DEFCHP005 — Perform as an effective member of the Chaplains’ branch

1 Participate as an effective chaplaincy team member

• 1.1Establish and maintain cooperative, working relationships within the chaplaincy team
• 1.2Provide input into the preparation of team administration instruction and resource proposals
• 1.3Establish and maintain communication with other members of the chaplaincy team and coordinating chaplain
• 1.4Implement and adhere to chaplaincy team procedures and practices
• 1.5Negotiate and confirm arrangements for chaplaincy coverage during periods of absence with the coordinating chaplain

2 Support the Chaplains’ Branch

• 2.1Establish and maintain cooperative, working relationships with Director General Chaplaincy, Principal Chaplains, Command Chaplains and Service Chaplains
• 2.2Acknowledge and observe policies, procedures and practices adopted by the Chaplains’ Branch
• 2.3Represent the interests of Chaplaincy, religious practice and character development

3 Maintain links with parent religious bodies

• 3.1Maintain regular communication with members of parent religious bodies
• 3.2Represent chaplaincy related issues within own religious bodies
• 3.3Manage and maintain ecclesiastical records in accordance with parent religious body requirements

4 Maintain own personal spirituality and well being

• 4.1Develop practices to maintain own personal and spiritual well-being
• 4.2Reflect on personal challenges and own theological beliefs
• 4.3Identify opportunities for obtaining spiritual direction/mentorship/coaching/supervision

What does an assessment tool for DEFCHP005 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for DEFCHP005 needs to address all 32 unit components: 4 elements with 14 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 10 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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