Assesment and Recognition
Assessment Procedures
Assessment
Under competency based training and assessment (CBTA), assessment is to be criterion-referenced (i.e. referenced to specific criteria listed in competencies) and is to be ungraded. The rating of trainee performance is either Competent (C) or Not Yet Competent (NYC). Grading of trainee performance is only to be used to provide evidence that assists with selection processes and/or the granting of awards.
Trainees will be assessed throughout the course on their ability to demonstrate practical competence and theoretical understanding. Trainees who fail any of the assessment objectives will be deemed Not Yet Competent (NYC).
Reassessment/Retest
Trainees assessed as Not Yet Competent (NYC) are to be reassessed on all criteria of the original assessment and achieve a competent grading on all criteria using a new scenario.
Procedure on failure of assessment
The following procedure is to be followed when a trainee fails to achieve competency in an assessment:
a. the instructor is to provide a detailed debrief to the trainee;
b. the instructor is to record a NYC for the assessment;
c. a revision/retraining plan is to be devised by the instructor; and
d. a second attempt at the assessment is conducted.
Further assessment
If a trainee is assessed as NYC after a second assessment, a CO Evaluation Review Board (ERB) is to be convened with the relevant SI and OC to determine a suitable COA. If a trainee is unsuccessful after the second re-test, a DMA BOS is to be convened where the DMA may authorise back class or progress with a DMA warning. If the DMA determines that an individual cannot achieve competence or demonstrates an unacceptable safety risk, the trainee may be removed from training.
Access to Training Files
Trainees are permitted access to their cadet guidance file and training file, including all notes, assessments, gradings and observations contained in the file. Access can be obtained through the OC for the cadet guidance file and SI for the training file and will be allowed, under supervision of a staff member.
Recognition Procedures
Recognition
The Full Time General Service Officer First Appointment Course is the foundation course for all officers in the Army. Some trainees who are currently serving in the Army may find they are required to undertake training they have previously completed. Notwithstanding, the cultivating of character attributes, teamwork and leadership development, means it is desirable for all trainees to complete the entire curriculum.
Civilian Recognition
As part of the Army Registered Training Organisation, RMC works within the Australian Quality Training Framework and its operation within the National Skills Framework. As such, the College have identified a number of Units of Competency from the National Training Information Service which reflect the job requirements of a Lieutenant and, therefore, the training that is delivered during the Full Time General Service Officers First Appointment Course (FT GSO FAC).
At the completion of the course you will receive an AC 344-1 Record of Attainment (ROA) which will detail all units of competence and proficiencies achieved. Copies will be forwarded to your unit and to DOCM–A as appropriate. On successful completion of the course, you will receive a Diploma in Military Leadership.