Qualification details

Employability Skill 

Employability Skills Statement 

Public Safety 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 

• adjust own communication styles to reflect equity and diversity principles
• apply cultural sensitivity
• apply appropriate techniques when providing constructive feedback to other team members, and giving and receiving support to/from team members
• apply interpersonal and cross-cultural communication strategies
• complete documentation
• conduct post operation administration
• ensure that information, knowledge and skills are communicated effectively and shared
• identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or reported to supervisor
• maintain communication between individuals and groups
• maintain effective body language, communication styles and have due consideration for the individual's gender, race culture and religion
• receive and clarify security operations orders (where required), defensive operation orders, offensive operations orders, confirmatory orders
• receive, interpret and carry out orders and instructions
• use field signals to communicate with other team members
• understand tactical terminology and orders

Teamwork 

• adhere to formations
• apply equity and diversity principles
• maintain the security of the team
• operate as a team member during the conduct of security operations, defensive operations and offensive operations
• participate in patrols
• recognise, value and adjust own behaviour to individual differences in the workplace by treating others with respect and dignity
• work in an acceptable and non-discriminatory manner while establishing rapport and good working relationships with all colleagues
• work under supervision as part of a team

Problem solving 

• apply mine and booby trap incident drills
• apply obstacle crossing drills
• deal with enemy offensive measures and tactics
• identify and engage targets
• identify and rectify defects within the limits of authority
• judge distances
• respond to an enemy threat or enemy actions
• undertake basic contact drill
• undertake counter ambush drill
• undertake immediate ambush drill
• use natural and artificial cover to provide a measure of protection on the battlefield
• use detection avoidance techniques
• use range cards to document distances to discernible features

Initiative and enterprise 

• use improvised techniques appropriately such as minimising personal signature

Planning and organising 

• assist in the employment of early warning and area protection devices
• conduct battle procedures, defensive routines, weapon drills and drills and routines
• 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
• prepare for security operations, defensive operations, offensive operations

Self-management 

• apply individual camouflage and concealment measures to minimise detection
• apply individual movement techniques
• comply with workplace equity and diversity practices
• conduct self in a manner that shows sensitivity to the differences between colleagues
• maintain individual health and hygiene in the field
• perform the duties and responsibilities of an individual member of a tactical team
• recognise limit of own authority

Learning 

• develop an understanding of weapon drills, drills and routines, counter ambush drill, immediate ambush drill, mine and booby trap incident drills, obstacle crossing drills

Technology 

• clean weapons
• employ the weapons and weapon sighting systems and associated equipment
• handle weapons safely in an operational environment
• identify, select and safely handle ammunition
• safely handle and carry a service rifle
• test or check equipment
• use field equipment

Code 

Core Units 

DEFCA401B

Undertake security operations

DEFCA402B

Undertake defensive operations

DEFCA403B

Undertake offensive operations

DEFCA419B

Operate a service rifle on operations

DEFCM104C

Operate 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

DEFCA404B

Undertake reconnaissance tasks

DEFCA405B

Undertake surveillance patrol tasks

DEFCA418B

Undertake sniper tasks

DEFCM001B

Use personal camouflage and concealment in a threat environment

DEFCO401C

Maintain security in a Defence communications and information systems environment

PUAOPE003B

Navigate in urban and rural environments

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 

DEFCA303B

Assist in the preparation, construction, operation and maintenance of a field water-point

DEFCA305B

Assist in the construction of wet gap crossings

DEFCA306B

Assist in the construction of dry gap crossings

DEFCA308B

Assist in the construction and maintenance of field structures

DEFCA309B

Perform military high-risk search

PUAEME001B

Provide emergency care

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

PUAFIR207B

Operate breathing apparatus open circuit

PUAFIR308B

Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident

Transport Field 

DEFCA304B

Prepare, operate and maintain small watercraft

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

TDMMC901B

Manoeuvre a domestic vessel of less than 12 metres in length operating within inshore limits

TDMMH1202A

Plan and navigate a short voyage within inshore limits

TDTC2501A

Operate four wheel drive vehicle

TDTC297B

Drive light rigid vehicle

TDTC397B

Drive medium rigid vehicle

TDTC497C

Drive heavy rigid vehicle

TDTD397C

Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

Code 

Weapons Elective Units 

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

DEFCA420B

Operate a light support weapon on operations

DEFCM101C

Operate a service rifle

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

PUATEA001A

Work in a team

PUATEA005A

Manage own professional performance

RTC1301A

Operate basic machinery and equipment

RTC2304A

Operate and maintain chainsaws