Qualification details

Release 3. Updated superseded elective units.

Release 2. Updated superseded HLT specialist elective unit.

Release 1. This is the first release of this qualification in the DEF Defence Training Package.

This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies in field petroleum operations.

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

Nil

17 units of competency  are required for this qualification comprising:

• 6 core units  listed below, plus
• 11 elective units .

Choose a minimum of 10 elective units  from the list below, of which 4 must be taken from Group A, 4 must be taken from Group B and 2 must be taken from Group C.

Choose the remaining 1 elective unit  from the elective unit lists below or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

All elective units chosen from outside this qualification must support the learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.

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

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.

Core units  

DEFMIL006

Operate in a threat environment

DEFPET001

Conduct field refuelling operations from a bulk fuel installation

DEFPET002

Conduct field refuelling operations using drum stock

DEFPET003

Test fuel hoses

DEFPET004

Assist in the construction and maintenance of a non-permanent bulk fuel installation

DEFPET005

Assist in the construction and operation of a non-permanent inland pipeline system

Group A: Specialisation elective units (Petroleum) 

AVIW0020

Refuel aircraft

DEFCMD001

Marshal aircraft

DEFPET006

Assist in the operation of the tank fabric collapsible marine system

DEFPET007

Assist in the operation of the towed flexible barge system

SITTVAF010

Fill LPG gas cylinders

TLID3024

Use specialised liquid bulk transfer equipment (gravity/pressurised)

Group B: Specialisation elective units (Work Health and Safety) 

DEFEXO002

Respond to fire

DEFWHS010

Identify confined space

DEFWHS011

Enter confined space

DEFWHS012

Test confined space environment

HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

TLID0020

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

TLIF2012

Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives

Group C: Specialisation elective units (Transport) 

TLID0008

Shift loads using bridge or gantry crane

TLID0015

Load and unload goods/cargo

TLID0016

Operate a forklift

TLID0018

Prepare for transport of dangerous goods

This qualification replaces but is not equivalent to DEF32612 Certificate III in Field Petroleum Operations.