Unit of competency Outline
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Display the attributes of Defence personnel
Display the attributes of Defence personnel
Unit of competency
National Code
DEFMIL008
DEFMIL008
State Code
AVQ82
AVQ82
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to work ethically while upholding the relevant values and exhibiting the qualities required by Defence personnel regardless of the environment.This unit applies to those working as personnel within the Defence organisation.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 under direct supervision. They would use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform specific tasks, in a broad range of contexts that could be unpredictable.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Uphold the values and ethos of the Australian Defence Force
- 1.1 Reflect Defence organisation values in all actions and behaviours.
- 1.2 Assimilate ethos of the Defence organisation.
2 Exhibit the qualities of a member of the Australian Defence Force
- 2.1 Demonstrate self-discipline.
- 2.2 Maintain standards of dress and bearing.
- 2.3 Maintain a positive attitude to Defence service.
- 2.4 Comply with organisational policies and guidelines in personal work practices and relationships with colleagues.
- 2.5 Provide impartial, substantiated, accurate and complete verbal and written advice and reports.
- 2.6 Use public resources in accordance with Defence ethical standards and guidelines.
3 Deal with ethical situations
- 3.1 Comply with organisational policies/codes on the prevention and reporting of unethical conduct.
- 3.2 Report unethical conduct.
- 3.3 Resolve or refer situations which pose ethical problems.
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