Companion Volume Implementation

OVERVIEW INFORMATION

This Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG) is designed to assist assessors, trainers,

Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and enterprises in delivering the DEF Defence Training Package. It provides advice about the structure of the Training Package; its key features and useful links to more detailed information on a range of related topics.

VERSION CONTROL AND MODIFICATION HISTORY

Training Packages are dynamic documents and are amended periodically to reflect the latest industry practices.  Training Packages are version controlled so it is essential that the latest release is always used. 

In the version control and modification history table below, the latest information is provided first.

Version Number

Release Date

Comments

2.2

5 August 2019

Minor updates made to the following components: 

One qualification:

•       DEF10117 Certificate I in Defence Skills Three Units of Competency:

•       DEFMIL007 Participate in ceremonial activities

•       DEFMIL008 Display the attributes of Defence personnel

Version Number

Release Date

Comments

 

 

•      DEFMIL009 Integrate into the Defence working environment

2.1

10/07/2018

Development of the following components:

Two new Skill Sets:

•               DEFSS00020 Basic Geospatial Skill Set

•               DEFSS00021 Intermediate Geospatial Skill Set Four new Units of Competency:

•               DEFGEO001 Support geospatial operations

•               DEFGEO002 Apply geospatial visualisation

•               DEFGEO003 Provide geospatial support to operations

•               DEFGEO004 Provide geospatial technical advice 

Updated Imported units

2.0

17/08/2017

Development of the following components:

•       3 new qualifications

•       47 new Units of Competency

•       2 Skill Sets.

Transition and review of the following DEF12 Defence Training Package Release 2.0 components:

•       18 revised qualifications

•       107 revised Units of Competency

•       6 revised Skill Sets.

One updated unit from DEF Defence Training Package Release 1.0

Minor change to the following:

DEF51115 Diploma of Leadership.

1.0

22/10/2015

Primary release.

TRAINING PACKAGES, THE AUSTRALIAN QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK AND COMPETENCY STANDARDS

Training Packages

Training Packages:

  • Specify the qualifications determined by industry groups and when required, by regulatory requirements to be most relevant for employment within the industry
  • Are developed by the relevant national IRCs in consultation with a range of stakeholders
  • Are recommended to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for endorsement by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Industry and Skills Council
  • Enable nationally recognised qualifications to be awarded through direct assessment of workplace competencies
  • Encourage the development and delivery of flexible training to suit individual needs and industry requirements
  • Support learning, training and assessment in a work-related environment, leading to verifiable workplace outcomes.

The title of each endorsed Training Package is unique and relates to the broad industry coverage of the Training Package. 

Each Training Package has a unique national code assigned when the Training Package is endorsed, for example DEF. 

Training and assessment using Training Packages must be conducted by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that has the qualification/s or specific Unit/s of Competency on its scope of registration.

New Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 came into effect on 1 April 2015 and are located on the Australian Government ComLaw website.

Information about these standards can be found at the: 

Standards for Training Packages apply to the design and development of Training Packages for endorsement by the authorising body.

Information about these current standards, including applicable templates, can be found at the Department of Education and Training website (https://www.education.gov.au/training-packages).

These templates describe mandatory and optional information that applies to Units of Competency, assessment requirements and qualifications.

Australian Qualifications Framework 

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) provides a comprehensive, nationally consistent framework for all qualifications in post-compulsory education and training in Australia. In the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector the AQF enables national recognition of qualifications and Statements of Attainment.

The DEF Defence Training Package Release 2.2 provides details of the Units of Competency that must be achieved to award AQF qualifications. 

The rules around which Units of Competency can be combined to make up a valid AQF qualification are referred to as the packaging rules. The packaging rules must be followed to ensure the integrity of nationally recognised qualifications issued.

The packaging rules are defined within each qualification in a Training Package.

Competency Standards 

The broad concept of industry competency is the ability to perform particular tasks and duties to the standard of performance expected in the workplace. Competency standards cover all aspects of workplace performance and involve:

  • Performing individual tasks
  • Managing a range of different tasks
  • Responding to contingencies or breakdowns
  • Dealing with the responsibilities of the workplace, including working with others.

Workplace competency is the ability to apply relevant skills and knowledge consistently over time and in the required workplace situations and environments.

Competency standards are determined by industry to meet industry skill needs and focus on what is expected of a competent individual in the workplace.

AUSTRALIAN QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK QUALIFICATIONS, SKILL SETS AND UNITS OF COMPETENCY IN THE DEF DEFENCE TRAINING PACKAGE

Qualifications

The DEF Defence Training Package provides details of the Units of Competency that must be achieved to award AQF qualifications. 

The rules around which Units of Competency can be combined to make up a valid AQF qualification are referred to as the packaging rules. The packaging rules must be followed to ensure the integrity of nationally recognised qualifications issued.

Codes and titles 

There are mandatory conventions specified in the Standards for Training Packages for the titles and codes used in Training Packages and their components.

Extract from Standards for Training Packages

Extract from  Training Package Products Policy

The title of each endorsed Training Package qualification is unique. Qualification titles use the following sequence:

  • First, the qualification is identified as either Certificate I, Certificate II, Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate, or Graduate Diploma
  • This is followed by the words ‘in’ for Certificates I to IV and Graduate Certificate, and ‘of’ for Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Graduate Diploma
  • Then, the industry descriptor, for example Warehousing
  • Then, if applicable, the occupational or functional stream in brackets, for example (Track Work)

Each qualification has an eight-character code where the: 

First three characters identify the Training Package 

  • First number identifies the AQF qualification level
  • Second and third numbers identify a qualification’s position in the sequence of qualifications at that AQF qualification level
  • Fourth and fifth numbers identify the year in which the qualification was endorsed

For example: DEF21115 Certificate II in Military Skills

AQF Qualifications in the DEF Defence Training Package

The following AQF qualifications are in the DEF Defence Training Package:

Code

Qualification Title

AQF 1

 

DEF10117

Certificate I in Defence Skills

AQF 2

 

DEF21115

Certificate II in Military Skills

DEF22115

Certificate II in Explosive Ordnance

DEF22215

Certificate II in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture

AQF 3

 

DEF30117

Certificate III in Field Petroleum Operations

DEF30217

Certificate III in Preventive Health

DEF30317

Certificate III in Air Dispatch

DEF30417

Certificate III in Defence Public Affairs

DEF32115

Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture

DEF32215

Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental

DEF32315

Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance

DEF32415

Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Operations

DEF33115

Certificate III in Sensor Operations

AQF 4

 

DEF40117

Certificate IV in Defence Public Affairs

DEF40217

Certificate IV in Intelligence Operations

DEF40317

Certificate IV in Psychological Support

DEF40417

Certificate IV in Defence Reporting

DEF40517

Certificate IV in Test and Evaluation

DEF40617

Certificate IV in Preventive Health

DEF40717

Certificate IV in Defence Paralegal Services

DEF40817

Certificate IV in Defence Financial Administration

DEF40917

Certificate IV in Performance Based Contracting

DEF42115

Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance

DEF42215

Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental

DEF42315

Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture

DEF42415

Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Operations

Code

Qualification Title

DEF43115

Certificate IV in Electronic Forensics

DEF43215

Certificate IV in Simulator Maintenance

DEF43315

Certificate IV in Work Health Safety

DEF45115

Certificate IV in Range Control

AQF 5

 

DEF50117

Diploma of Test and Evaluation

DEF50217

Diploma of Enterprise Architecture Practice

DEF50317

Diploma of Compliance

DEF50417

Diploma of Defence Paralegal Services

DEF50517

Diploma of Defence Public Affairs

DEF50617

Diploma of Preventive Health

DEF50717

Diploma of Range Control and Management

DEF50817

Diploma of Defence Financial Management

DEF51115

Diploma of Leadership

DEF52115

Diploma of Explosive Ordnance

DEF52215

Diploma of Explosive Ordnance Manufacture

DEF52315

Diploma of Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental

DEF53115

Diploma of Electronic Forensics

DEF53215

Diploma of Simulator Maintenance

DEF53415

Diploma of Institutional and Operational Chaplaincy

DEF54315

Diploma of Evaluations

AQF 7

 

DEF72115

Graduate Certificate in Explosive Ordnance

AQF 8

 

DEF82115

Graduate Diploma of Explosive Ordnance

Skill Sets

Codes 

Skill Sets are single Units of Competency or combinations of Units of Competency from an endorsed Training Package/s that link to a licensing or regulatory requirement or a defined industry need.

Source: Training Package Products Policy

A Skill Set is awarded with the issuing of a Statement of Attainment.

Each Skill Set has a code that is automatically issued by training.gov.au (TGA) where the:

  • First three characters identify the Training Package
  • Next two characters indicate that it is a Skill Set
  • Numbers identify the Skill Set’s position in the sequence of Skill Sets

For example: DEFSS00020 Defence Basic Geospatial Skill Set

Skill Sets in the DEF Defence Training Package

The following Skill Sets are in the DEF Defence Training Package:

Code

Title

DEFSS00008

Communication Operations Skill Set 

DEFSS00009

Physical Training Skill Set 

DEFSS00010

Maritime Operations Skill Set 

DEFSS00011

Survival Skill Set 

DEFSS00012

Defence Chaplain Skill Set

DEFSS00013

Defence Heavy Vehicle Recovery Skill Set

DEFSS00014

Enter Confined Space Skill Set

DEFSS00015

Field Kitchen Assistant Skill Set

DEFSS00016

Field Kitchen Manager Skill Set

DEFSS00017

Military Policing Skill Set

DEFSS00018

Performance Based Contracting Practitioner Skill Set

DEFSS00019

Range Control Skill Set

DEFSS00020

Basic Geospatial Skill Set

DEFSS00021

Intermediate Geospatial Skill Set

Units of Competency

Codes and titles

Units of Competency are nationally agreed statements about the skills and knowledge required for effective performance in the workplace. They outline work outcomes as defined by regulatory requirements and agreed by industry. 

As such, they identify the skills and knowledge (as outcomes) that contribute to the whole job function − they do not describe how to perform a particular role.

Each Unit of Competency covers a specific work activity, the range of conditions under which the activity is conducted and the foundation skills essential to performance.

The same Unit of Competency (i.e. specific work activity) can be relevant across a range of AQF qualification levels. It is important to check the packaging rules in qualifications to establish how units can apply.

Extract from Standards for Training Packages

Extract from Training Package Products Policy

There are mandatory conventions specified in the Standards for Training Packages for the titles and codes used in Training Packages and their components. 

