Application
This unit describes the skills required to work ethically while upholding the relevant values and exhibiting the qualities required by members of the Australian Army regardless of the environment.
This unit applies to those working as members of the Australian Defence Force.
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 under direct supervision. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform specific tasks, in a broad range of contexts that could be unpredictable.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. Uphold the values and ethos of the Australian Army | 1.1 Reflect Australian army values in all actions and behaviours. 1.2 Assimilate ethos of the Australian Army. |
2. Exhibit the qualities of an Australian soldier | 2.1 Demonstrate self-discipline. 2.2 Maintain standards of dress and bearing. 2.3 Maintain a positive attitude to military service. 2.4 Comply with organisational policies and guidelines in personal work practices and relationships with colleagues. 2.5 Provide impartial, substantiated, accurate and complete verbal and written advice and reports. 2.6 Use public resources in accordance with Australian Army ethical standards and guidelines. |
3. Deal with ethical situations | 3.1 Comply with organisational policies/codes on the prevention and reporting of unethical conduct. 3.2 Report unethical conduct. 3.3 Resolve or refer situations which pose ethical problems. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
At least two ethical problems should be posed requiring a response or action that can be assessed.
being aware of self and others
developing character
displaying daily living skills
displaying dedication to duty, initiative, loyalty and honour, mateship and team work, the will to win, physical and moral courage, compassion and honesty towards others
coping with the demands of service life
performing tasks within a military context
accepting new challenges that are a feature of service life
recognising the fundamental importance of the military team
Evidence of Knowledge
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.
organisational drug policy
organisational security
arrest, charges, rights of an accused
corps functions within the Army
customs, uniforms and ranks of the Army
Defence Force Discipline Act and common military offences
history and characteristics of the Australian soldier
organisation of the Army
performance assessment system
requirement for soldierly conduct
Assessment Conditions
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.
Individuals should be observed and questioned when ethical issues arise during the conduct of routine tasks.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
ACSF levels indicative of performance:
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Military Skills