Qualification details

Release 

TP version 

Comments 

2

DEF12 V2

New qualification.

1

DEF12 V1

First release.

Employability Skill 

Employability Skills Statement 

Communication 

• communicate and apply interpersonal skills
• communicate and consult with battlespace operating system experts, commanders, other technical agencies and resource managers
• compile reports on equity and diversity issues
• complete documentation and reports
• conduct research and seek advice from relevant personnel to clarify unclear findings
• develop techniques for giving/receiving constructive feedback
• ensure written communication is to the required level to complete workplace forms and reports
• identify and apply relevant range regulations
• identify and communicate equity and diversity strategies to team members
• identify and confirm issues through consulting with relevant personnel (if necessary)
• maintain communication and conduct debriefs
• observe, receive and clarify circumstances requiring advice
• provide feedback on equity and diversity strategies to managers
• provide technical advice
• receive, clarify, adhere to, prepare and deliver orders/instructions
• report any shortfalls that limit capability to the chain of command
• report or fix any anomalies
• 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 infantry personnel
• effectively supervise safety
• foster and promote equity and diversity practices
• lead subordinates by example
• monitor subordinates’ health and well-being
• 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
• understand team dynamics, aims and objectives
• understand the composition, roles and responsibilities of team members

Problem solving 

• analyse and solve problems, and control risk
• deal with minor incidents
• identify issues, analyse circumstances and undertake research
• make planning decisions to solve operational problems
• navigate
• recognise and respond to all unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response
• refer or fix any anomalies
• 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
• display initiative
• lead by example
• translate research and analyses into clear advice to stakeholders

Planning and organising 

• action personnel and other administration requirements
• apply processes to resolve grievance and complaints
• assemble appropriate resources for the task
• conduct battle procedures in accordance with standard procedures
• confirm the ability of subordinates to complete the task
• determine and manage the constraints and risks relevant to the task
• ensure the safe and efficient planning and conducting of range practices
• identify and apply safety trace data
• identify and employ relevant control measures
• identify and manage risk
• identify sources of information on equity and diversity in accordance with legislative requirements, and organisational policies and practices
• make planning decisions to solve operational problems
• prepare and plan for infantry operations
• prepare for range practices
• prepare orders, conduct training and manage resources
• 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 

• conduct post activity analysis and make subsequent recommendations
• display leadership by commanding, leading and managing
• efficiently perform the duties of the OIC
• lead subordinates by example

Learning 

• develop an understanding of research and analysis techniques

Technology 

• operate relevant weapons and ammunition
• recondition, replace or return equipment and stores as applicable
• use simulation systems

14 units of competency are required for this qualification including:

• 3 core units
• 11 elective units

Choose a minimum of 8 elective units from the Group A or B lists below, of which 7 units must be from Group A.

Choose the remaining 3 elective units from either the Group A or B elective lists 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.

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

Code 

Core Units 

DEFCA015

Supervise combat arms operations

DEFCA422B

Conduct range practices

DEFCM008B

Provide technical advice

Code 

Group A Elective Units (Specialisation) 

DEFCA106

Supervise an armoured vehicle and crew

DEFCA202B

Conduct field survey to determine fixation and orientation

DEFCA205B

Observe targets and direct single asset firepower on a single target

DEFCA206B

Observe targets and coordinate multi asset firepower on multiple targets

∟DEFCA205B Observe targets and direct single asset firepower on a single target

DEFCA212

Observe targets and engage with joint asset firepower from any agency

∟DEFCA206B Observe targets and coordinate multi asset firepower on multiple targets

DEFCA209B

Select sites for deployment in a threat environment

DEFCA213

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

∟DEFCA204B Destroy hostile air targets using line of sight ground based air defence weapon systems

∟DEFCM104C Operate in a threat environment

DEFCA423B

Manage range practices and qualifications

∟DEFCA422B Conduct range practices

DEFCA424B

Observe and direct machine gun fire

DEFCA427B

Supervise sniper operations

∟DEFCA431 Undertake sniper tasks

DEFCM133

Supervise a section during defensive operations

DEFCM134

Supervise a section during offensive operations

DEFCM109B

Supervise a platoon level defensive operations

DEFCM110B

Supervise a platoon level offensive operations

DEFCM118B

Act as a range safety officer on a permanent range

DEFCM119B

Conduct basic range practices on a permanent range

DEFCM306A

Administer personnel

DEFCO108A

Support the operation of a communications and information system facility

DEFOH003B

Identify and monitor radiation hazards

DEFOH005B

Apply radio frequency radiation safety procedures

DEFOH009B

Work safely with lasers

DEFOH010B

Apply laser safety procedures

PUASES010A

Plan, activate and maintain a communications network

Code 

Group B Elective Units (General) 

DEFCM130

Perform the duties of a defending officer at service tribunals

DEFCM131

Perform the duties of a prosecuting officer at service tribunals

DEFCM132

Conduct individual and collective ceremonial drill

DEFRI001B

Treat risk in defence at an operational level

DEFRI002B

Conduct a risk assessment in a defence environment

BSBMGT401A

Show leadership in the workplace

HLTFA412A

Apply advanced first aid

∟HLTFA311A Apply first aid

PSPGOV403B

Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGOV406B

Gather and analyses information

PSPGOV512A

Use complex workplace communications strategies

PUACOM007B

Liaise with other organisations

PUATEA002B

Work autonomously

PUATEA003B

Lead, manage and develop teams