The codes are assigned to Units of Competency when the Training Package is endorsed, or when new Units of Competency are added to an existing endorsed Training Package.

Each Unit of Competency has a specific character code where the: 

  • First three characters identify the Training Package
  • Next character/s indicates the competency field
  • Numbers identify a unit’s position in the sequence of units in the competency field in the Training Package.

For example: 

Assessment Requirements

Each Unit of Competency has its own assessment requirements that identify the:

  • Performance evidence
  • Knowledge evidence
  • Assessment conditions

The same code is used for the Unit of Competency and its associated assessment requirements.

Units of Competency in the DEF Defence Training Package

The following Units of Competency are in the DEF Defence Training Package:

Code

Title

DEFADI001

Hook up external lift loads

DEFADI002

Assist in establishing and clearing a cargo drop zone

DEFADI003

Rig and dispatch air-drop loads

DEFADI004

Work safely and efficiently in and around rotary wing aircraft

DEFADI005

Work safely and effectively in and around aircraft on the airside

DEFADI006

Prepare and rig platform air-drop loads

DEFADI007

Load and secure cargo during fixed wing air-land tasks

DEFCHP001

Provide pastoral care

DEFCHP002

Provide ethical and pastoral advice

DEFCHP003

Plan the delivery of chaplaincy support

DEFCHP004

Conduct and facilitate religious observances and activities

DEFCHP005

Perform as an effective member of the Chaplains' branch

DEFCHP006

Perform the duties of a chaplain in a deployed environment

DEFCMD001

Marshal aircraft

DEFCMM001

Maintain security in a Defence communications and information systems environment

DEFCMM002

Transmit and receive messages utilising Defence messaging systems

DEFCMM003

Transmit and receive data via information exchange systems

DEFCMM004

Conduct operator level maintenance in a Defence environment

DEFCMM005

Transmit and receive messages via voice systems

DEFCMM006

Support the operation of a communications and information system facility

DEFCPL001

Evaluate and review safety cases

DEFCPL002

Apply knowledge of regulatory systems

DEFCPL003

Apply knowledge of risk assessment

DEFCPL004

Apply knowledge of risk management

DEFCPL005

Apply knowledge of safety case development process

DEFCPL006

Provide specialist safety case advice

DEFCPL007

Implement and manage technical regulatory framework compliance

DEFCPL008

Plan and establish technical regulatory framework compliant management systems

DEFCPL009

Apply knowledge of work health and safety legislation for safety cases

DEFDCD001

Function in the Australian aerospace environment

Code

Title

DEFDPA001

Promote the organisation’s mission and values

DEFDPA002

Identify material suitable for media publication

DEFDPA003

Conduct market profiling

DEFDPA004

Manage media requirements at major events

DEFDPA005

Develop and implement media plans

DEFDPA006

Develop and implement a public affairs strategic plan

DEFDPA007

Develop and implement effective communication strategies

DEFDPA008

Manage public affairs projects

DEFDPA009

Apply knowledge of public affairs in a service environment

DEFDPL001

Provide high-level support on service discipline matters

DEFDPL002

Provide high-level support on criminal law matters

DEFDPL003

Provide high-level support on administrative law matters

DEFDPL004

Provide support in Defence administrative law matters

DEFDPL005

Provide high-level support on operations law matters

DEFDPL006

Provide support in legal assistance matters

DEFDPL007

Provide high-level support on legal assistance matters

DEFDPL008

Obtain information from a client

DEFDPL009

Manage and analyse a legal file

DEFDPL010

Provide support in service discipline law matters

DEFDPL011

Provide support in criminal law matters

DEFDPL012

Work in a public service legal environment

DEFDPL013

Conduct legal research

DEFDPL014

Address complex legal and ethical issues in a Defence environment

DEFEAP001

Use an enterprise architecture framework

DEFEAP002

Demonstrate compliance with an enterprise architecture framework

DEFEAP003

Use enterprise architecture tools

DEFEVL001

Develop an evaluation program

DEFEVL002

Evaluate and report collected information

DEFEVL003

Maintain and enhance professional practice

DEFEVL004

Evaluate a training and assessment system

DEFEVL005

Evaluate a community based program

DEFEVL006

Evaluate business performance

DEFEXO001

Work safely with explosive ordnance

DEFEXO002

Respond to fire

DEFEXO003

Establish and maintain the safety and security of explosive warehouses and workshops

