Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:02 AM AWST
22/07/2026 7:02 AM AWST
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Address complex legal and ethical issues in a Defence environment
Address complex legal and ethical issues in a Defence environment
Unit of competency
National Code
DEFDPL015
DEFDPL015
State Code
OEE39
OEE39
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/11/2022
Field of Education
090913 - Legal Practice
Original Release Date
28/11/2022
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively manage complex legal and ethical issues in a Defence environment. This unit applies to those working within a Defence legal environment, where they are required to manage complex legal and ethical issues.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 mostly independently whilst part of a team, performing routine and complex tasks. They would work with limited supervision, with identified approval authorities. They apply solutions to a variety of predictable and complex problems, in both familiar and unfamiliar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Perform within legal and ethical parameters of a Defence environment
- 1.1 Apply a clear understanding of required guidelines and legislation as they impact on a Defence legal environment
- 1.2 Identify ethical principles at issue in a given situation and evaluate potential consequences if not applied correctly
- 1.3 Handle client matters and requests sensitively and in accordance with legal practices and organisational procedures
2 Apply an understanding of the legal framework
- 2.1 Work with an understanding of how the law operates in a Defence environment with regard to legal processes, principles and penalties
- 2.2 Accurately apply concepts of negligence, duty of care, legal professional privilege and vicarious liability to a Defence environment
- 2.3 Accurately use common legal terms associated with a Defence legal environment
- 2.4 Apply the legal requirements and expectations in relation to documented records and reports in a Defence environment
- 2.5 Apply mandatory reporting processes in line with organisational requirements
- 2.6 Accurately apply client privacy and confidentiality practices
3 Identify legal principles
- 3.1 Interpret sources of law to facilitate critical analysis
- 3.2 Analyse sources of law critically to determine the legal precedent and determine application to the legal issue
- 3.3 Formulate response to the legal and/or ethical issue based on research
- 3.4 Communicate responses to inform stakeholders
- 3.5 Develop and implement strategies to resolve ethical issues within a Defence environment
- 3.6 Take responsibility for addressing ethical issues and legal requirements in line with own work
- 3.7 Complete all documentation in accordance with identified guidelines
- 3.8 Monitor compliance with legal obligations and requirements
4 Support the rights, interests and needs of clients
- 4.1 Comply with legal responsibilities and duty of care in all interactions with clients
- 4.2 Support client rights, interests and decisions and encourage the client to exercise their rights to make informed decisions regarding their matter including disclosing/reporting issues
- 4.3 Demonstrate respect and support for the dignity of clients
- 4.4 Engage appropriately with clients in line with legal practices and organisational procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC26 | DEFDPL014 | Address complex legal and ethical issues in a Defence environment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIA0 | DEF40722 | Certificate IV in Defence Paralegal Services | Qualification |
| BHZ0 | DEF50422 | Diploma of Defence Paralegal Services | Qualification |