Qualification details

Release 3.  Updated superseded general elective units.

Release 2.  Modifications have been made to:

• Unit AVID0001 deleted due to zero enrolment

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 air dispatch in Defence or a similar environment.

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

16 units of competency are required for this qualification comprising:

• 8 core units listed below, plus
• 8 elective units.

Choose a minimum of 6 elective units from the list below, of which 2 must be taken from Group A, 2 must be taken from Group B and 2 must be taken from Group C.

Choose the remaining 2 elective units 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  

DEFADI001

Hook up external lift loads

DEFADI002

Assist in establishing and clearing a cargo drop zone

DEFADI003

Rig and dispatch air-drop loads

DEFADI004

Work safely and efficiently in and around rotary wing aircraft

DEFADI005

Work safely and effectively in and around aircraft on the airside

DEFADI006

Prepare and rig platform air-drop loads

DEFADI007

Load and secure cargo during fixed wing air-land tasks

DEFMIL006

Operate in a threat environment

Group A: Specialisation elective units 

BSBWHS201

Contribute to health and safety of self and others

DEFEXO001

Work safely with explosive ordnance

HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

TLID1001

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

TLID2003

Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

Group B: Technical elective units 

TLIA3015

Complete receival/despatch documentation

TLID2004

Load and unload goods/cargo

TLID2047

Prepare cargo for transfer with slings

TLIE3002

Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions

Group C: General elective units 

BSBINS201

Process and maintain workplace information

DEFGEN001

Work in a team

DEFGEN006

Work with equity and diversity

TLIB0012

Maintain and use hand tools

TLIE2007

Use communications systems

TLIE3004

Prepare workplace documents

This qualification replaces but is not equivalent to DEF32412 Certificate III in Air Dispatch.