Code

Title

DEFEXO004

Examine and certify free from explosives

DEFEXO005

Package explosives

DEFEXO006

Unpackage explosives

DEFEXO007

Monitor explosive ordnance environmental conditions

DEFEXO008

Conduct explosives inspection

DEFEXO009

Conduct broken seal inspection

DEFEXO010

Conduct explosives packaging inspection

DEFEXO011

Refurbish explosives packaging

DEFEXO012

Conduct electrical/electronic circuitry tests

DEFEXO013

Conduct external explosive ordnance maintenance

DEFEXO014

Gauge explosives

DEFEXO015

Follow security procedures

DEFEXO021

Breakdown explosive ordnance

DEFEXO022

Fuze and defuze explosive ordnance

DEFEXO023

Assemble and disassemble explosive components

DEFEXO041

Maintain grenades

DEFEXO042

Maintain mortar ammunition

DEFEXO043

Maintain actuating devices

DEFEXO044

Maintain pyrotechnics and countermeasures

DEFEXO045

Maintain guided weapons

DEFEXO046

Maintain free flight rockets

DEFEXO047

Maintain gun ammunition

DEFEXO048

Maintain aerial delivered ordnance

DEFEXO049

Maintain mines

DEFEXO050

Maintain demolition stores

DEFEXO051

Maintain aircraft egress systems

DEFEXO052

Maintain cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems

DEFEXO061

Render explosive ordnance inert

DEFEXO062

Operate a small quantity explosives facility

DEFEXO063

Operate a large quantity explosives facility

DEFEXO064

Load and unload platforms

DEFEXO065

Prepare and arm weapon systems

DEFEXO066

Inspect explosive facilities

DEFEXO067

License explosive facilities and potential explosive sites

DEFEXO068

Establish and operate an explosive field storage site

DEFEXO069

Plan loading of dangerous goods

Code

Title

DEFEXO070

Conduct technical explosive investigations

DEFEXO071

Test for the presence of explosive substances

DEFEXO081

Apply a knowledge of the service environment

DEFEXO082

Apply a knowledge of explosives

DEFEXO083

Apply explosive ordnance design principles

DEFEXO084

Apply knowledge of explosive chemistry

DEFEXO085

Apply knowledge of explosive physics

DEFEXO086

Apply knowledge of explosive materials

DEFEXO087

Assess the safety and suitability for service of explosives

DEFEXO088

Conduct explosive capability analysis

DEFEXO089

Assess specific explosives as being safe and suitable for transport

DEFEXO101

Dispose of explosives

DEFEXO102

Destroy unexploded ordnance

DEFEXO103

Dispose of non-explosive dangerous goods

DEFEXO104

Operate an in-service remote positioning vehicle

DEFEXO105

Contribute to disposal of explosive ordnance

DEFEXO106

Conduct explosive ordnance disposal operations

DEFEXO107

Conduct improvised explosive device disposal operations

DEFEXO108

Conduct military demolition operations

DEFEXO109

Lay and clear booby traps

DEFEXO110

Lay and clear mines

DEFEXO111

Conduct underwater explosive demolitions

DEFEXO112

Detect, record and collect evidence

DEFEXO113

Remove explosive ordnance from damaged aircraft

DEFEXO114

Develop explosive ordnance disposal techniques and render safe procedures

DEFEXO115

Supervise military explosive task

DEFEXO116

Control military explosive operations

DEFEXO117

Manage military explosive operations

DEFEXO121

Assess explosive firings

DEFEXO122

Plan explosive trials

DEFEXO123

Conduct explosive trials

DEFEXO124

Perform explosive tests, measurements and analyses

DEFEXO125

Determine the properties of explosives

DEFEXO126

Conduct post blast analysis

DEFEXO127

Predict and confirm explosive effects

DEFEXO128

Conduct explosive firings

Code

Title

DEFEXO129

Develop unique explosives

DEFEXO141

Prepare firing points

DEFEXO142

Undertake firings of small arms

DEFEXO143

Undertake firings of other calibre weapons

DEFEXO144

Conduct static tests

DEFEXO145

Conduct dynamic small arms tests

DEFEXO146

Conduct dynamic other calibre tests

DEFEXO147

Conduct environmental tests

DEFEXO148

Prepare explosives for proof tests

DEFEXO149

Prepare explosives for metal hardening

DEFEXO150

Acquire data related to velocity

DEFEXO151

Acquire data related to pressure

DEFEXO152

Acquire data related to time

DEFEXO153

Acquire data related to environment

DEFEXO154

Acquire data related to imagery

DEFEXO155

Provide survey data for proof and experimental firing

DEFEXO156

Operate small watercraft

DEFEXO210

Manage explosive ordnance engineering and logistics processes

DEFEXO215

Operate lighterage equipment

DEFEXO509

Perform purging

DEFEXO510

Maintain small arms ammunition

DEFEXO603

Conduct explosive ordnance trials

DEFFIN001

Promote public sector financial management compliance

DEFFIN002

Perform strategic financial management in the public sector environment

DEFFIN003

Ensure financial data quality

DEFFIN004

Support strategic financial management in the public sector environment

DEFFIN005

Understand and comply with a financial management framework

DEFFIN006

Perform financial management of public sector assets

DEFFIN007

Analyse and report on organisational operating costs

DEFFIN008

Provide financial management for materiel acquisition projects

DEFFIN009

Perform taxation management

DEFFIN010

Manage banking services

DEFFIN011

Perform administration and management of financial systems

DEFFIN012

Develop financial policies and procedures

DEFFIN013

Provide advice on complex policy matters

DEFFIN014

Coordinate public sector finance skill development

Code

Title

DEFFIN015

Support the management of the public sector finance function

DEFFIN016

Perform financial administration of assets

DEFFIN017

Administer compliance systems

DEFFIN018

Prepare reports on organisational operating costs

DEFFIN019

Provide financial support to materiel acquisition projects

DEFFIN020

Perform taxation administration in the public sector environment

DEFFIN021

Provide administration of banking services in the public sector environment

DEFFIN022

Perform administration of financial systems

DEFFIN023

Contribute to management of the public sector finance function

DEFFIN024

Support the development and management of budgets

DEFFIN025

Process financial transactions

DEFFIN026

Manage public sector financial compliance and assurance

DEFFIN027

Support public sector financial compliance and assurance management

DEFFIN028

Oversee public sector financial transaction processing

DEFFIN029

Provide validation and assurance of costs

DEFFIT001

Conduct a group fitness appraisal

DEFFIT002

Develop a group fitness program

DEFFIT003

Conduct individual fitness assessments

DEFFIT004

Instruct a workplace physical training session

DEFFOR001

Inspect, maintain and test electronic forensic equipment

DEFFOR002

Conduct initial electronic investigation

DEFFOR003

Gather and analyse electronic information

DEFFOR004

Capture forensic photographic images

DEFFOR005

Compile and submit electronic media forensic documentation

DEFFOR006

Conduct electronic data search and analysis

DEFFOR007

Set up, operate and maintain a portable audio recorder

DEFFOR008

Detect, record and collect electronic evidence

DEFFOR009

Give evidence of electronic media crime

DEFFOR010

Produce an electronic media image for forensic purposes

DEFFOR011

Assess, control and examine electronic incident scenes

DEFGEN001

Work in a team

DEFGEN002

Work independently

DEFGEN003

Lead a team

DEFGEN004

Manage personal performance

DEFGEN005

Develop relationships with other organisations

DEFGEN006

Work with equity and diversity

Code

Title

DEFGEN007

Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment

DEFGEN008

Treat risk within Defence at an operational level

DEFGEN009

Analyse causes and identify countermeasures for injuries in physical activities

DEFGEN010

Supervise equity and diversity in the workplace

DEFGEN011

Interpret policy, legislation and regulations

DEFGEN012

Provide technical advice

DEFGEN013

Provide Initial Response to Combat Casualty

DEFGEN014

Act as a range safety officer on a permanent range

DEFGEN015

Conduct basic range practices on a permanent range

DEFGEN016

Administer personnel

DEFGEN017

Identify material suitable for publication within Defence

DEFGEN018

Conduct an interview to support written material

DEFGEN019

Write material suitable for publication within Defence

DEFGEN020

Edit provided copy

DEFGEN021

Take photographs suitable for publication within Defence

DEFGEN022

Obtain images suitable for publication within Defence

DEFGEN023

Capture video images

DEFGEN024

Supervise engineering and logistic tasks

DEFGEN025

Control engineering and logistic processes

DEFGEN026

Manage engineering and logistic operations

DEFGEN027

Manage equity and diversity

DEFGEN028

Assist in managing production processes

DEFGEN029

Lead successful workplace relations

DEFGEN307

Maintain logistic support in an adverse environment

DEFGEN308

Provide specialist technical regulatory framework advice

DEFGEN310

Establish technical risk management systems

DEFGEN311

Implement and manage technical risk management

DEFGEN313

Establish technical data and information management systems

DEFGEO001

Support geospatial operations

DEFGEO002

Apply geospatial visualisation

DEFGEO003

Provide geospatial support to operations

DEFGEO004

Provide geospatial technical advice

DEFINT001

Supervise intelligence operations

DEFINT002

Plan and lead a counter-surveillance operation

DEFINT003

Edit intelligence material for security purposes

DEFINT015

Locate electromagnetic emissions

Code

Title

DEFINT016

Log target communications

DEFINT017

Analyse information for situational value

DEFINT018

Collect radio frequency emissions

DEFLAW001

Provide advice on service discipline law

DEFLAW002

Perform the duties of a unit discipline officer

DEFLAW003

Provide advice on service administrative law

DEFLAW004

Conduct an arrest

DEFLAW005

Conduct a unit level investigation and prefer charges

DEFLAW006

Conduct summary authority proceedings

DEFLAW008

Conduct a Defence administrative inquiry

DEFLAW009

Make a Defence administrative decision

DEFLAW010

Perform the duties of an appointing officer

DEFLAW011

Perform the duties of a defending officer at service tribunals

DEFLAW012

Perform the duties of a prosecuting officer at service tribunals

DEFLAW013

Conduct basic fact finding

DEFLAW115

Apply service discipline law

DEFMIL001

Use personal camouflage and concealment in a threat environment

DEFMIL002

Operate night fighting equipment

DEFMIL003

Operate a service rifle

DEFMIL004

Operate a light support weapon

DEFMIL005

Operate a service hand grenade

DEFMIL006

Operate in a threat environment

DEFMIL007

Participate in ceremonial activities

DEFMIL008

Display the attributes of Defence personnel

DEFMIL009

Integrate into the Defence working environment

DEFMIL010

Operate a 22 gauge rifle

DEFMIL011

Conduct individual and collective ceremonial drill

DEFMIL021

Observe and monitor hostile areas to detect targets

DEFMIL022

Operate remote sensors to detect targets

DEFMIL023

Operate a radar to locate targets

DEFMIL024

Conduct military searches

DEFMIL025

Operate Defence communications equipment

DEFMIL026

Perform an individual static line parachute descent

DEFMIL027

Perform a team free fall parachute descent

DEFMIL028

Navigate in remote and unmodified landscapes

DEFMIL029

Supervise combat operations

Code

Title

DEFMIL030

Use individual protective equipment in a CBRN threat environment

DEFMIL041

Operate and maintain an armoured vehicle

DEFMIL042

Operate and maintain armoured vehicle weapon systems

DEFMIL043

Supervise an armoured vehicle and crew

DEFMIL061

Operate indirect fire weapons

DEFMIL062

Conduct field survey to determine fixation and orientation

DEFMIL063

Produce meteorological data

DEFMIL064

Destroy hostile air targets using line of sight ground based air defence weapon systems

DEFMIL065

Observe targets and direct single asset firepower on a single target

DEFMIL066

Observe targets and direct multi asset firepower on multiple targets

DEFMIL067

Maintain radar systems at field operator level

DEFMIL068

Select sites for deployment in a threat environment

DEFMIL069

Supervise indirect fire weapons

DEFMIL070

Observe targets and engage with joint asset firepower from any agency

DEFMIL071

Supervise the destruction of hostile air targets using line of sight ground based AD weapon systems

DEFMIL081

Assist in the construction of minefields

DEFMIL082

Perform military high-risk search

DEFMIL083

Collect environmental information

DEFMIL084

Operate an inland tug boat

DEFMIL085

Construct equipment bridging

DEFMIL086

Supervise engineering operations

DEFMIL087

Supervise the construction of short term roads or tracks

DEFMIL088

Coordinate area and route search, and clearance of explosive ordnance

DEFMIL089

Shift loads manually utilising non-motorised equipment

DEFMIL090

Assist in the preparation, construction, operation and maintenance of a field water-point

DEFMIL091

Prepare, operate and maintain small watercraft

DEFMIL092

Assist in the construction of wet gap crossings

DEFMIL093

Assist in the construction of dry gap crossings

DEFMIL094

Assist in the preparation, construction and maintenance of roads and tracks

DEFMIL095

Assist in the construction and maintenance of field structures

DEFMIL096

Prepare and operate a field water-point

DEFMIL097

Operate an inland modular raft or ferry

DEFMIL111

Undertake reconnaissance tasks

DEFMIL112

Undertake surveillance tasks

Code

Title

DEFMIL113

Operate a service pistol

DEFMIL114

Operate a sustained fire machine gun

DEFMIL115

Operate sustained fire machine guns on operations

DEFMIL116

Operate a shotgun

DEFMIL117

Throw grenades on operations

DEFMIL118

Operate a grenade launcher

DEFMIL119

Operate a mortar

DEFMIL120

Operate a direct fire support weapon

DEFMIL121

Operate direct fire support weapon systems on operations

DEFMIL122

Operate anti-personnel weapon

DEFMIL123

Employ hand operated pyrotechnics

DEFMIL124

Destroy targets using a direct fire guided weapons system

DEFMIL125

Operate a service rifle on operations

DEFMIL126

Operate a light support weapon on operations

DEFMIL127

Conduct range practices

DEFMIL128

Manage range practices and qualifications

DEFMIL129

Observe and direct machine gun fire

DEFMIL130

Supervise sniper operations

DEFMIL131

Undertake stability actions

DEFMIL132

Undertake defensive actions

DEFMIL133

Undertake offensive actions

DEFMIL134

Undertake sniper tasks

DEFMIL135

Supervise the operation of mortars

DEFMIL136

Supervise the operation of direct fire support weapons

DEFMIL137

Apply non-lethal unarmed self-defence techniques

DEFMIL138

Supervise a section during defensive operations

DEFMIL139

Supervise a section during offensive operations

DEFMIL140

Supervise platoon level defensive operations

DEFMIL141

Supervise platoon level offensive operations

DEFMIL142

Support sub-unit level defensive operations

DEFMIL143

Support sub-unit level offensive operations

DEFMIL144

Apply lethal close quarter fighting techniques

DEFMIL145

Supervise the application of non-lethal unarmed self-defence techniques

DEFMIL146

Supervise the application of lethal close quarter fighting techniques

DEFMIL147

Establish and operate a field kitchen

DEFMIL148

Assist with the establishment and operation of a field kitchen

Code

Title

DEFPBC001

Employ the fundamentals of a Performance Based Contract

DEFPBC002

Establish the basis of a Performance Based Contract

DEFPBC003

Establish a Performance Based Contract performance measures hierarchy

DEFPBC004

Establish the contract details of a Performance Based Contract

DEFPBC005

Operate a Performance Based Contract

DEFPET001

Conduct field refuelling operations from a bulk fuel installation

DEFPET002

Conduct field refuelling operations using drum stock

DEFPET003

Test fuel hoses

DEFPET004

Assist in the construction and maintenance of a non-permanent bulk fuel installation

DEFPET005

Assist in the construction and operation of a non-permanent inland pipeline system

