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 own communication styles to reflect equity and diversity principles
• 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
• apply interpersonal communications
• apply non operational and operational communication processes
• ensure communication is achieved through non-verbal signals
• ensure written communication is to a level required to complete workplace forms and reports
• recognise and report breaches of organisational codes of ethics and/or practice and statements of values
• send and receive simple non-verbal signals
• share and communicate effectively between team members, information, knowledge and skills relevant to work
• use verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including language style, active listening
• work with others and make a positive contribution to the effectiveness and efficiency of a team

Teamwork 

• adhere to formations
• assist in the completion of tasks when requested by other teams members and is appropriate
• contribute to identifying team goals and objectives
• encourage and acknowledge participation by team members
• guide and facilitate teams
• maintain the security of the team
• operate as a team member during the conduct of security operations, defensive operations and offensive operations
• recognise and apply equity and diversity principles
• recognise, value and adjust own behaviour to individual differences in the workplace by treating others with respect and dignity
• understand principles of teamwork and team's aims and objectives
• work in an acceptable and non-discriminatory manner while establishing rapport and good working relationships with all colleagues

Problem solving 

• assess a fire situation and determine an appropriate course of action
• continually assess the environment to identify the threat or their sign
• extinguish fires
• identify weaknesses exploitation
• minimise personal signature
• select the type of camouflage required for a particular situation, and detect the capabilities of the threat

Initiative and enterprise 

• use improvised techniques appropriately such as minimising personal signature

Planning and organising 

• assess a tactical situation so that appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques can be applied
• assess factors influencing camouflage and concealment
• assess the environment so that appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques can be applied
• assess threat's detection capabilities
• 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
• select appropriate routes

Self-management 

• 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
• review, monitor and self-assess own performance
• work without supervision

Learning 

• access, interpret and rehearse fire emergency procedures

Technology 

• check, identify, select and use firefighting equipment
• 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 communications and signalling devices
• use emergency devices (e.g. parachute, life-raft)
• use field equipment

Code 

Core Units 

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 

Construction Field 

DEFCA301B

Shift loads manually utilising non-motorised equipment

BCC1013A

Monitor machine operations

BCC1014A

Control construction traffic

BCC2006A

Erect/dismantle fencing and gates

BCG1007A

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

BCG1009A

Carry out excavation and install support

BCG1010A

Carry out concreting to simple forms

BCG1017A

Prepare for construction process (demolition)

BCG2002A

Oxy/LPG acetylene cutting

BCG2003A

Carry out general demolition

BCG2007A

Operate elevating work platforms (EWP)

BCG2008A

Use explosive power tools (EPT)

FPICOT2239A

Trim and cut felled trees

FPIFGM2208A

Fall trees manually (basic)

FPIFGM3204A

Fall trees manually (intermediate)

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

DEFCA205B

Observe targets and direct single asset firepower on a single target

DEFCA206B

Observe targets and coordinate multi asset firepower on multiple targets

DEFCA302B

Assist in the construction of minefields

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

DEFCA307B

Assist in the preparation, construction and maintenance of roads and tracks

DEFCA308B

Assist in the construction and maintenance of field structures

DEFCA309B

Perform military high-risk search

DEFCA310B

Collect environmental information

DEFCA401B

Undertake security operations

DEFCA402B

Undertake defensive operations

DEFCA403B

Undertake offensive operations

DEFCA404B

Undertake reconnaissance tasks

DEFCA405B

Undertake surveillance patrol tasks

DEFCO401C

Maintain security in a Defence communications and information systems environment

PUAOPE003B

Navigate in urban and rural environments

Weapons Field 

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

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

DEFCM102C

Operate a light support weapon

Detector Dog Field 

PSPBORD303A

Deploy detector dog

PSPBORD304A

Maintain detector dog proficiency

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 

DEFOH005B

Apply radio frequency radiation safety procedures

DEFOH007B

Apply ionising radiation safety procedures

ADEFOH009B

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

Transport Field 

DEFCA311B

Operate an inland tug boat

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 

General Elective Units 

Group A 

BCG1000A

Carry out interactive workplace communication

BCG1002A

Plan and organise work

BCG1003A

Read and interpret plans

BCG1004A

Carry out measurements and calculations

BCG1005A

Use hand and power tools

BCG1006A

Use small plant and equipment

BCG1008A

Use simple levelling devices

BCG1011A

Handle construction materials and safely dispose of waste

BSBCMN107A

Operate a personal computer

BSBCMN108A

Develop keyboard skills

BSBSUS201A

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Group B 

DEFEO201C

Respond to fire

PUATEA001B

Work in a team

PUATEA005A

Manage own professional performance

BSBCMN203A

Communicate in the workplace

BSBCMN206A

Process and maintain workplace information

HLTFA2A

Apply advanced first aid

PSPGOV204B

Access and use resources

PSPGOV207A

Use technology in the workplace

RTC1301A

Operate basic machinery and equipment

RTC2304A

Operate and maintain chainsaws