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Provide advice on service discipline law

Provide advice on service discipline law

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFLAW001
State Code
AVR01
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Original Release Date
22/10/2015
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
Description
This unit describes the skills required to provide advice to subordinates on the procedural aspects and practical application of service discipline law (SDL) as it relates to the Defence Force Discipline Act (DFDA) in the Australian Defence Force (ADF).This 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, and 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
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for the provision of advice on service discipline law
  • 1.1 Identify circumstances that require the provision of advice on service discipline law.
  • 1.2 Analyse circumstances and conduct research within scope of own responsibility.
2. Provide information on service discipline law
  • 2.1 Identify words or actions constituting common service offences against the DFDA for which a service member may be charged and convicted by a service tribunal.
  • 2.2 Explain privileges of witnesses.
  • 2.3 Advise subordinates of the judicial process, documentation requirements and the legal rights of a service member.
  • 2.4 Explain procedures applying to offenders in custody to subordinates.
  • 2.5 Explain professional standards to be applied in the administration of a summary proceeding to subordinates.
  • 2.6 Explain post-tribunal procedures to subordinates.
  • 2.7 Inform subordinates of the role and jurisdiction of a discipline officer, disciplinary infringements and/or punishments available to a discipline officer and the rights of an accused.
3. Demonstrate procedural aspects related to the administration of a service tribunal
  • 3.1 Show subordinates how to prepare for proceedings including the preparation of personal statements.
  • 3.2 Explain and demonstrate duties of a recorder to subordinates.
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State Code National Code Title Type
AXA3 DEF51115 Diploma of Leadership Qualification