DEFPET006

Assist in the operation of the tank fabric collapsible marine system

DEFPET007

Assist in the operation of the towed flexible barge system

DEFPHL001

Contribute to environmental health operations

DEFPHL002

Assist with quick assessment of disease outbreak

DEFPHL003

Operate environmental measuring devices

DEFPHL004

Undertake a vector borne diseases surveillance program

DEFPHL005

Assist with field hygiene and sanitation

DEFPHL006

Monitor water handling and distribution practices

DEFPHL007

Conduct chlorine dosing of water at the point of supply

DEFPHL008

Coordinate environmental health operations

DEFPHL009

Conduct a quick assessment of disease outbreak

DEFPHL010

Conduct a field hygiene survey

DEFPHL011

Perform environmental health planning

DEFPHL012

Manage environmental health operations

DEFPHL013

Manage a deployed capability

DEFPHL014

Investigate and control outbreak of disease

DEFPOL001

Apply the values and principles of Defence police

DEFPOL002

Conduct battlefield circulation and control operations

DEFPOL003

Participate in population protection and control

DEFPSY001

Assist in the conduct of a psycho-social selection activity

DEFPSY002

Conduct a mental health screening interview

DEFPSY003

Conduct a psychometric testing activity

DEFRNG001

Provide technical advice on ranges and training areas

DEFRNG002

Develop and maintain range standing orders

Code

Title

DEFRNG003

Approve training area and range activities

DEFRNG004

Monitor and control training area and range activities

DEFRNG005

Manage emergency operations

DEFRNG006

Conduct range inspections

DEFRNG007

Conduct training area inspections

DEFRNG008

Manage training area and range contamination

DEFRNG009

Supervise contractors

DEFRNG010

Monitor and implement environmental plans and procedures

DEFRNG011

Site range complexes

DEFRNG012

Manage training areas and ranges

DEFRNG013

Control training area and range activities

DEFRNG014

Monitor training area and range activities

DEFRNG015

Inspect, maintain and monitor training area and range activities

DEFSEA001

Assist in seamanship operations

DEFSEA002

Assist in boarding operations

DEFSEA003

Control persons using non-firearms options

DEFSEA004

Defend persons using firearms

DEFSEA005

Maintain weapons and associated equipment

DEFSEA006

Track and engage targets

DEFSEA007

Assist in ship navigation

DEFSEA008

Operate a chaff firing system

DEFSEA009

Operate a visual target designation system

DEFSEN001

Operate a radar system

DEFSEN002

Operate a sonar system

DEFSEN003

Operate a torpedo fire control system

DEFSEN004

Operate an electronic support suite

DEFSEN005

Operate decoy systems

DEFSEN006

Optimise and monitor sensor display

DEFSEN007

Provide general support to combat systems operations

DEFSEN008

Support the compilation of the tactical picture

DEFSIM001

Fault find and repair simulator power distribution and control systems

DEFSIM002

Fault find and repair simulator computer systems and peripheral hardware

DEFSIM003

Fault find and repair simulator image generator and visual display systems

DEFSIM004

Fault find and repair simulator motion and control loading systems

DEFSIM005

Fault find and repair simulator sound systems

DEFSIM006

Fault find and repair simulator weapons systems

Code

Title

DEFSIM007

Conduct simulator performance evaluation

DEFSIM008

Work effectively with simulator systems

DEFSIM009

Operate the simulator for testing purposes

DEFSUR001

Catch aquatic animals in a survival situation

DEFSUR002

Construct improvised weapons and equipment in a survival situation

DEFSUR003

Employ visual emergency signalling techniques in a survival situation

DEFSUR004

Erect a survival shelter using natural resources in a survival situation

DEFSUR005

Maintain physical and emotional health and fitness in a survival environment

DEFSUR006

Navigate using celestial aids

DEFSUR007

Preserve and cook foodstuffs in a survival situation

DEFSUR008

Produce fire using improvised means in a survival situation

DEFSUR009

Trap and kill animals in a survival situation

DEFSUR010

Locate, treat and manage water in a survival situation

DEFSUR011

Survive at sea

DEFTRP001

Operate a vehicle in an environment of threat

DEFTRP002

Operate a vehicle at night

DEFTRP003

Operate a vehicle over difficult terrain

DEFTRP004

Operate a vehicle using night fighting equipment (NFE)

DEFTRP005

Operate a multi-axle trailer

DEFTST001

Plan testing and evaluation processes

DEFTST002

Prepare testing and evaluation processes

DEFTST003

Conduct testing processes

DEFTST004

Evaluate testing

DEFTST005

Produce test and evaluation reports

DEFTST006

Analyse test data

DEFTST007

Apply knowledge of test and evaluation processes

DEFVEH001

Conduct recovery vehicle operations in a field environment

DEFVEH002

Extract disabled equipment using winching techniques in a field environment

DEFWDV001

Dive using self-contained underwater breathing apparatus in open water to 30 metres

DEFWDV002

Support SCUBA diving operations from the surface

DEFWDV003

Act as a standby diver

DEFWDV004

Dive using surface-supplied breathing apparatus in open water to 30 metres

DEFWDV005

Dive using closed-circuit breathing apparatus (N2O2) in open water to a maximum depth of 40 metres

DEFWDV006

Dive using closed-circuit breathing apparatus (O2) in open water to a maximum depth of 10 metres

Code

Title

DEFWDV007

Dive using closed-circuit breathing apparatus (HeO2) in open water to a maximum depth of 60 metres

DEFWDV008

Employ hand tools in an underwater environment

DEFWDV009

Conduct an underwater search of a ship’s hull

DEFWDV010

Employ power tools in an underwater environment

DEFWDV011

Perform non-technical structural inspections underwater

DEFWDV012

Perform underwater beach and waterway surveys

DEFWDV013

Employ air-lift devices underwater

DEFWDV014

Perform concreting in an underwater environment

DEFWDV015

Employ explosive power tools in an underwater environment

DEFWDV016

Perform underwater rigging work

DEFWDV017

Employ thermal cutting and welding tools (non-load bearing) in an underwater environment

DEFWHS001

Identify and monitor radiation hazards

DEFWHS002

Develop noise management plans

DEFWHS003

Apply radio frequency radiation safety procedures

DEFWHS004

Develop radio frequency radiation safety plans

DEFWHS005

Apply ionising radiation safety procedures

DEFWHS006

Develop ionising radiation safety plans

DEFWHS007

Work safely with lasers

DEFWHS008

Apply laser safety procedures

DEFWHS009

Develop laser safety plans

DEFWHS010

Identify confined space

DEFWHS011

Enter confined space

DEFWHS012

Test confined space environment

DEFWHS013

Control entry to confined spaces

DEFWHS014

Monitor and report on hazardous substances safety

DEFWHS015

Conduct a work health and safety audit

DEFWHS016

Conduct work health and safety inspections

DEFWHS017

Apply knowledge of WHS legislation

ATTACHMENT A: QUALIFICATION MAPPING

Mapping information for Qualifications can be found in the DEF Defence CVIG Mapping Information Attachments AC spreadsheet. 

ATTACHMENT B: SKILL SETS MAPPING

Mapping information for Skill Sets can be found in the DEF Defence CVIG Mapping Information Attachments AC spreadsheet. 

ATTACHMENT C: UNITS OF COMPETENCY MAPPING

Mapping information for Units of Competency can be found in the DEF Defence CVIG Mapping

Information Attachments AC spreadsheet.

PREREQUISITE UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Unit of Competency

Prerequisite Unit

DEFMIL146 Supervise the application of lethal close quarter fighting techniques

DEFMIL144 Apply lethal close quarter fighting techniques

DEFPOL001 Apply the values and principles of

Defence police

DEFGEN006 Work with equity and diversity

DEFPOL002 Conduct battlefield circulation and control operations

POLGEN019 Operate safely within a policing environment 

PUAOPE013A Operate communications systems and equipment 

PUAOPE014A Navigate to an incident

DEFPOL003 Participate in population protection and control

POLGEN019 Operate safely within a policing environment 

PUAOPE013A Operate communications systems and equipment

PUAPOLGD002A Apply policing methods 

IMPORTED UNITS AND THEIR PREREQUISITE UNITS

The DEF Defence Training Package includes imported Units of Competency from other Training Packages. 

Please check the relevant assessment requirements of the source Training Package by accessing the national training website www.training.gov.au (TGA) or a physical copy regarding any special conditions that may apply to the assessment of imported Units of Competency. 

For up-to-date releases of the imported units, refer to www.training.gov.au or the respective SSO.

Where any of the units listed below are used to form a qualification or Skill Set they do not count as units imported under the qualification packaging rule:

  • Up to X of the general elective units may be selected from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited Assignment. The general elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.

Code

Title

 

Prerequisites

AHCCCF501A

Evaluate project submissions

Nil

 

AHCPMG307

Apply animal trapping techniques

Nil

 

AVID0001

Package dangerous goods for air transport

Nil

 

AVIW3006

Refuel aircraft

Nil

 

BSBADM101

Use business equipment and resources

Nil

 

BSBADM406

Organise business travel

Nil

 

BSBADM409A

Coordinate business resources

Nil

 

BSBADM502

Manage meetings

Nil

 

BSBAUD402

Participate in a quality audit

Nil

 

BSBAUD501

Initiate a quality audit

Nil

 

BSBAUD503

Lead a quality audit

Nil

 

BSBAUD504

Report on a quality audit

Nil

 

BSBCMM101

Apply basic communication skills

Nil

 

BSBCMM201

Communicate in the workplace

Nil

 

BSBCMM401

Make a presentation

Nil

 

BSBCMM402

Implement effective communication strategies

Nil

 

BSBCMM501

Develop and nurture relationships

Nil

 

BSBCOM403

Provide education and training on compliance requirements and systems

Nil

 

BSBCOM404

Promote and liaise on compliance requirements, systems and related issues

Nil

 

BSBCOM501

Identify and interpret compliance requirements

Nil

 

BSBCOM502

Evaluate and review compliance

Nil

 

BSBCOM601

Research compliance requirements and issues

Nil

 

BSBCRT401

Articulate, present and debate ideas

Nil

 

BSBCUS402

Address customer needs

Nil

 

BSBCUS501

Manage quality customer service

Nil

 

BSBFIM501

Manage budgets and financial plans

Nil

 

Code

Title

 

Prerequisites

BSBFLM303

Contribute to effective workplace relationships

Nil

 

BSBFLM312

Contribute to team effectiveness

Nil

 

BSBINM201

Process and maintain workplace information

Nil

 

BSBINM301

Organise workplace information

Nil

 

BSBINM302

Utilise a knowledge management system

Nil

 

BSBINM303

Handle receipt and despatch of information

Nil

 

BSBINM501

Manage an information or knowledge management system

Nil

 

BSBINN301

Promote innovation in a team environment

Nil

 

BSBINN502

Build and sustain an innovative work environment

Nil

 

BSBITU101

Operate a personal computer

Nil

 

BSBITU304

Produce spreadsheets

Nil

 

BSBITU401

Design and develop complex text documents

Nil

 

BSBITU401A

Design and develop complex text documents

Nil

 

BSBITU402

Develop and use complex spreadsheets

Nil

 

