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.