Qualification details

Release 5. Updated superseded elective units.

Release 4. This is the fourth release of this qualification. Minor editorial update to DEFMIL008 Display the attributes of Defence personnel.

Release 3. This is the third release of this qualification.

BSB and HLT elective imported units updated. Deleted DEFLAW001.

Release 2. This is the second release of this qualification.

• DEFLAW007 Conduct a quick assessment deleted and replaced with DEFLAW013 Conduct basic fact finding in the elective units
• Imported units updated:

• CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
• PSPGEN001 Work in a public sector environment
• PSPGEN007 Use technology in the workplace
• PSPGEN024 Use resources to achieve work unit goals
• PSPGEN027 Gather and analyse information.

Release 1. This qualification was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

This qualification supersedes and is not equivalent to DEF51512 Diploma of Military Leadership.

• DEF unit codes updated
• Imported units updated
• BSBWOR501B removed from core units
• DEFGEN004 and DEFGEN003 added to core units
• BSBCMN311B, BSBWOR502B, PSPGOV406B have moved from core to elective units
• DEFCM406C, DEFCM008B have moved from electives to core units
• DEFCA406B, DEFCA411B, DEFCA413B, DEFCA415B, DEFCA416C, DEFCM002C, DEFCM101C, DEFCM102C, DEFCM103C, DEFCM118B, DEFCM119B, DEFCM130, DEFCM131, DEFCM201B, DEFCO401C, DEFCM005B, DEFEQ002B, BSBSUS301A, HLTHIR403C, CHCCSL503B, CSCSAS402B, PUACOM001C, PUATEA003B, TAAASS401C, TAADEL403B, TAAENV401B, TAAENV402B, TAEASS402A, TAEDEL401A removed from elective units
• DEFLAW007, DEFGEN006, CPCCOHS1001A, BSBCMM201, DEFMIL030, DEFLAW001, BSBWRT401, BSBITU401, BSBRSK401, BSBRES401, BSBCRT401 added as elective units

This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies in leadership. This qualification was written for Defence officers, but may apply to any person required to provide leadership in difficult circumstances. The leadership context will vary depending on the occupational groups; these occupational outcomes are not reflected in the qualification.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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14 units of competency  are required for this qualification:

• 4 core units 
• 10 elective units 

Choose a minimum of 6 elective units  from the list below.

Choose the remaining 4 elective units  from the list below or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect the occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.

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

Core units  

DEFGEN003

Lead a team

DEFGEN004

Manage personal performance

DEFGEN012

Provide technical advice

DEFMIL008

Display the attributes of Defence personnel

Group A: General Elective units 

BSBCMM211

Apply communication skills

BSBCRT412

Articulate, present and debate ideas

BSBINS401

Analyse and present research information

BSBOPS403

Apply business risk management processes

BSBTEC401

Design and produce complex text documents

BSBTWK502

Manage team effectiveness

BSBWHS311

Assist with maintaining workplace safety

BSBWRT411

Write complex documents

CPCWHS1001

Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

DEFGEN006

Work with equity and diversity

DEFGEN007

Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment

DEFGEN008

Treat risk within Defence at an operational level

DEFGEN013

Provide Initial Response to Combat Casualty

DEFLAW013

Conduct basic fact finding

DEFMIL001

Use personal camouflage and concealment in a threat environment

DEFMIL006

Operate in a threat environment

DEFMIL007

Participate in ceremonial activities

DEFMIL029

Supervise combat operations

DEFMIL125

Operate a service rifle on operations

HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

PSPGEN105

Gather and analyse information

PSPGEN130

Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGEN144

Work in a public sector environment

PUAOPE013

Operate communications systems and equipment

SISOFLD007

Navigate in difficult tracked environments

This qualification supersedes but is not equivalent to DEF51512 Diploma of Military Leadership.