DEFLAW008 — Conduct a Defence administrative inquiry

1 Prepare to conduct an inquiry

• 1.1Receive and acknowledge appointment as inquiry officer from appointing authority
• 1.2Analyse and discuss inquiry circumstances if necessary, with the appointing authority
• 1.3Confirm and acknowledge independence
• 1.4Determine course of action by referring to the appropriate Defence publications

2 Plan an inquiry

• 2.1Identify, analyse and clarify inquiry Terms of Reference
• 2.2Develop an inquiry plan
• 2.3Seek advice where appropriate

3 Gather and analyse evidence

• 3.1Conduct interviews
• 3.2Identify, acquire, confirm and analyse evidence
• 3.3Provide progress reports in accordance with the Terms of Reference and appointing authority requirements
• 3.4Suspend inquiry and notify appointing authority when Defence Force Discipline Act (DFDA) offence or other notifiable incident is suspected

4 Present inquiry findings

• 4.1Draw conclusions and recommendations, based on the evidence gathered and within the boundaries of the Terms of Reference
• 4.2Present inquiry findings in accordance with the Terms of Reference and appointing authority requirements

What does an assessment tool for DEFLAW008 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for DEFLAW008 needs to address all 25 unit components: 4 elements with 13 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 6 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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