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 

• communicate and apply interpersonal skills
• communicate and consult with battlespace operating system experts, commanders, other technical agencies and managers
• compile reports on equity and diversity issues
• complete documentation and write reports
• conduct debriefs
• conduct research and seek advice from relevant personnel to clarify unclear findings
• develop instructions from given orders
• develop techniques for giving and receiving feedback in a constructive manner
• ensure written communication is to the required level to complete workplace forms and reports
• identify and communicate equity and diversity strategies to team members
• provide feedback on equity and diversity strategies to managers
• receive, clarify, prepare and deliver orders as necessary
• report shortfalls that limit capability
• use verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including body language, language style and active listening

Teamwork 

• apply techniques to support others
• command, lead and manage engineering personnel
• direct and supervise subordinates
• foster and promote equity and diversity practices
• organise and direct support from outside agencies
• provide assistance to maximise individual contribution to the attainment of the team objectives
• supervise and monitor equity and diversity processes within the workplace
• supervise engineering operations
• work within a team environment
• understand team dynamics, aims and objectives
• understand the composition, roles and responsibilities of team members

Problem solving 

• analyse and solve problems
• deal with minor incidents
• determine and manage constraints and risks relevant to the task
• identify issues, analyse circumstances and undertake research
• navigate by day and night, vehicle and foot
• resolve grievances and complaints without bias
• take action to correct inappropriate behaviour

Initiative and enterprise 

• act independently
• be incisive in a fluid and demanding environment
• lead by example
• translate research and analysis into clear advice for stakeholders

Planning and organising 

• apply processes to resolve grievance and complaints
• assemble appropriate resources for the task
• conduct battle procedures
• confirm and maintain the competence of subordinates
• determine and manage the constraints and risks relevant to the task
• draw simple construction plans
• identify sources of information on equity and diversity in accordance with legislative requirements, and organisational policies and practices
• prepare and plan for engineering operations
• provide advice to stakeholders within resource constraints and operational requirements
• understand and apply throughout the operation, occupational health and safety requirements and recognised safety precautions, including those contained in Australian Defence Force procedures

Self-management 

• act independently
• be incisive in a fluid and demanding environment
• conduct post activity analysis and make subsequent recommendations
• ensure that the individual decision making process is conducted in accordance with standard procedures
• lead by example

Learning 

• develop an understanding of research and analysis techniques

Technology 

• operate global positioning system (GPS)
• operate weapons
• recondition, replace or return equipment, stores and ammunition where applicable
• undertake the construction process (including the design and use of field machines)
• use appropriate information technology and software
• use computers

Code 

Core Units 

DEFCA315B

Supervise engineering operations

DEFCM008B

Provide technical advice

DEFEQ002B

Supervise equity and diversity in the workplace

BSBCMN411A

Monitor a safe workplace

Code 

Specialisation Elective Units 

LGAWORK301A

Evaluate works maintenance needs and priorities

LGAWORK304A

Construct and maintain drainage systems

PSPGOV406B

Gather and analyse information

PSPPM401B

Design simple projects

PSPPM402B

Manage simple projects

PSPPM403B

Close simple projects

DEFCA206B

Observe targets and coordinate multi asset firepower on multiple targets

DEFCA207B

Observe targets and engage with joint asset firepower from any agency

DEFCA421B

Supervise infantry operations

DEFCA422B

Conduct range practices

DEFCA423B

Manage range practices and qualifications

DEFCA424B

Observe and direct machine gun fire

DEFCA426B

Supervise the operation of direct fire support weapons

DEFCM107B

Supervise a section during defensive operations

DEFCM108B

Supervise a section during offensive operations

DEFCM109B

Supervise platoon level defensive operations

DEFCM110B

Supervise platoon level offensive operations

DEFOH003B

Identify and monitor radiation hazards

DEFOH005B

Apply radio frequency radiation safety procedures

DEFOH010B

Apply laser safety procedures

DEFOH015B

Control entry to confined spaces

DEFRI001B

Treat risk in defence at an operational level

DEFRI002B

Conduct a risk assessment in a defence environment

PUATEA003B

Lead, manage and develop teams

RTD2202A

Conduct erosion and sediment control activities

TDTB197B

Check and assess operational capabilities of equipment

TDTB1598B

Undertake site inspection

Code 

Engineering Elective Units 

PSPBORD405B

Develop operational effectiveness of detector dog teams

DEFCA209B

Select sites for deployment in a threat environment

DEFCA309B

Perform military high-risk search

DEFCA312B

Construct equipment bridging

DEFCA313B

Prepare and operate a field water-point

DEFCA314B

Operate an inland modular raft/ferry

DEFCA316B

Supervise the construction of short-term roads or tracks

DEFCA317B

Coordinate area and route search, and clearance of explosive ordnance

DEFCO108A

Support the operation of a communications and information system facility

DEFEO703B

Supervise military explosive ordnance task

PUAFIR306B

Render hazardous materials incidents safe

Code 

General Elective Units 

BSBCMN404A

Develop teams and individuals

BSBFLM305A

Support operational plan

BSBMGT401A

Show leadership in the workplace

BSBSUS301A

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

PMASUP220A

Monitor and control environmental hazards

PSPGOV307B

Organise workplace information

PSPGOV403B

Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGOV404B

Develop and implement work unit plans

PSPPROC406A

Procure goods and services

PUACOM007B

Liaise with other organisations

DEFCM004B

Instruct a workplace physical training session in Defence

DEFCM113C

Perform the duties of a defending officer

DEFCM114C

Perform the duties of a prosecuting officer

DEFCM116C

Provide advice on service discipline law

DEFCM118B

Act as a range safety officer on a permanent range

DEFCM119B

Conduct basic range practices on a permanent range

DEFCM120C

Conduct individual and collective ceremonial drill

PUATEA002B

Work autonomously

TAAASS301B

Contribute to assessment

TAADEL301C

Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills

TDTU101A

Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures