Unit of competency Outline

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Provide technical advice

Provide technical advice

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFGEN012
State Code
AVR17
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
10/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
120105 - Learning Skills Programmes
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide technical advice.It includes identifying the issues surrounding the provision of advice and the formulation of options on subject areas for which the individual has relevant experience and knowledge.This unit applies to Defence personnel having to provide expert advice but may be relevant to others working in this field. Those undertaking this unit would work independently and as part of a team, under direct and/or indirect supervision, while performing complex tasks in a range of contexts. They would use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify and analyse technical issue/s
  • 1.1 Receive, observe, clarify and analyse circumstances that require the provision of advice
  • 1.2 Identify and confirm issues, if necessary, through consultation with relevant personnel
  • 1.3 Interpret and define the issue/s
  • 1.4 Conduct research related to the issue/s and seek advice of relevant personnel to clarify findings that are unclear
2 Formulate options
  • 2.1 Identify and evaluate options related to the provision of advice
  • 2.2 Prioritise options and choose the preferred options
3 Provide advice
  • 3.1 Formulate and provide advice and discuss with stakeholders taking resource constraints and operational requirements into consideration
  • 3.2 Negotiate and document stakeholder requirements and incorporate within the proposed advice
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