BSBLDR403

Lead team effectiveness

Nil

 

BSBLDR803

Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships

Nil

 

BSBLED401

Develop teams and individuals

Nil

 

BSBLED501

Develop a workplace learning environment

Nil

 

BSBLED503

Maintain and enhance professional practice

Nil

 

BSBLEG308

Assist in prioritising and planning activities in a legal practice

Nil

 

BSBLEG418

Produce complex legal documents

Nil

 

BSBMED305

Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment

Nil

 

BSBMGT401

Show leadership in the workplace

Nil

 

BSBMGT402

Implement operational plan

Nil

 

Code

Title

 

Prerequisites

BSBMGT403

Implement continuous improvement

Nil

 

BSBMGT502

Manage people performance

Nil

 

BSBMGT516

Facilitate continuous improvement

Nil

 

BSBMGT517

Manage operational plan

Nil

 

BSBMGT608

Manage innovation and continuous improvement

Nil

 

BSBPMG409

Apply project scope management techniques

Nil

 

BSBPMG413

Apply project human resources management approaches

Nil

 

BSBPMG414

Apply project information management and communications techniques

Nil

 

BSBPMG416

Apply project procurement procedures

Nil

 

BSBPMG417

Apply project life cycle management processes

Nil

 

BSBPMG418

Apply project stakeholder engagement techniques

Nil

 

BSBPMG511

Manage project scope

Nil

 

BSBPMG512

Manage project time

Nil

 

BSBPMG513

Manage project quality

Nil

 

BSBPMG515

Manage project human resources

Nil

 

BSBPMG517

Manage project risk

Nil

 

BSBPMG519

Manage project stakeholder engagement

Nil

 

BSBPMG521

Manage project integration

Nil

 

BSBPMG522

Undertake project work

Nil

 

BSBPUR402

Negotiate contracts

Nil

 

BSBREL401A

Establish networks

Nil

 

BSBRES401

Analyse and present research information

Nil

 

BSBRES404

Research legal information using primary sources

Nil

 

BSBRES502

Research legal information using secondary sources

Nil

 

BSBRSK401

Identify risk and apply risk management processes

Nil

 

Code

Title

 

Prerequisites

BSBRSK401A

Identify risk and apply risk management processes

Nil

 

BSBRSK501

Manage risk

Nil

 

BSBSUS201

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Nil

 

BSBSUS201A

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Nil

 

BSBSUS301A

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Nil

 

BSBSUS401

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Nil

 

BSBWHS201

Contribute to health and safety of self and others

Nil

 

BSBWHS301

Maintain workplace safety

Nil

 

BSBWHS303

Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control

Nil

 

BSBWHS304

Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes

Nil

 

BSBWHS305

Contribute to WHS issue resolution

Nil

 

BSBWHS401

Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements

Nil

 

BSBWHS402

Assist with compliance with WHS laws

Nil

 

BSBWHS403

Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes

Nil

 

BSBWHS404

Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control

Nil

 

BSBWHS405

Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems

Nil

 

BSBWHS406

Assist with responding to incidents

Nil

 

BSBWHS409

Assist with workplace monitoring processes

Nil

 

BSBWHS501

Ensure a safe workplace

Nil

 

Code

Title

 

Prerequisites

BSBWHS503

Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk

Nil

 

BSBWHS504

Manage WHS risks

Nil

 

BSBWHS505

Investigate WHS incidents

Nil

 

BSBWHS508

Manage WHS hazards associated with plant

Nil

 

BSBWOR202

Organise and complete daily work activities

Nil

 

BSBWOR301

Organise personal work priorities and development

Nil

 

BSBWOR404

Develop work priorities

Nil

 

BSBWOR501

Manage personal work priorities and professional development

Nil

 

BSBWOR502

Lead and manage team effectiveness

Nil

 

BSBWRT301

Write simple documents

Nil

 

BSBWRT401

Write complex documents

Nil

 

BSBWRT501

Write persuasive copy

Nil

 

CHCCCS019

Recognise and respond to crisis situations

Nil

 

CHCCOM002

Use communication to build relationships

Nil

 

CHCLEG001

Work legally and ethically

Nil

 

CHCMHS001

Work with people with mental health issues

Nil

 

CPCCOHS100

1A

Work safely in the construction industry

Nil

 

CPCCVE1011A

Undertake a basic construction project

Nil

 

CPCCWHS100

1

Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Nil

 

CPPPMT3019

Organise and monitor pest management operations

Nil

 

CPPPMT3029

Plan and schedule pest management operations

Nil

 

CPPSIS3020

Perform basic surveying computations

Nil

 

CPPSIS4022

Store and retrieve spatial data

Nil

 

CPPSIS4024

Source and assess spatial data

Nil

 

CPPWMT4007

A

Implement waste management plans

Nil

 

Code

Title

Prerequisites

CPPWMT4030

A

Determine waste management services

Nil

CPPWMT4032

A

Inform and educate clients on waste management issues

Nil

CPPWMT5036

A

Develop waste management plans

Nil

FDFAU4001A

Assess compliance with food safety programs

Nil

FDFAU4002A

Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits

Nil

FDFAU4004A

Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards

Nil

FDFFS2001A

Implement the food safety program and procedures

Nil

FDFFS3001A

Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs

FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures

FDFOP2013A

Apply sampling procedures

Nil

FDFTEC3001A

Participate in a HACCP team

FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures

FDFTEC4003A

Control food contamination and spoilage

FDFFS3001A Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs

FNSASIC301

Establish client relationship and analyse needs

Nil

FNSCRD405

Manage overdue customer accounts

Nil

FNSCUS402

Resolve disputes

Nil

FNSORG501

Develop and manage a budget

Nil

HLTAID002

Provide basic emergency life support

Nil

HLTAID003

Provide first aid

Nil

HLTDEF001

Participate in a land based deployed health capability

Nil

HLTPOP002

Monitor and maintain sewage systems

Nil

ICAICT206A

Install software applications

Nil

ICAICT302A

Install and optimise operating system software

Nil

ICAICT303A

Connect internal hardware components

Nil

ICASAS205A

Maintain IT system integrity

Nil

Code

Title

Prerequisites

ICTICT103

Use, communicate and search securely on the internet

Nil

ICTICT206

Install software applications

Nil

ICTICT302

Install and optimise operating system software

Nil

ICTICT303

Connect internal hardware components

Nil

ICTICT304

Implement system software changes

Nil

ICTICT401

Determine and confirm client business requirements

Nil

ICTICT403

Apply software development methodologies

Nil

ICTICT502

Develop detailed component specifications from project specifications

Nil

ICTNWK305

Install and manage network protocols

Nil

ICTNWK410

Install hardware to a network

Nil

ICTNWK411

Deploy software to networked computers

Nil

ICTPRG524

Develop high-level object-oriented class specifications

Nil

ICTSAD501

Model data objects

Nil

ICTSAD502

Model data processes

Nil

ICTSAS203

Connect hardware peripherals

Nil

ICTSAS205

Maintain ICT system integrity

Nil

LGADMIN425

A

Develop a communication plan

Nil

MEM07001B

Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment

MEM18001C Use hand tools

MEM14086A

Apply mechatronic engineering analysis techniques

MEM23004A Apply technical mathematics

 

MEM23111A Select electrical equipment and components for engineering applications

 

MEM23112A Investigate electrical and electronic controllers in

engineering applications

MEM14090A Integrate mechatronic

Code

Title

Prerequisites

 

 

fundamentals into an engineering task

MEM14088A

Apply maintenance engineering techniques to equipment and component repairs and modifications

MEM14092A Integrate maintenance fundamentals into an engineering task

MEM15002A

Apply quality systems

Nil

MEM15011B

Exercise external quality assurance

MEM15004B Perform inspection

 

MEM15005B Select and control inspection processes and procedures

MEM18001C

Use hand tools

Nil

MEM18002B

Use power tools/hand held operations

Nil

MEM50009B

Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat

Nil

MSACMS401A

Ensure process improvements are sustained

Nil

MSACMT270A

Use sustainable energy practices

Nil

MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Nil

MSAPCII295A

Operate manufacturing equipment

Nil

MSAPCII297A

Make an object from cloth using an existing pattern

Nil

MSAPCII298A

Make an object from metal

Nil

MSAPMOHS2

10B

Undertake first response to non-fire incidents

Nil

MSAPMOHS3

00A

Facilitate the implementation of OHS for a work group

Nil

MSAPMOPS40

0A

Optimise process/plant area

Nil

MSAPMOPS40

1A

Trial new process or product

Nil

MSAPMSUP10

2A

Communicate in the workplace

Nil

MSAPMSUP21

0A

Process and record information

Nil

MSAPMSUP24

0A

Undertake minor maintenance

Nil

MSAPMSUP29

2A

Sample and test materials and product

Nil

Code

Title

 

Prerequisites

MSAPMSUP39

0A

Use structured problem solving tools

Nil

 

MSL974003A

Perform chemical tests and procedures

Nil

 

MSL974008A

Capture and manage scientific images

Nil

 

MSS015002A

Develop strategies for more sustainable use of resources

Nil

 

MSS402001A

Apply competitive systems and practices

Nil

 

MSS402002A

Sustain process improvements

Nil

 

MSS402010A

Manage the impact of change on own work

Nil

 

MSS402020A

Apply quick changeover procedures

Nil

 

MSS402021A

Apply Just in Time procedures

Nil

 

MSS402030A

Apply cost factors to work practices

Nil

 

MSS402031A

Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements

Nil

 

MSS402040A

Apply 5S procedures

Nil

 

MSS402050A

Monitor process capability

Nil

 

MSS402051A

Apply quality standards

Nil

 

MSS402060A

Use planning software systems in operations

Nil

 

MSS402061A

Use SCADA systems in operations

Nil

 

MSS402080A

Undertake root cause analysis

Nil

 

MSS402081A

Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy

Nil

 

MSS403001A

Implement competitive systems and practices

Nil

 

MSS403002A

Ensure process improvements are sustained

Nil

 

MSS403005A

Facilitate use of a Balanced Scorecard for performance improvement

Nil

 

MSS403010A

Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices

Nil

 

MSS403021A

Facilitate a Just in Time system

Nil

 

MSS403030A

Improve cost factors in work practices

Nil

 

MSS403032A

Analyse manual handling processes

Nil

 

