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Provide ethical and pastoral advice

Provide ethical and pastoral advice

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFCHP002
State Code
AVT86
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
26/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
090513 - Counselling
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to provide ethical and pastoral advice to members of an organisation. It includes the requirement to identify the issues surrounding the provision of ethical and pastoral advice and the review and improvement of that advice.This unit was developed for Defence Chaplains but may be relevant to others who work in this field.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 independently, while performing complex tasks in a mainly predictable context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify the issue(s)
  • 1.1 Observe or receive knowledge of circumstances that require the provision of ethical and pastoral advice
  • 1.2 Identify issues and confirm if necessary through research, including internal and external consultation
2 Analyse and research the issue(s)
  • 2.1 Analyse circumstances and interpret and define the issue(s)
  • 2.2 Conduct research related to the issue(s) and analyse and record findings
  • 2.3 Determine the pastoral and or ethical advice to be provided
  • 2.4 Determine the manner in which the advice will be delivered
3 Provide ethical and pastoral advice
  • 3.1 Provide ethical and or pastoral advice within specified time, confidentiality constraints and guidelines
  • 3.2 Provide advice after research and consultation
4 Review ethical and pastoral advice
  • 4.1 Review ethical and or pastoral advice in accordance with standard review procedures on content and delivery
  • 4.2 Determine learnings that may influence future advice
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