Qualification details

Employability Skill 

Employability Skills Statement 

Defence qualifications have core units (which must be achieved) and elective units (where there is a choice of units which must be achieved) so different Employability Skills Summaries are possible within the one qualification, depending on the package of core units and chosen elective units.

Communication 

• access, interpret and rehearse fire emergency procedures
• access, read and interpret local emergency procedures
• adjust communication styles to reflect equity and diversity principles
• apply appropriate techniques when providing constructive feedback to other team members and to give and receive support to/from team members
• apply interpersonal and cross-cultural communication strategies
• ensure that information, knowledge and skills are communicated effectively and shared
• follow organisational policies and guidelines
• follow legislative and statutory requirements
• follow standard procedures, safety procedures and instructions
• identify, confirm and report the nature and scope of the fire
• identify emergency alarms and match with response requirement
• identify, report and/or rectify armoured fighting vehicle faults
• recognise and report breaches of organisational codes of ethics and/or practice and statements of values
• send and receive simple non-verbal signals
• seek support where required to enable identification and implementation of positive alternatives to personal problems
• share and effectively communicate between team members, information, knowledge and skills relevant to work
• work with others and make a positive contribution to the effectiveness and efficiency of a team

Teamwork 

• assist in the completion of tasks when requested by other team members and is appropriate
• conduct inspections and checks to maintain armoured fighting vehicle performance
• conduct operator maintenance
• contribute to identifying team goals and objectives
• encourage and acknowledge participation by team members
• guide and facilitate teams
• identify, acquire and engage targets
• recognise, value and adjust own behaviour to individual differences in the workplace by treating others with respect and dignity and to recognise and apply equity and diversity principles
• test, adjust or replace armoured fighting vehicle sub-systems and ancillary equipment
• understand principles of teamwork and team's aims and objectives
• work as part of an armoured fighting vehicle crew
• work in an acceptable and non-discriminatory manner while establishing rapport and good working relationships with all colleagues

Problem solving 

• continually assess the environment to identify the threat or their sign
• identify, report and or rectify faults on armoured fighting vehicles
• identify weaknesses for exploitation
• minimise personal signature
• select the type of camouflage required for a particular situation

Initiative and enterprise 

• use improvised techniques appropriately such as minimising personal signature

Planning and organising 

• apply navigational techniques
• assess factors influencing camouflage and concealment
• assess the environment so that appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques can be applied
• assess the tactical situation so that appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques can be applied
• assess threat's detection capabilities
• conduct weapon drills
• demonstrate understanding of, and apply throughout operation, occupational health and safety requirements and recognised safety precautions including those contained in the Australian Defence Force procedures
• operate vehicle communications systems
• prepare armoured fighting vehicle for operations/battle
• prepare weapon systems for operations
• select appropriate routes

Self-management 

• commit to the jurisdiction's laws and the organisation's policy procedures
• comply with workplace equity and diversity practices
• conduct self in a manner that shows sensitivity to the differences between colleagues
• identify, plan and implement personal development strategies
• model and maintain high standards of personal performance, ethics and integrity
• monitor and manage personal physical and emotional health
• recognise the limit of own authority
• review, monitor and self-assess own performance
• seek formal and informal performance feedback regularly
• work without supervision

Learning 

• access, interpret and rehearse fire emergency procedures
• conduct weapon drills

Technology 

• apply driving techniques to negotiate complex terrain
• apply tactical operating techniques
• check, identify, select and use firefighting equipment
• check the armoured fighting vehicle for operation
• conduct operations using armoured fighting vehicle direct fire weapon systems
• identify in-service ammunition
• maintain weapon systems
• manoeuvre armoured fighting vehicle to allow the direct fire weapon systems to be employed
• operate/drive an armoured fighting vehicle
• operate equipment to support weapon functions
• use communications and signalling devices
• use emergency devices (e.g. parachute, life-raft) and weapons

