Qualification details

Release 

TP version 

Comments 

2

DEF12 V2

Structure and packaging rules changed. Equivalent to DEF32012 Certificate III in Military Engineering

1

DEF12 V1

First release.

Employability Skill 

Employability Skills Statement 

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

14 units of competency are required for this qualification including:

• 3 core units
• 11 elective units

Choose a minimum of 8 elective units from the Group A or B lists below, of which 5 units must be from Group A.

Choose the remaining 3 elective units from either the Group A or B elective lists below, or  elsewhere within this training package, or  another endorsed training package, or  accredited course.

Where a pre-requisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol ∟.

The pre-requisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification.

The elective units should be selected from the units that most closely align to an individual’s occupational outcomes.

Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification. 

Code 

Core Units 

DEFCA318

Shift loads manually utilising non-motorised equipment

DEFCA324

Assist in the construction and maintenance of field structures

RIIOHS201A

Work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures

Code 

Group A Elective Units (Specialisation) 

DEFCA004B

Conduct military searches

DEFCA014

Navigate in remote and unmodified landscapes

DEFCA016

Use individual protective equipment in a CBRN threat environment

DEFCA302B

Assist in the construction of minefields

DEFCA309B

Perform military high-risk search

DEFCA310B

Collect environmental information

DEFCA328

Operate an inland tug boat

DEFCA319

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

DEFCA320

Prepare, operate and maintain small watercraft

DEFCA321

Assist in the construction of wet gap crossings

DEFCA322

Assist in the construction of dry gap crossings

DEFCA323

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

DEFEO101D

Work safely with explosive ordnance

DEFEO201C

Respond to fire

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

DEFOH005B

Apply radio frequency radiation safety procedures

DEFOH007B

Apply ionising radiation safety procedures

PSPBORD303A

Deploy detector dog

PSPBORD304A

Maintain detector dog proficiency

PUAFIR207B

Operate breathing apparatus open circuit

∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury

PUAFIR308B

Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident

∟ PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit

TDMMH1207B

Plan and navigate a short voyage within inshore limits

TDMMC907C

Manoeuvre a domestic vessel within the limits of responsibility of a coxswain

Code 

Group B Elective Units (General) 

Combat Arms Units 

DEFCA001B

Observe and monitor hostile areas to detect targets

DEFCA002B

Operate remote sensors to detect targets

DEFCA003B

Operate a radar to locate targets

DEFCA011

Operate Defence communications equipment

DEFCA205B

Observe targets and direct single asset firepower on a single target

DEFCA206B

Observe targets and direct multi asset firepower on multiple targets

∟ DEFCA205B Observe targets and direct single asset firepower on a single target

DEFCA404B

Undertake reconnaissance tasks

DEFCA405B

Undertake surveillance patrol tasks

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

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

DEFCA419B

Operate a service rifle on operations

DEFCA420B

Operate a light support weapon on operations

DEFCA428

Undertake stability actions

DEFCA429

Undertake defensive actions

DEFCA430

Undertake offensive actions

DEFCM001B

Use personal camouflage and concealment in a threat environment

DEFCM002C

Operate night fighting equipment

DEFCM103C

Operate a service hand grenade

DEFCM104C

Operate in a threat environment

DEFCM201B

Apply non-lethal unarmed self-defence techniques

DEFCO108A

Support the operation of a communications and information system facility

DEFCO401C

Maintain security in a Defence communications and information systems environment

DEFOH009B

Work safely with lasers

DEFOH012B

Identify confined space

DEFOH013B

Enter confined space

DEFOH014B

Test confined space environment

HLTFA412A

Apply advanced first aid

∟ HLTFA311A Apply first aid

Construction 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)
∟ TLIF2010A Apply fatigue management strategies
∟ TLIF3013A Coordinate breakdowns and emergencies

DEFTP002B

Operate a vehicle at night

∟ DEFTP003B Operate a vehicle over difficult terrain
∟ TLIH3002A Plan and navigate routes

DEFTP003B

Operate a vehicle over difficult terrain

∟ TLIF3013A Coordinate breakdowns and emergencies

DEFTP004B

Operate a vehicle using night fighting equipment (NFE)

DEFTP005B

Operate a multi-axle trailer

∟ TLID2004A Load and unload goods/cargo

∟ TLIF3013A Coordinate breakdowns and emergencies

AHCARB205A

Operate and maintain chainsaws

AHCMOM203A

Operate basic machinery and equipment

CPCCCM1013A

Plan and organise work

CPCCCM1014A

Conduct workplace communication

CPCCCM1015A

Carry out measurements and calculations

CPCCCM2001A

Read and interpret plans and specifications

CPCCCM2004A

Handle construction materials and safely dispose of non-toxic materials

∟ CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

CPCCCM2005A

Use construction tools and equipment

∟ CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

CPCCCM2007A

Use explosive power tools

∟ CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

CPCCCM2008A

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

∟ CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

CPCCCM3001B

Operate elevated work platforms

∟ CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

∟ CPCCCM2010A Work safely at heights

CPCCDE2011A

Use demolition tools and equipment

∟ CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

CPCCSF2003A

Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment

∟ CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

FPICOT2239A

Trim and cut felled trees

FPIFGM2208A

Fall trees manually (basic)

FPIFGM3204A

Fall trees manually (intermediate)

RIISAM204B

Operate small plant and equipment

RIICCM206A

Support plant operations

RIIOHS205A

Control traffic with a stop-slow bat

TLIB2003A

Carry out vehicle servicing and maintenance

TLIB2004A

Carry out vehicle inspection

TLIC2002A

Drive light rigid vehicle

TLIC3003A

Drive medium rigid vehicle

TLIC3004A

Drive heavy rigid vehicle

TLID2003A

Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

TLID3015A

Identify and label explosives and dangerous goods

TLID2016A

Load and unload explosives and dangerous goods

TLIF2012A

Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives

TLIF2010A

Apply fatigue management strategies

TLIF3013A

Coordinate breakdowns and emergencies

Only one of the following two units may be used to obtain this qualification 

CPCCCM2009A

Carry out basic demolition

∟ CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

CPCCCA3001A

Carry out general demolition to minor building structures

∟ CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Only one of the following two units may be used to obtain this qualification 

RIICCM208A

Carryout basic levelling

CPCCCA3023A

Carryout levelling procedures

∟ CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Only one of the following two units may be used to obtain this qualification 

RIICCM211A

Erect and dismantle temporary fencing and gates

RIICCM301A

Construct and dismantle fences and gates

Only one of the following two units may be used to obtain this qualification 

RIICCM205A

Carry out manual excavation

RIICCM201A

Install trench support