |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.