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Employability Skill 

Employability Skills Statement 

Defence qualifications have core units (which must be achieved) and elective units (where there is a choice of units which must be achieved) so different Employability Skills Summaries are possible within the one qualification, depending on the package of core units and chosen elective units.

Communication 

• complete records of communication with other vessels and coast stations
• follow instructions
• read and correctly interpret charts required for watchkeeping and navigational duties

Teamwork 

• assist team members to ensure efficient and safe completion of tasks
• contribute to identifying team goals and objectives
• work as a member of a tactical team under supervision

Problem solving 

• engage with individuals and teams to identify and implement improvements in the management of occupational health and safety feedback
• promptly deal with issues raised through consultation
• provide advice on hazards in work area

Initiative and enterprise 

• assess resources required to apply risk control measures
• give feedback/assistance to other team members in an appropriate manner
• make a positive contribution to the effectiveness and efficiency of a team

Planning and organising 

• implement and monitor organisational consultative procedures to facilitate participation of work group in management of work area hazards
• receive, interpret and carry out orders and instructions
• support the implementation of procedures to control risks using the hierarchy of controls

Self-management 

• complete activities to required standard within timeframe
• comply with the laws of armed conflict
• work in extreme operational environments under physical and mental stress

Learning 

• learn about incident drills
• learn about the Laws of armed conflict

Technology 

• operate and shut down equipment
• select and use internal and external communication equipment as per role and responsibility
• use field equipment

16 units of competency are required for this qualification including:

• 4 core units
• 12 elective units

Choose a minimum of 10 elective units from the Group A (Combat), Group B (Seamanship), and Group C (General) elective lists below, of which 4 must be taken from Group A and 4 must be taken from Group B.

Choose the remaining 2 elective units from either the elective list below, or  elsewhere within this training package, or  another endorsed training package, or  accredited course.

Where a pre-requisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol ∟.

The pre-requisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification.

The elective units should be selected from the units that most closely align to an individual’s occupational outcomes. Electives selected must not duplicate outcomes of other units.

Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification. 

Code 

Core Units 

DEFCM104C

Operate in a threat environment

PUATEA001B

Work in a team

BSBCMN311B

Maintain workplace safety

TDMME207B

Communicate using standard marine vocabulary

Code 

Elective Units 

Group A  (combat )

DEFBM002C

Assist in boarding operations

DEFBM003C

Control persons using non-firearms options

DEFBM004C

Defend persons using firearms

DEFBM005C

Maintain weapons and associated equipment

DEFBM006C

Track and engage targets

DEFCA001B

Observe and monitor hostile areas to detect targets

DEFCA004B

Conduct military searches

∟ BSBCMN311B Maintain workplace safety

∟ DEFCA011 Operate Defence communications equipment

DEFCA011

Operate communications equipment

DEFCA309B

Perform military high-risk search

DEFCA406B

Operate a service pistol

DEFCA409B

Operate a shotgun

DEFCA411B

Operate a grenade launcher

DEFCA413B

Operate a direct fire support weapon

DEFCA414B

Operate direct fire support weapon systems on operations

DEFCA419B

Operate a service rifle on operations

DEFCA420B

Operate a light support weapon on operations

DEFCA428

Undertake stability actions

DEFCM002C

Operate night fighting equipment

DEFCM101C

Operate a service rifle

DEFCM102C

Operate a light support weapon

DEFBM008A

Operate a chaff firing system

DEFBM009A

Operate a visual target designator system

Group B  (seamanship )

DEFBM001C

Assist in seamanship operations

DEFBM007A

Assist in ship navigation

DEFCA318

Shift loads manually utilising non-motorised equipment

∟ BSBCMN311B Maintain workplace safety

∟ CPCCCM1004A Conduct workplace communication

∟ CPCCCM2004A Handle construction materials

∟ CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

TDMMC1007C

Steer a vessel under the direction of the master or officer in charge of the watch

TDMMR3307B

Perform rigging and lifting operations on board a vessel

TDMMR3407B

Operate deck machinery

TDMMR4307B

Assist in mooring and anchor handling activities

Group C elective units  (general )

BSBINM201A

Process and maintain workplace information

BSBSUS201A

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

HLTFA311A

Apply first aid

MEM08011B

Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means

∟ MEM13003B Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials

∟ MEM18001C Use hand tools

∟ MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations

MEM08012B

Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic)

∟ MEM08016B Control blast coating by-products, materials and emissions

∟ MEM13003B Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials

MEM08014B

Apply protective coatings (basic)

∟ MEM13003B Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials

MEM08016B

Control blast coating by-products, materials and emissions

∟ MEM13003B Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials

MEM11001C

Erect and dismantle scaffolding and equipment

∟ MEM18001C Use hand tools

MEM13003B

Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials

MEM18001C

Use hand tools

MEM18002B

Use power tools/hand held operations

DEFCM105C

Participate in ceremonial activities

DEFCO405C

Conduct operator level maintenance in a Defence environment

DEFEO101D

Work safely with explosive ordnance

DEFEO202D

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

TDMMF1107B

Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment

TDMMF3507B

Contribute to maintaining a safe watch

TDMMF5407A

Observe safety and emergency procedures on a coastal vessel

TDMMF5607A

Observe personal safety and social responsibilities

TDMMF6207A

Prevent, control and fight fires on board an ocean-going vessel

TDMMR1907B

Safely handle and stow explosive and flammable materials