Code

Title

Prerequisites

MSS403040A

Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S

Nil

MSS403051A

Mistake proof an operational process

Nil

MSS404050A

Undertake process capability improvements

MSS404052A Apply statistics to operational processes

MSS404052A

Apply statistics to operational processes

Nil

MSS404060A

Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team

Nil

MSS404061A

Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area

Nil

MSS404081A

Undertake proactive maintenance analyses

Nil

MSS404082A

Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy

Nil

MSS405001A

Develop competitive systems and practices for an organisation

Nil

MSS405002A

Analyse and map a value stream

Nil

MSS405003A

Manage a value stream

Nil

MSS405004A

Develop business plans in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices

Nil

MSS405020A

Develop quick changeover procedures

Nil

MSS405021A

Develop a Just in Time system

Nil

MSS405030A

Optimise cost of a product or service

Nil

MSS405031A

Undertake value analysis of product or process costs in terms of customer requirements

Nil

MSS405040A

Manage 5S system in an organisation

Nil

MSS405050A

Determine and improve process capability

MSS404052A Apply statistics to operational processes

MSS405060A

Develop the application of enterprise control systems in an organisation

Nil

MSS405061A

Determine and establish information collection requirements and processes

Nil

MSS405070A

Develop and manage sustainable energy practices

Nil

Code

Title

Prerequisites

MSS405075A

Facilitate the development of a new product

MSS404052A Apply statistics to operational processes

MSS405081A

Develop a proactive maintenance strategy

Nil

MSS407003A

Analyse process changes

Nil

MSS407012A

Lead a problem solving process to determine and solve root cause

Nil

MSS408005A

Develop the learning processes of the operations organisation

Nil

MSS408006A

Develop and refine systems for continuous improvement in operations

Nil

MSS408007A

Develop problem solving capability of an organisation

Nil

NWPGEN007

Sample and test drinking water

Nil

NWPGEN009

Perform laboratory testing

Nil

NWPSOU012

Monitor, inspect and report catchment operations

Nil

NWPTRT001

Operate and control water treatment processes

Nil

NWPTRT052

Operate and control hypochlorite disinfection processes

Nil

NWPTRT061

Operate and control wastewater processes

Nil

NWPTRT071

Operate and control pre-treatment processes

Nil

PMAOHS310B

Investigate incidents

Nil

PMAOPS101C

Read dials and indicators

Nil

PMAOPS105C

Select and prepare materials

Nil

PMAOPS201B

Operate fluid flow equipment

Nil

PMAOPS204B

Use utilities and services

Nil

PMAOPS205B

Operate heat exchangers

Nil

PMAOPS216B

Operate local control system

Nil

PMAOPS222B

Operate and monitor pumping systems and equipment

Nil

PMAOPS300B

Operate a production unit

Nil

PMAOPS305B

Operate process control systems

Nil

PMAOPS307B

Transfer bulk fluids into/out of storage facility

PMAOPS201B Operate fluid flow equipment

Code

Title

 

Prerequisites

PMAOPS410B

Monitor remote production facilities

Nil

 

PMAOPS411B

Manage plant shutdown and restart

Nil

 

PMASUP440B

Commission/recommission plant

Nil

 

PMASUP540B

Analyse equipment performance

Nil

 

PSPETH002

Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

Nil

 

PSPGEN001

Work in a public sector environment

Nil

 

PSPGEN003

Deliver a service to clients

Nil

 

PSPGEN007

Use technology in the workplace

Nil

 

PSPGEN009

Work effectively in the organisation

Nil

 

PSPGEN011

Build and maintain internal networks

Nil

 

PSPGEN014

Organise workplace information

Nil

 

PSPGEN023

Deliver and monitor service to clients

Nil

 

PSPGEN024

Use resources to achieve work unit goals

Nil

 

PSPGEN027

Gather and analyse information

Nil

 

PSPGEN033

Use advanced workplace communication strategies

Nil

 

PSPGEN034

Compose complex workplace documents

Nil

 

PSPGEN035

Provide workplace mentoring

Nil

 

PSPGEN038

Identify and treat risks

Nil

 

PSPGEN039

Develop internal and external networks

Nil

 

PSPGEN044

Develop client services

Nil

 

PSPGEN045

Coordinate resource allocation and usage

Nil

 

PSPGEN046

Undertake research and analysis

Nil

 

PSPGEN048

Support workplace coaching and mentoring

Nil

 

PSPGEN049

Undertake negotiations

Nil

 

PSPGEN053

Provide leadership

Nil

 

PSPGEN054

Use complex workplace communication strategies

Nil

 

PSPGEN055

Refine complex workplace documents

Nil

 

PSPGEN057

Develop and use political nous

Nil

 

PSPGEN070

Persuade and influence opinion

Nil

 

Code

Title

 

Prerequisites

PSPGEN077

Apply public sector financial policies and processes

Nil

 

PSPGEN082

Coordinate public affairs events and activities

Nil

 

PSPGEN083

Manage public affairs

Nil

 

PSPGEN084

Provide public affairs advisory service

Nil

 

PSPGEN085

Manage media relationships

Nil

 

PSPGOV201B

Work in a public sector environment

Nil

 

PSPGOV204B

Access and use resources

Nil

 

PSPGOV207B

Use technology in the workplace

Nil

 

PSPGOV315A

Give and receive workplace feedback

Nil

 

PSPGOV403B

Use resources to achieve work unit goals

Nil

 

PSPGOV404B

Develop and implement work unit plans

Nil

 

PSPGOV405B

Provide input to change processes

Nil

 

PSPGOV406B

Gather and analyse information

Nil

 

PSPGOV417A

Identify and treat risks

Nil

 

PSPGOV509A

Conduct evaluations

Nil

 

PSPGOV512A

Use complex workplace communication strategies

Nil

 

PSPGOV513A

Refine complex workplace documents

Nil

 

PSPGSD002

Administer government service delivery requirements

Nil

 

PSPINV001

Plan and initiate an investigation

Nil

 

PSPINV002

Conduct an investigation

Nil

 

PSPINV003

Finalise an investigation

Nil

 

PSPLEG003

Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

Nil

 

PSPLEGN401A

Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

Nil

 

PSPLEGN501B

Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

Nil

 

PSPMGT001

Manage resources

Nil

 

PSPMNGT611

A

Manage evaluations

Nil

 

PSPMNGT614

A

Facilitate knowledge management

Nil

 

Code

Title

 

Prerequisites

PSPMNGT615

A

Influence workforce effectiveness

Nil

 

PSPOHS301A

Contribute to workplace safety

Nil

 

PSPPCM001

Carry out basic procurement

Nil

 

PSPPCM004

Plan procurement

Nil

 

PSPPCM005

Develop and distribute requests for offers

Nil

 

PSPPCM006

Select providers and develop contracts

Nil

 

PSPPCM007

Manage contracts

Nil

 

PSPPCM008

Manage contract performance

Nil

 

PSPPCM011

Plan to manage a contract

Nil

 

PSPPCM012

Plan for procurement outcomes

Nil

 

PSPPCY006

Develop organisation policy

Nil

 

PSPPM401B

Design simple projects

Nil

 

PSPPM402B

Manage simple projects

Nil

 

PSPPM403B

Close simple projects

Nil

 

PSPPM404A

Carry out simple project activities

Nil

 

PSPPM405A

Administer simple projects

Nil

 

PSPPM501B

Design complex projects

Nil

 

PSPPM502B

Manage complex projects

Nil

 

PSPPM503B

Close complex projects

Nil

 

PSPPM504A

Carry out complex project activities

Nil

 

PSPPOL501A

Develop organisation policy

Nil

 

PSPPOL601A

Develop public policy

Nil

 

PSPPROC303

A

Carry out basic procurement

Nil

 

PSPPROC406

B

Procure goods and services

Nil

 

PSPSEC006

Implement security risk treatments

Nil

 

PSPSEC007

Develop and advise on government security procedures

Nil

 

PSPSEC012

Develop security risk management plans

Nil

 

PSPSEC405A

Handle security classified information

Nil

 

PSPSOHS402

A

Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process

Nil

 

PUACOM001C

Communicate in the workplace

Nil

 

 

Code

Title

Prerequisites

PUACOM002B

Provide services to clients

Nil

PUACOM003B

Manage information

Nil

PUACOM004B

Manage organisational communication strategies

Nil

PUACOM005B

Foster a positive organisational image in the community

PUATEA004D Work effectively in a public safety organisation (Fire sector specific)

PUACOM006B

Plan and conduct a public awareness program

PUACOM005B Foster a positive organisational image in the community (Fire sector specific)

PUACOM007B

Liaise with other organisations

PUACOM005B Foster a positive organisational image in the community (Fire sector specific)

PUACOM010B

Promote the organisation's mission and services

PUACOM007B Liaise with other organisations (Fire sector specific)

PUACOM011B

Develop community awareness networks

PUAFIR301B Undertake community safety activities (Fire sector specific)

PUACOM012B

Liaise with media at a local level

Nil

PUAEMR009B

Facilitate emergency risk assessment

Nil

PUAEMR012B

Determine treatment options

PUAEMR008B Contribute to an

emergency risk management process 

 

OR 

 

PUAEMR009B Facilitate emergency risk assessment

PUAEMR013B

Facilitate treatment strategy development and implementation

PUAEMR012B Determine treatment options

PUAEMR022

Establish context for emergency risk assessment

Nil

PUAEMR023

Assess emergency risk

PUAEMR022 Establish context for emergency risk assessment

PUAEMR024

Develop treatment options for emergency risk

Nil

PUAEMR025

Manage risk treatment implementation

Nil

PUAEMR026

Treat operational risk

PUAEMR027 Assess operational risk

PUAEMR027

Assess operational risk

Nil

PUAEMR030

Manage and evaluate emergency management exercises

Nil

Code

Title

Prerequisites

PUAEMR031

Design emergency management exercises

Nil

PUAFIR512

Develop and analyse the behaviour and suppression options for a Level 2 wildfire

Nil

PUAMAN002B

Administer work group resources

Nil

PUAMAN004B

Manage procurement

PUAMAN002B Administer work

group resources (Fire sector specific)

PUAOHS002B

Maintain safety at an incident scene

PUAFIR215 Prevent Injury (Fire sector specific)

PUAOPE013A

Operate communications systems and equipment

Nil

PUAOPE015A

Conduct briefings and debriefings

Nil

PUAPOLFC00

3B

Detect, record and collect physical evidence

Nil

PUAPRO001B

Promote a learning environment in the workplace

Nil

PUATEA002B

Work autonomously

PUATEA001B Work in a team (Fire sector specific)

PUATEA003B

Lead, manage and develop teams

PUATEA002B Work autonomously

(Fire sector specific)

PUAWER004B

Respond to workplace emergencies

Nil

RIISTD201D

Read and interpret maps

Nil

SISOBWG201

A

Demonstrate bushwalking skills in a controlled environment

Nil

SISONAV201A

Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

Nil

SISONAV302A

Apply navigation skills in an intermediate environment

Nil

SISOOPS201A

Minimise environmental impact

Nil

SISOOPS202A

Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site

Nil

SISOYSB201A

Demonstrate basic skills to sail a small boat in controlled conditions

Nil

SISXMGT001

Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships

Nil

SITEEVT010

Manage on-site event operations

Nil

SITTVAF005

Fill LPG gas cylinders

Nil

TAEDEL301

Provide work skill instruction

Nil

Code

Title

 

Prerequisites

TAEDEL401

Plan, organise and deliver groupbased learning

Nil

 

TAEDEL401A

Plan, organise and deliver groupbased learning

Nil

 

TAEDEL402

Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

Nil

 

TAEDEL404A

Mentor in the workplace

Nil

 

TAEDES505A

Evaluate a training program

Nil

 

TLIA2011A

Package goods

Nil

 

TLIA2012A

Pick and process orders

Nil

 

TLIA2013A

Receive goods

Nil

 

TLIA2021A

Despatch stock

Nil

 

TLIA2022A

Participate in stocktakes

Nil

 

TLIA3015

Complete receival/despatch documentation

Nil

 

TLIA3015A

Complete receival/despatch documentation

Nil

 

TLIA3023A

Coordinate stocktakes

Nil

 

TLIA5029A

Plan and manage storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

Nil

 

TLIB1028

Maintain and use hand tools

Nil

 

TLIB3006A

Carry out inspection of vehicles designed to carry special loads

Nil

 

TLIB5010A

Plan and implement maintenance schedules

Nil

 

TLIC3063A

Operate vehicle carrying special loads

Nil

 

TLID1001

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

Nil

 

TLID1001A

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

Nil

 

TLID2003

Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

Nil

 

TLID2004

Load and unload goods/cargo

Nil

 

TLID2010

Operate a forklift

Nil

 

TLID2010A

Operate a forklift

Nil

 

TLID2012A

Operate specialised load shifting equipment

Nil

 

Code

Title

 

Prerequisites

TLID2013A

Move materials mechanically using automated equipment

Nil

 

TLID2016A

Load and unload explosives and dangerous goods

Nil

 

TLID2047

Prepare cargo for transfer with slings

Nil

 

TLID3015A

Identify and label explosives and dangerous goods

Nil

 

TLID3024

Use specialised liquid bulk transfer equipment (gravity/pressurised)

Nil

 

TLID3027

Prepare for transport of dangerous goods

Nil

 

TLID3027A

Prepare for transport of dangerous goods

Nil

 

TLID3043

Shift loads using gantry equipment

Nil

 

TLID3043A

Shift loads using gantry equipment

Nil

 

TLIE2007

Use communications systems

Nil

 

TLIE3002

Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions

Nil

 

TLIE3002A

Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions

Nil

 

TLIE3004

Prepare workplace documents

Nil

 

TLIF1001

Follow work health and safety procedures

Nil

 

TLIF1002A

Conduct housekeeping activities

Nil

 

TLIF1002B

Conduct housekeeping activities

Nil

 

TLIF2012

Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives

Nil

 

TLIF2012A

Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives

Nil

 

TLIF4007A

Implement and coordinate accidentemergency procedures

Nil

 

TLIO1002A

Follow security procedures when working with passengers and personnel

Nil

 

TLIR4001

Monitor supplier performance

Nil

 

TLIX4016

Implement and monitor materiel sustainment plans

Nil

 

TLIX4028

Apply knowledge of logistics

Nil

 

Code

Title

 

Prerequisites

TLIX4028A

Apply knowledge of logistics

Nil

 

TLIX4029A

Apply knowledge of integrated logistics support

Nil

 

TLIX4031A

Apply knowledge of configuration management

Nil

 

TLIX4032A

Apply knowledge of technical regulatory framework

Nil

 

TLIX5020A

Develop and review configuration management plans

Nil

 

TLIX5021A

Manage configuration management processes

Nil

 

TLIX5036A

Manage and monitor technical data and information systems

Nil

 

KEY WORK AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS IN THE INDUSTRY

Defence consists of the Navy, Army, Air Force and members of the Australian Public Service (APS). Its main role is to ‘deter or defeat attacks on our territory, contribute to the stability and security of Australia’s immediate region and help meet our international obligations’.

Defence has four main RTOs – Army, Navy, Air Force and Defence Learning Services Network. Defence is currently in the process of integrating all single RTOs into a single Defence RTO, and intends to review all products for incorporation within a single scope of registration during 2017–

18.

There are over 350 defined career streams within Defence, each with designated patterns of education, training and experience. Many of these careers are directly comparable to careers in other industries.

The DEF Defence Training Package Release 2.2 does not duplicate occupational outcomes from other nationally endorsed Training Packages; rather, it provides recognition for Defence occupations that do not closely align to civilian occupations, such as combat-related occupations and explosive ordnance workers. Defence qualifications import units of competency from other Training Packages where necessary to train and sustain the required levels of Defence capability and achieve parity with broader Australian industry skilling outcomes, consistent with Australian Government VET policies.

Attraction and retention of skilled personnel continues to be a focus for Defence as the most common reasons for leaving Defence include location instability, impact on families, long separations, a lack of employment for spouses in remote locations, job dissatisfaction and the perception of career development limitations.

Attraction and retention of women, Indigenous Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities are ongoing priorities for Defence.

The Defence recruitment process has been used effectively to ensure that recruits have the required level of foundation skills; however, the foundation skill levels of some personnel may be limiting their career development opportunities. In these instances, recruits may be able to commence training in other streams while undertaking additional foundation skills bridging training that is provided. These personnel may then be eligible to apply for transfer into their stream of choice at a later date once their foundation skills have reached the necessary level.

Defence have identified that it must be flexible and promote positive employment conditions to remain an employer of choice in a competitive labour market and to ensure that it attracts people with the required specialist skills.

While workforce development across military personnel is a continual process in Defence as additional training is undertaken to progress in rank, recently a greater focus has been placed on workforce development within the Defence APS workforce. The Defence APS core capability framework has been implemented to provide career development opportunities for Defence APS employees in addition to being used as a tool for learning and development, performance management and recruitment. The framework outlines the skills, knowledge and behaviours required for each APS classification level; it is structured around seven key capability clusters: communication, teamwork, problem-solving, resourcefulness, planning and organisation, selfmanagement, and learning. The Defence APS core capability framework provides opportunities for employees to develop their careers in Defence and has been used to develop learning and development strategies to support Defence career paths.

From 1st July 2015, the Department of Defence, as part of the First Principles Review implementation, renamed the Defence Intelligence Information and Geospatial Organisation (DIGO) as the Australian Geospatial Organisation (AGO), with an increased whole-of-government remit for broadened geospatial and intelligence analysis. Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) is intelligence derived from the exploitation and analysis of imagery and geospatial information about features and events with reference to space and time, and is comprised of imagery analysis, geospatial analysis, and geospatial information and services. The demand for aerial intelligence gathering has grown significantly. It is scheduled for use in firefighting in some Australian States in 2017 and beyond, and is being considered for use by some Australian police forces to supplement their current air capabilities. This demand will require new skill sets within policing and firefighting. Defence is already considering the use of drones. © Australian Industry

Standards Ltd. Public Safety IRC Skills Forecast 2017 27 The Foreign Affairs, Defence, and Trade

References Committee Report ‘Use of unmanned air, maritime and land platforms by the Australian Defence Force’ of June 2015 made nine recommendations regarding the deployment of drones by the Defence Forces. In Recommendation 2, the Committee recommended that the Australian Defence Force acquire armed, unmanned platforms when the capability requirement exists, and the Australian Government makes a policy statement regarding their use. Moreover, Recommendation 3 stated that the Australian Defence Force should notify the Australian Government of measures taken to address any identified gaps (in) training and dissemination programs regarding the law of armed conflict and international humanitarian law when armed unmanned platforms are acquired.

Please click here to download the 2017 Public Safety IRC Skills Forecast

REGULATION AND LICENSING IMPLICATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION

On 6 March 2012, the Prime Minister announced the formation of a Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Business Forum to improve the cooperation between the private and public sectors on economic regulation. The Occupational Licensing National Law Act (2010) (National Law) provides the high-level framework for national occupational licensing and was passed by the Parliament of the host jurisdiction Victoria, on 17 September 2010. The National

Law has since been adopted by the parliaments of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory. NOLS is a single, Australia-wide national licensing system for specific occupations. Information on the development of a national licensing system for specified occupations is available at http://www.nola.gov.au. 

From February 2007, arrangements have been put in place making it easier for licensed tradespeople and authorities that issue licences to know what licence a worker is entitled to when applying for a licence in another jurisdiction.

Each unit of competency, qualification and skill set identifies where applicable regulation and licensing requirements apply. 

Where no requirements exit, the following mandatory statement is used as required:

  • No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit/qualification/skill set at the time of publication.

Using this statement indicates that the unit of competency/qualification/skill set is not a required component of any license, certification or requirement under legislation. Licensing here means that completing the unit/qualification/skill set is not compulsory to get any licence or you don't get any licence by completing the unit/qualification/skill set.

However, individual units of competency do indicate when licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to the unit that these can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Consequently, relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.         

No units or qualifications within the DEF Defence Training Package Release 2.2 are required for any licensed, regulated or legislated outcome. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. This does not preclude industry from requiring the candidate to possess licences to be able to perform competently while undertaking the units or the qualification.

IMPLEMENTATION INFORMATION

KEY FEATURES OF THE TRAINING PACKAGE AND THE INDUSTRY THAT WILL IMPACT ON THE SELECTION OF TRAINING PATHWAYS

Pathways define a sequence of learning or experience that can be followed to attain competency and describe the way in which training and assessment is undertaken in an education or training program. They are not mandatory and may vary depending on the qualification or training program, the needs of the individual and the industry. 

The Training Package is flexible and many ways pathways can be constructed to align with individual requirements and business needs. RTOs can work with their clients to apply the flexibility available in the packaging rules to ensure ‘fit for purpose outcomes’  

INDUSTRY SECTORS AND OCCUPATIONAL OUTCOMES OF QUALIFICATIONS

Defence qualifications are designed to meet capability needs, introductory, workplace and occupational outcomes for the Australian Defence Force, including military and civilian personnel. 

