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. |
Method of assessment | In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook. Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment. Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include: direct observation interviewing the candidate journals and workplace documentation third party reports from supervisors written or oral questions. |
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 policies may include | ADF publications Defence Instruction |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. | |
Pre-requisite Unit/s | Nil |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.