Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFDPL032 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work in a public service legal environment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFDPL032 - Work in a public service legal environment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Check conflicts of interest or potential conflict of interest for the matter and refer to the instructing legal officer
       
Element: Maintain professionalism and treat clients and colleagues with respect and behave with honesty and integrity, at all times
       
Element: Ensure all files are appropriately stored and secured a Defence legal environment
       
Element: Maintain confidentiality
  • Ensure information is protected during communications and when stored and maintain legal professional privilege
       
Element: Apply public sector values and code of conduct, including discretion and judgement, in all communication
       
Element: Ensure that legal matters are only discussed within the confines of the practice and with appropriate personnel
       
Element: Use appropriate legal terminology in all communication
  • Use appropriate legal terminology in all communication
       
Element: Spell and pronounce legal terminology correctly and in the appropriate context when completing work tasks
       
Element: Access and apply organisational information and work practices
  • Identify the organisational structure, staffing composition and where the work office sits within the legal organisation
       
Element: Recognise sources of information for conducting self and when engaging with clients and colleagues
       
Element: Demonstrate an appreciation of the diversity of staff and their work and communication styles
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
 
 
Ensure information is protected during communications and when stored and maintain legal professional privilege 
 
 
Use appropriate legal terminology in all communication 
 
Identify the organisational structure, staffing composition and where the work office sits within the legal organisation 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFDPL032 - Work in a public service legal environment
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessor name:

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Assessment Record Sheet

DEFDPL032 - Work in a public service legal environment

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

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