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.

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 A –C spreadsheet .

ATTACHMENT B: SKILL SETS MAPPING

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

ATTACHMENT C: UNITS OF COMPETENCY MAPPING

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

Information Attachments A –C 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–

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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:

Defence Jobs – http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/
Defence APS Careers – http://www.defence.gov.au/APSCareers/.

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 A –C spreadsheet .

ATTACHMENT B: SKILL SETS MAPPING

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

ATTACHMENT C: UNITS OF COMPETENCY MAPPING

Mapping information for Units of Competency can be found in the DEF Defence CVIG Mapping Information Attachments A –C 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:

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

Content is validated and amended as part of the validation stage in the implementation of the Standards.
The CVIG is submitted for external QA with the Training Package changes, to ensure it is available at the time of endorsement.
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.
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.