The DEF Defence Training Package Release 2.2 does not duplicate occupational outcomes from other nationally endorsed Training Packages; rather, it provides recognition for Defence occupations that do not closely align to civilian occupations, such as geospatial analysts. Defence qualifications import units of competency from other Training Packages where necessary to train and sustain the required levels of Defence capability and to achieve parity with broader Australian industry skilling outcomes, consistent with Australian Government VET policies.

Detailed information on Defence specific occupations is available from:

QUALIFICATIONS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

Entry requirements are the knowledge, skills or experience required to enter a qualification. They may be expressed as Units of Competency, qualifications or vocational outcomes and must be demonstrated prior to commencing the qualification. 

In the DEF Defence Training Package Release 2.2, the following entry requirements apply:

  • Entry requirements are the knowledge, skills or experience required to enter a qualification. These requirements may be expressed in terms of competency from a lower level qualification, or vocational expertise, including job roles, or both, and must be demonstrated prior to entering a qualification or being issued a qualification.

To support and facilitate the achievement of qualifications and pathways, the DEF Defence

Training Package does not mandate entry requirements for Certificate II, III, Diploma or Advance Diploma qualifications. However, the removal of entry requirements does not remove the responsibility from training organisations to ensure that new learners who wish to commence a Assignment have the required skills and knowledge to take on a qualification at that level. This is particularly appropriate when enrolling new learners in Diploma level qualifications or higher.

Mandated entry requirements can be found on the Defence recruitment website.

PATHWAYS ADVICE

Defence qualifications have been developed for Defence personnel therefore qualification pathways will depend on organisational policies. A candidate will join Defence to complete a specific role (such as infantry soldier, explosive ordnance worker, pilot, etc.). Consequently, the candidate will be trained in military skills, in concert with their trade skills. They will receive careerlong training to develop these skills and will also receive management and leadership training as their career progresses (in areas such as procurement, contracting, risk management, planning, policy development, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), etc.)

Learner transition to the higher education sector builds on the core qualifications obtained in the VET sector. The Defence units and qualifications are specialist in nature and as such, these areas have not previously been available within other education sectors. However, the attainment of a specialist qualification may support access to further work and/or qualification pathways.

Generally, all qualifications in the DEF Defence Training Package Release 2.2 are not suitable for delivery via an Australian apprenticeships pathway.

ACCESS AND EQUITY 

Good vocational education and training, and assessment include making adjustments to meet the learning and assessment needs of individuals. An open mind, common sense and tailoring training and assessment to individual circumstances should ensure individuals achieve the standards employers and RTOs expect. 

Adjustments can be made to assist learners to access and participate in vocational education and training. Adjustments are reasonable if they achieve this purpose and take into account factors such as the nature of the learner’s ability and disability, the views of the learner, the potential effect of the adjustment on the learner and others, and the costs and benefits of making the adjustment.

Reasonable adjustments need only be that – reasonable. It is about identifying what adjustments might reasonably be made and how they may be put into place.

Assessment processes and techniques should be modified for distance-based learners, be culturally appropriate and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

An individual’s access to the assessment process should not be adversely affected by restrictions placed on the location or context of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

FOUNDATION SKILLS

Language, literacy and numeracy skills can make the difference between whether or not someone succeeds in training and at work. These important skills are now called ‘core skills’ or ‘foundation skills’ because they are at the core of – or the foundation to – other more specific technical skills. 

All Units of Competency in DEF Defence Training Package clearly describe the foundation skills that are essential to performance in the elements and performance criteria of the unit. 

There is a distinction between ‘core skills’ and ‘foundation skills’ in Training Packages, which can be summarised as follows:

  • Core skills are those described in the ACSF: learning, numeracy, oral communication (speaking and listening), reading and writing.
  • Foundation skills is the term that the Australian Government uses in a number of different contexts, including vocational units of competency, to capture language, literacy and numeracy skills and employment skills.

In the DEF Defence Training Package, foundation skills are explicit in the performance criteria in each Unit of Competency.

This is achieved with the use of key words or phrases to indicate foundation skills that are essential to performance. It is important to note that foundation skills may not have the same meaning in every instance and do need to be considered in the relevant job context.

The significance of each of these skills will also vary in respect to job roles and the strengths of individuals. It is important for users of the Training Package to contextualise relevant foundation skills identified in Units of Competency and assessment criteria.

FSK Foundation Skills Training Package

The FSK Foundation Skills Training Package allows RTOs to choose and deliver foundation skills units, qualifications and Skill Sets that will enable learners to build the specific foundation skills they need to achieve vocational competency. 

Foundation skills units provide additional information about the types of language, literacy and numeracy skills that are needed to meet the requirements of vocational units. 

The Training Package can be downloaded from www.training.gov.au. 

HEALTH AND SAFETY IMPLICATIONS IN THE INDUSTRY

Work health and safety (WHS) / occupational health and safety (OHS) has been used in Units of

Competency to refer to the relevant legislation. As not all jurisdictions have implemented the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act the combined term is used to recognise that either the national model or existing state instrument will apply, as specified by the relevant regulatory authority.

In jurisdictions where the Model WHS Act has not been implemented, RTOs are advised to contextualise the Unit of Competency by referring to the existing state OHS legislative requirements.

RESOURCES AND EQUIPMENT RELEVANT TO THE TRAINING PACKAGE

The assessment requirements relevant to each Unit of Competency refer to the relevant resources and equipment required for assessment.

Where a specific vehicle or piece of equipment is referred to, it must be used in the relevant assessment.

In particular, for assessment, access is required to:

  • A range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations
  • A vehicle typical of that used in the industry
  • Applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
  • Relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

Specific assessment requirements and strategies are defined in the relevant unit where applicable. 

RTOs can only conduct training and/or assessment of the qualifications and/or Units of

Competency in this Training Package provided they are covered by their Scope of Registration. 

The assessment requirements for each Unit of Competency specify the relevant resources and equipment required to achieve the vocational outcomes of the DEF Defence Training Package.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR LEARNERS IN THE WORKPLACE/ON PLACEMENTS

Legal requirements that apply to specific industries and VET vary across each state and territory, and the commonwealth, and can change.

Current legislation and successor legislation is defined in:

  • Australian Capital Territory: Training and Tertiary Education Act 2003
  • New South Wales: Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001
  • Northern Territory: Northern Territory Employment and Training Act 1991
  • Queensland: Vocational Education, Training and Employment Act 2000
  • South Australia: Training and Skills Development Act 2008
  • Tasmania: Vocational Education and Training Act 1994
  • Victoria: Education and Training Reform Act 2006
  • Western Australia: Vocational Education and Training Act 1996.

Contact relevant state/territory and commonwealth departments to determine specific legal requirements.

SUPPORTING LEARNER TRANSITION BETWEEN EDUCATION SECTORS

There are no formal transition arrangements between the VET sector and the higher education sector for the DEF Defence Training Package Release 2.2.

LINKS

Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG) for DEF Defence Training Package

ATTACHMENT A: QUALIFICATION MAPPING

Mapping information for Qualifications can be found in the DEF Defence CVIG Mapping Information Attachments AC spreadsheet.  

ATTACHMENT B: SKILL SETS MAPPING

Mapping information for Skill Sets can be found in the DEF Defence CVIG Mapping Information Attachments AC spreadsheet. 

ATTACHMENT C: UNITS OF COMPETENCY MAPPING

Mapping information for Units of Competency can be found in the DEF Defence CVIG Mapping Information Attachments AC spreadsheet. 

ATTACHMENT D: COMPANION VOLUME IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE

QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCESS

A CVIG is initiated in accordance with the requirements of the National Skills Standard Council (NSSC) Standards for Training Packages and is located within the CVIG.

The steps in the Quality Assurance (QA) process as they apply to the CVIG are: 

  1. The CVIG is developed by the Industry Skills Specialist (ISS) in accordance with Standards 11 and 12 (NSSC Standards for Training Packages):
    • Standard 11: A quality assured Companion Volume Implementation Guide produced by the Training Package developer is available at the time of endorsement and complies with the Companion Volume Implementation Guide template
    • Standard 12: Training Package developers produce other quality assured companion volumes to meet the needs of their stakeholders as required
  1. Content is validated and amended as part of the validation stage in the implementation of the Standards.
  2. The CVIG is submitted for external QA with the Training Package changes, to ensure it is available at the time of endorsement.
  3. As the implementation of the Standards continues for the Training Package, the CVIG is reviewed by the ISS to ensure mapping tables are updated and any additional information is added as required. Proposed changes are subject to industry validation as part of the Endorsement process.
  4. Where changes are made to a Training Package and minor amendments are required for the CVIG, the ISS includes amendments as part of the validation phase and incorporates the reference in the version control modification history at the front of the CVIG.

ATTACHMENT E: COMPANION VOLUME IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE TEMPLATE

COMPANION VOLUME IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE FOR DEF DEFENCE TRAINING PACKAGE

Mandatory field

OVERVIEW

INFORMATION

Mandatory field

•       Version control and modification history.

•       List of AQF qualifications, Skill Sets and Units of Competency in the Training Package.

•       Unit mapping information, including equivalence table linking old to new Units of Competency.

•       Qualification mapping information, including equivalence table linking old to new qualification.

•       List of imported and prerequisite units in the Training Package.

•       Key work and training requirements in the industry.

•       Regulation and licensing implications for implementation.

IMPLEMENTATION

INFORMATION

Mandatory field

•       Information on the key features of the Training Package and the industry that will impact on the selection of training pathways.

•       Industry sectors and occupational outcomes of qualifications.

•       Explanation of any mandatory entry requirements for qualifications.

•       Pathways advice, particularly in line with requirements of the AQF Pathways Policy.

•       Access and equity considerations.

•       Foundation Skills.

•       Advice on any health and safety implications in the industry.

•       Resource and equipment lists relevant to the Training Package.

•       Legal considerations for learners in the workplace/on placements.

•       Other information relevant to implementation of the Training Package.

LINKS

Optional field

•       Resources supporting the companion volume implementation guide.

•       Other companion volumes as required including:

o    Learning strategies guidance, describing the diversity of learners and learning strategies.

o    Knowledge guidance, identifying contextual information such as knowledge requirements and resources.

o    Assessment strategies, providing guidance on implementation of assessment requirements.

•       Training Package developer’s quality assurance process for companion volumes.