Qualification details

Release 1.  Core - Removal of PUACOM001C, PUACOM003B, PUACOM010B, PUACOM011B, PUACOM012B

Core – Inclusion of DEFGEN002, DEFGEN006, DEFGEN019, DEFDPA002, DEFDPA009

Group A – Removal of DEFEQ001C, DEFPR303B, BSBOHS201A, PSPGOV301B, PSPGOV303B, PUACOM002B

Group A – Inclusion of PSPGEN003, PUACOM001C, PUACOM003B, PUACOM005B, PUACOM006B, PUACOM007B, PUACOM011B, PUACOM012B

Group A – Update of BSBWOR301

Group B – Removal of DEFPA002, PUATEA001B, PUACOM005B, PUACOM006B, PUACOM007B

Group B – Inclusion of BSBWHS201, PSPGEN011

Not equivalent to DEF33012 Certificate III in Defence Public Affairs

This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies in Defence public affairs.

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

13 units of competency are required for this qualification comprising:

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

Choose 5 elective units from Group A elective units listed below.

Choose 2 elective units from either Group B general elective units 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  

DEFDPA001

Promote the organisation’s mission and values

DEFDPA002

Identify material suitable for media publication

DEFDPA009

Apply knowledge of public affairs in a service environment

DEFGEN001

Work in a team

DEFGEN006

Work with equity and diversity

DEFGEN019

Write material suitable for publication within Defence

Group A: Specialisation elective units 

BSBWOR301

Organise personal work priorities and development

PSPGEN003

Deliver a service to clients

PUACOM001C

Communicate in the workplace

PUACOM003B

Manage information

PUACOM005B

Foster a positive organisational image in the community

PUACOM006B

Plan and conduct a public awareness program

PUACOM007B

Liaise with other organisations

PUACOM011B

Develop community awareness networks

PUACOM012B

Liaise with media at a local level

Group B: General elective units 

BSBWHS201

Contribute to health and safety of self and others

PSPGEN011

Build and maintain internal networks

PUAMAN002B

Administer work group resources

PUAOPE015A

Conduct briefings and debriefings

This qualification replaces but is not equivalent to DEF33012 Certificate III in Defence Public Affairs.