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Provide advice on service administrative law
Provide advice on service administrative law
Unit of competency
National Code
DEFLAW003
DEFLAW003
State Code
AVQ99
AVQ99
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Original Release Date
22/10/2015
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
090999 - Law, N.e.c.
Description
This unit describes the skills required to provide advice to subordinates on the procedural aspects and practical application of service administrative law as it relates to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). This is to assist supervisors in the following situations:reviewing administrative sanctionsreviewing the Notice to Show Cause processdrafting a regress of grievancelisting common administrative law referencesreviewing administrative law principlesoutlining how administrative law processes apply to common ADF policies such as illicit drugs, equity and diversity, harassment and bullying, sexual harassment, alcohol abuseThis unit applies to those working as members of the ADF.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 must have authority to act independently, have or will have responsibility for subordinates, would work under the commander’s direction, while performing complex tasks in a broad range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to provide advice on service administrative law
- 1.1 Identify circumstances that require the provision of advice on service administrative law.
- 1.2 Analyse circumstances and conduct research within the scope of own responsibility.
- 1.3 Locate and interpret guidance in relevant administrative law organisational policy documents.
2. Provide information on service administrative law
- 2.1 Identify and explain policy references on common administrative law issues to subordinates.
- 2.2 Explain procedures on common administrative law issues and administrative law principles to subordinates.
- 2.3 Provide assistance to subordinates in preparing common administrative law documents.