Qualification details

Release 1.  This is the first release of this qualification in the DEF Defence Training Package.

This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies in psychological support.

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

14 units of competency are required for this qualification comprising:

• 4 core units listed below, plus
• 10 elective units.

Choose a minimum of 8 elective units from the list below, of which 4 units must be taken from Group A and 4 units must be taken from Group B.

Choose the remaining 2 elective units from the elective unit lists below, or elsewhere within this training package, or another endorsed training package, or accredited course.

All elective units chosen from outside this qualification must support 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  

BSBMED305

Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment

DEFPSY001

Assist in the conduct of a psycho-social selection activity

DEFPSY002

Conduct a mental health screening interview

DEFPSY003

Conduct a psychometric testing activity

Group A: Specialisation elective units 

BSBINM303

Handle receipt and despatch of information

CHCCCS019

Recognise and respond to crisis situations

PSPGSD002

Administer government service delivery requirements

HLTDEF001

Participate in a land based deployed health capability

Group B: General elective units 

BSBINM301

Organise workplace information

CHCCOM002

Use communication to build relationships

CHCLEG001

Work legally and ethically

CHCMHS001

Work with people with mental health issues

PSPGEN024

Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PUACOM001C

Communicate in the workplace

PUACOM007B

Liaise with other organisations

PUATEA002B

Work autonomously

PUATEA003B

Lead, manage and develop teams

TAEDEL301

Provide work skill instruction

TAEDEL401

Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning

TAEDEL402

Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

This qualification replaces but is not equivalent to DEF43012 Certificate IV in Psychological Support.