Code 

Core Units 

DEFCA101B

Operate and maintain an armoured fighting vehicle

DEFCA102B

Operate and maintain armoured fighting vehicle weapon systems

DEFCM001B

Use personal camouflage and concealment in a threat environment

DEFEQ001C

Work with equity and diversity

BSBCMN211A

Participate in workplace safety procedures

Code 

Specialisation Elective Units 

Combat Field 

DEFCA001B

Observe and monitor hostile areas to detect targets

DEFCA002B

Operate remote sensors to detect targets

DEFCA003B

Operate a radar to locate targets

DEFCA004B

Conduct military searches

DEFCA005B

Operate communications equipment

DEFCA006B

Perform an individual free fall parachute descent

DEFCA007B

Perform an individual free fall parachute descent carrying combat equipment

DEFCA008B

Perform an individual static line parachute descent

DEFCA009B

Perform an individual static line parachute descent carrying combat equipment

DEFCA010B

Perform a team free fall parachute descent carrying combat equipment

DEFCA401B

Undertake security operations

DEFCA402B

Undertake defensive operations

DEFCA403B

Undertake offensive operations

DEFCA404B

Undertake reconnaissance tasks

DEFCA405B

Undertake surveillance patrol tasks

DEFCO401B

Maintain security in a Defence communications and information systems environment

PUAOPE003B

Navigate in urban and rural environments

Weapons Field 

DEFCA406B

Operate a service pistol

DEFCA407B

Operate a sustained fire machine gun

DEFCA408B

Operate sustained fire machine guns on operations

DEFCA409B

Operate a shotgun

DEFCA410B

Throw grenades on operations

DEFCA411B

Operate a grenade launcher

DEFCA412B

Operate a mortar

DEFCA413B

Operate a direct fire support weapon

DEFCA414B

Operate direct fire support weapon systems on operations

DEFCA415B

Operate anti-personnel weapon

DEFCA416C

Employ hand operated pyrotechnics

DEFCA417B

Destroy targets using a direct fire guided weapon system

DEFCA419B

Operate a service rifle on operations

DEFCA420B

Operate a light support weapon on operations

DEFCM101C

Operate a service rifle

Explosive Ordnance Field 

DEFEO101D

Work safely with explosive ordnance

DEFEO706D

Participate in the conduct of explosive ordnance disposal operations

DEFEO711C

Conduct military demolition operations

DEFEO712C

Lay and clear booby traps

DEFEO713C

Lay and clear mines

Safety and Emergency Field 

DEFCA302B

Assist in the construction of minefields

DEFCA304B

Prepare, operate and maintain small watercraft

DEFCA305B

Assist in the construction of wet gap crossings

DEFCA306B

Assist in the construction of dry gap crossings

DEFOH005B

Apply radio frequency radiation safety procedures

DEFOH007B

Apply ionising radiation safety procedures

DEFOH009B

Work safely with lasers

DEFOH012B

Identify confined space

DEFOH013B

Enter confined space

DEFOH014B

Test confined space environment

PUAEME001B

Provide emergency care

PUAFIR207B

Operate breathing apparatus open circuit

PUAFIR308B

Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident

Code 

Transport Elective Units 

DEFTP001B

Operate a vehicle in an environment of threat

DEFTP002B

Operate a vehicle at night

DEFTP003B

Operate a vehicle over difficult terrain

DEFTP004B

Operate a vehicle using night fighting equipment (NFE)

DEFTP005B

Operate a multi-axle trailer

BCCPO3002B

Conduct dozer operations

SRODRV001B

Drive and recover a 4WD vehicle

SRODRV002B

Drive a 4WD vehicle in difficult terrain using advanced technique

SRODRV003B

Coordinate recovery of a 4WD vehicle using advanced techniques

TDTB397B

Carry out vehicle servicing and maintenance

TDTB497B

Carry out vehicle inspection

TDTC2501A

Operate four wheel drive vehicle

TDTC297B

Drive light rigid vehicle

TDTC397B

Drive medium rigid vehicle

TDTC497C

Drive heavy rigid vehicle

TDTC697B

Drive multi-combination vehicle

TDTD1597B

Identify and label explosives and dangerous goods

TDTD1697B

Load and unload explosives and dangerous goods

TDTF1097B

Apply fatigue management strategies

TDTF1297B

Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives

TDTF1397B

Coordinate breakdowns and emergencies

TDTH297C

Plan and navigate routes

Code 

General Elective Units 

BCG1006A

Use small plant and equipment

BSBCMN203A

Communicate in the workplace

BSBCMN206A

Process and maintain workplace information

BSBSUS201A

: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

HLTFA2A

Apply advanced first aid

PSPGOV204B

Access and use resources

PSPGOV207A

Use technology in the workplace

DEFEO201C

Respond to fire

PUATEA001B

Work in a team

PUATEA005A

Manage own professional performance

RTC1301A

Operate basic machinery and equipment

RTC2304A

Operate and maintain chainsaws