ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for selection activity

1.1 Relevant documents are compiled in accordance with administrative instructions and requirements.

1.2 Bookings for facilities and other support arrangements are confirmed in accordance with administrative instructions.

1.3 Selection activity stationery and stores are prepared in accordance with administrative instruction.

1.4 Selection activity equipment is inspected, tested and accessed for serviceability.

1.5 Selection activity equipment is laid out ready for use by participants in accordance with relevant instructions.

1.6 Selection activity instructions and scoring instruments are provided for use by selection personnel.

2. Support the conduct of a selection activity

2.1 Selection activity is observed and general support is provided to selection personnel as required.

2.2 Assistance is provided to selection activities exercises as required.

2.3 Written or oral activities are facilitated in accordance with relevant instructions.

2.4 Selection activity participants are monitored for safe behaviour during practical activities.

2.5 Advice is provided to selection personnel on the conduct of the activity.

2.6 Feedback is provided to psychologists on participant behaviour/demeanour.

2.7 Selection activities are scored without error and in accordance with relevant instructions.

3. Perform post selection activity administration

3.1 Individual psychology documents are retrieved, stored and/or returned in accordance with relevant instructions.

3.2 Selection activity outcomes are reported to referring authority/agency as appropriate.

3.3 Used scoring instruments are disposed of in accordance with relevant instructions.

3.4 Facilities are refurbished ready for continued use.

3.5 Selection activity stationary and equipment is refurbished and stored in accordance with relevant instructions.

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

Required Skills

Communicate technical testing procedures to individuals or groups

Literacy skills to clearly articulate administrative procedures

Numeracy skills to accurately score psychometric test results

Organisational skills to manage own tasks within timeframes

Problem-solving skills to apply a broad range of problem-solving strategies to work outcomes

Self-management skills to consistently evaluate and monitor own performance

Facilitation skills to coordinate testing groups efficiently and effectively

Using information technology including common software packages such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases, e-mail, and customised electronic psychological testing and record keeping system

Interpersonal skills to establish rapport with selection board personnel and personnel being evaluated

Set-up outdoor task equipment according to a specific layout and standards

Identify an unsafe situation and take immediate steps to maintain safety

Required Knowledge

ADF psycho-selection technical manuals, policy, processes and procedures

Psycho-social behavioural norms relating to friendship, leadership, stress, hostility, etc

Selection activity specifications and support requirements

Types of psycho-social outdoor and indoor selection activities

Culturally specific behaviour

Administrative support requirements

The role of personnel participating in a selection activity

Scoring procedures for observation activities including calculation of peer assessment ratings, ranking of totals and rating scales

Reporting requirements relating to observed behaviour

Documentation handling requirements including raising documents, processing, handling and disposal

Equipment and material requirements

Statistical concepts, including standard scores, variance

Ethical considerations in psychological testing

WHS considerations in the workplace

Legislative requirements relating to collection, storage, disposal and release of psychological information

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

facilitate selection activities in accordance with relevant instructions

score activities without error

complete and report activity outcomes accurately and in accordance with relevant instructions

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in facilitating at least one selection activity

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

Access to:

an actual selection activity facility

organisational policy and procedure relevant to a ADF selection boards

outdoor task equipment and stationary

access to relevant psychological documents

role players (examinees)

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.

Documents may include:

administrative applications

application for entry into the australian defence force

Defence interviewer report

officer selection board worksheets

personal history profile

personal psych documents

psych referrals

psychology assessment records

psychology document folders

psychology reports

psychology test records

recruiting psychology reports

selection board essay

test day essay

Facilities and other support arrangements may include:

catering

equipment storage facility

fixed outdoor task facility

indoor venue (weather alternative)

medical support

stores vehicle

transport

Selection activity may include:

call signs

emergency procedures

phonetic alphabet

submission of routine reports and returns

use of abbreviations

use of codes

voice procedure

Equipment may include:

interview room furniture

outdoor task equipment including weights, timber planks, ropes, tapes, etc

stopwatch

Instructions may include:

administrative

defence instructions

electronic psychology records and information system manual

interim procedural directives

psychological services manual

Referring authority may include:

career management agency

commanding officer or officer commanding

medical officer