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Conduct and facilitate religious observances and activities

Conduct and facilitate religious observances and activities

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFCHP004
State Code
AVT85
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
091703 - Religious Studies
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to conduct services of worship, sacramental and discipleship activities and facilitate faith observances and activities within an organisational structure.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 Provide for chaplain’s own faith group
  • 1.1 Provide opportunities to introduce community members to the sacraments, liturgy and discipleship
  • 1.2 Identify religious leaders of own faith
  • 1.3 Refer relocated faith community members to other communities
  • 1.4 Promote and support local faith community activities
2 Facilitate other faiths religious observances and activities
  • 2.1 Identify religious observances and activities of other faith groups
  • 2.2 Identify religious leaders of other faith groups
  • 2.3 Facilitate religious observances and activities
  • 2.4 Provide support to resource other faith communities
3 Conduct religious services, activities and celebrations
  • 3.1 Establish religious service, activity or celebration to be conducted
  • 3.2 Research background information to determine the most appropriate manner of presentation
  • 3.3 Develop and confirm plans with relevant personnel
  • 3.4 Conduct services, activities and celebrations
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