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Perform the duties of a unit discipline officer

Perform the duties of a unit discipline officer

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFLAW002
State Code
AVR00
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 undertake the duties and responsibilities of a unit discipline officer in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) under the Defence Force Discipline Act (DFDA).This unit applies to those working as ADF members who may potentially be appointed as unit discipline officers by virtue of their rank.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 supervision, while performing specific 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. Prepare for unit discipline officer hearings
  • 1.1 Receive and interpret appointment to act as a unit discipline officer under the DFDA.
  • 1.2 Confirm jurisdiction for a disciplinary infringement.
2. Deal with infringements
  • 2.1 Conduct unit discipline officer hearings.
  • 2.2 Impose punishments.
3. Finalise unit discipline officer hearings
  • 3.1 Complete infringement notices.
  • 3.2 Conduct post-hearing actions.
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