Qualification details

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 

• adjust own communication styles to reflect equity and diversity principles
• apply appropriate techniques when providing constructive feedback to other team members, and giving and receiving support to/from team members
• apply interpersonal and cross-cultural communication strategies
• communicate orally and in writing
• demonstrate an understanding of:
• standard procedures, job instructions, workplace forms and reports
• organisational policies and guidelines
• legislative and statutory requirements
• relevant OH&S regulations/requirements, precautions equipment, material and personal safety requirements
• verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including, language style, active listening
• non operational and operational communication processes
• ensure that information, knowledge and skills are communicated effectively and shared
• ensure workplace documentation and reports are to the standard required
• explain and have verified the equipment fitting
• identify, act on or report breaches in site safety, injuries or incidents
• identify, recognise and apply relevant action/criteria to hazardous materials labels and characteristics
• liaise with outside agencies relating to maintenance activities
• obtain relevant authorisation before specialised and hazardous work is carried out
• read, access, interpret and apply technical instructions and drawings
• read to a level required to interpret job instructions, workplace forms and reports
• use literacy skills for comprehending and interpreting documentation including maintenance and aviation industry documentation

Teamwork 

• assist in the completion of tasks
• make a positive contribution to the effectiveness and efficiency of a team
• present either an Anti-G suit, helmet suit, immersion suit, oxygen mast, parachute, survival inflatable life raft or escape slide, restraint belts/harnesses to a supervisor for inspection
• take part in group discussions and informal meetings
• work in an acceptable and non-discriminatory manner while establishing rapport and good working relationships with all colleagues
• work under supervision and as part of a team including recognising, valuing and adjusting own behaviour to individual differences in the workplace by treating others with respect and dignity

Problem solving 

• apply and assess compatibility
• calculate dimension, allowable dimension variations and modifications for Anti-G garments, helmets, survival inflatable buoyancy vests
• ensure net explosive quantities and compatibility are identified, calculated, assessed and applied throughout the operation
• ensure participant is measured to select appropriate size and optimal fit for either an Anti-G suit, oxygen mask, or helmet
• inspect, test and/or replace unserviceable parts of the Anti-G suit, helmet, oxygen mask, parachute, survival inflatable life raft, escape slide; survival inflatable buoyancy vest and/or ancillary equipment
• provide problem solving skills for a limited range of differing procedural circumstances
• recognise a range of faults and their serviceability limits and repair within limitations/tolerances
• undertake emergency procedures in relation to chemical spills and emergency evacuation of personnel in distress

Initiative and enterprise 

• use improvised techniques appropriately
• apply initiative to ensure that specialised equipment is serviceable and ready for use

Planning and organising 

• apply recognised safety precautions, prepare for inspection, and ensure the safe handling, storage and transportation of equipment
• demonstrate an understanding of occupational health and safety requirements (including those contained in organisation procedures)
• ensure explosive ordnance is acquired, identified and accounted for, and moved or pre-positioned in preparation for inspection
• ensure tools and equipment required for the inspection are identified, acquired and prepared
• plan/prepare for the brief/debrief and schedule brief/debrief

Self-management 

• comply with workplace equity and diversity practices
• conduct self in a manner that shows sensitivity to the differences between colleagues
• recognise and apply individual responsibility regarding hazards
• recognise the limit of own authority

Learning 

• participate in emergency response exercises

Technology 

• achieve a safe work environment when working with explosive ordnance and ensure hazardous materials are handled and moved safely
• demonstrate electrical principles and specific electronic/electrical components knowledge, depending on the specialised equipment
• demonstrate information technology skills to access and input to documentation
• maintain, repair and fit either an Anti-G suit, helmets capable of housing communications equipment, immersion suits, survival inflatable life rafts or escape slides, survival inflatable buoyancy vests, or restraint systems
• test and measure equipment, and tools used to maintain either Anti-G garments, helmets, oxygen masks, or communication system components
• test for serviceability either an Anti-G suit, helmet immersion suits, survival inflatable life rafts or escape slides, survival inflatable buoyancy vests, or restraint systems
• use communications systems
• use relevant power and machine tools
• use specialised military equipment
• use testing and measuring equipment

Code 

Core Units 

DEFEO101D

Work safely with explosive ordnance

DEFEQ001C

Work with equity and diversity

MEA101A

Interpret occupational health and safety practices in maintenance

OR

BSBCMN211A

Participate in workplace safety procedures

MEA103A

Plan and organise work activities

MEA105A

Apply quality standards applicable to maintenance processes

MEA107A

Interpret and use industry manuals and specifications

MEA108A

Complete industry documentation

MEA109A

Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals

MEM12.1B

Use comparison and basic measuring devices

TDAZ503A

Manage basic situation awareness in the aviation workplace

Code 

Specialisation Elective Units 

DEFEO501D

Conduct explosive ordnance inspection

DEFLS001B

Maintain and fit Anti-G suits

DEFLS002B

Maintain and fit helmets

DEFLS003B

Maintain and fit immersion suits

DEFLS004B

Maintain and fit oxygen masks

DEFLS005B

Maintain and pack parachutes

DEFLS006B

Maintain and pack survival inflatable life rafts or escape slides

DEFLS007B

Maintain, pack and fit survival inflatable buoyancy vests

DEFLS008B

Maintain, install and remove restraint systems

Code 

Fabrication Elective Units 

DEFLS009B

Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft related fabric components

AUR31268B

Select and apply trim/fabric materials

LMFSF2001A

Cut single layer fabrics

LMFSF2002A

Machine sew materials

LMFUP3012A

Apply marine sewing and installation techniques

LMTPRTF05CA

Operate and maintain sewing machine - 3

Code 

General Elective Units 

BSBSUS201A

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

LMTPRTF09BA

Use adhesives - 2

MEM11.11B

Undertake manual handling

PUACOM001B

Communicate in the workplace

DEFCM007B

Marshal aircraft (Defence)

PUAOPE004B

Conduct briefings/debriefings

PUATEA001B

Work in a team

PUAWER004B

Respond to workplace emergencies

TDTA1197B

Package goods

TDTA1397B

Receive goods