Unit of competency Outline

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Assist in the conduct of a psycho-social selection activity

Assist in the conduct of a psycho-social selection activity

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFPS001
State Code
AVV92
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
090701 - Psychology
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit covers the competency required to assist in a psycho-social selection activity within the Australian Defence ForceNo licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for selection activity
  • 1.1 Relevant documents are compiled in accordance with administrative instructions and requirements.
  • 1.2 Bookings for facilities and other support arrangements are confirmed in accordance with administrative instructions.
  • 1.3 Selection activity stationery and stores are prepared in accordance with administrative instruction.
  • 1.4 Selection activity equipment is inspected, tested and accessed for serviceability.
  • 1.5 Selection activity equipment is laid out ready for use by participants in accordance with relevant instructions.
  • 1.6 Selection activity instructions and scoring instruments are provided for use by selection personnel.
2. Support the conduct of a selection activity
  • 2.1 Selection activity is observed and general support is provided to selection personnel as required.
  • 2.2 Assistance is provided to selection activities exercises as required.
  • 2.3 Written or oral activities are facilitated in accordance with relevant instructions.
  • 2.4 Selection activity participants are monitored for safe behaviour during practical activities.
  • 2.5 Advice is provided to selection personnel on the conduct of the activity.
  • 2.6 Feedback is provided to psychologists on participant behaviour/demeanour.
  • 2.7 Selection activities are scored without error and in accordance with relevant instructions.
3. Perform post selection activity administration
  • 3.1 Individual psychology documents are retrieved, stored and/or returned in accordance with relevant instructions.
  • 3.2 Selection activity outcomes are reported to referring authority/agency as appropriate.
  • 3.3 Used scoring instruments are disposed of in accordance with relevant instructions.
  • 3.4 Facilities are refurbished ready for continued use.
  • 3.5 Selection activity stationary and equipment is refurbished and stored in accordance with relevant instructions.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Documents may include:
administrative applications
application for entry into the australian defence force
Defence interviewer report
officer selection board worksheets
personal history profile
personal psych documents
psych referrals
psychology assessment records
psychology document folders
psychology reports
psychology test records
recruiting psychology reports
selection board essay
test day essay
Facilities and other support arrangements may include:
catering
equipment storage facility
fixed outdoor task facility
indoor venue (weather alternative)
medical support
stores vehicle
transport
Selection activity may include:
call signs
emergency procedures
phonetic alphabet
submission of routine reports and returns
use of abbreviations
use of codes
voice procedure
Equipment may include:
interview room furniture
outdoor task equipment including weights, timber planks, ropes, tapes, etc
stopwatch
Instructions may include:
administrative
defence instructions
electronic psychology records and information system manual
interim procedural directives
psychological services manual
Referring authority may include:
career management agency
commanding officer or officer commanding
medical officer
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
facilitate selection activities in accordance with relevant instructions
score activities without error
complete and report activity outcomes accurately and in accordance with relevant instructions
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated in facilitating at least one selection activity
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access to:
an actual selection activity facility
organisational policy and procedure relevant to a ADF selection boards
outdoor task equipment and stationary
access to relevant psychological documents
role players (examinees)
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BBC98 DEFPSY001 Assist in the conduct of a psycho-social selection activity Unit of competency
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