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 test and evaluation.

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

12 units of competency are required for this qualification comprising:

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

Choose a minimum of 2 elective units from the list below.

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

All elective units chosen from outside this qualification must support the 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  

DEFGEN008

Treat risk within Defence at an operational level

DEFGEN012

Provide technical advice

DEFTST001

Plan testing and evaluation processes

DEFTST002

Prepare testing and evaluation processes

DEFTST003

Conduct testing processes

DEFTST004

Evaluate testing

DEFTST005

Produce test and evaluation reports

DEFTST006

Analyse test data

General elective units 

BSBPMG409

Apply project scope management techniques

BSBPMG413

Apply project human resources management approaches

BSBPMG414

Apply project information management and communications techniques

BSBPMG417

Apply project life cycle management processes

BSBPMG522

Undertake project work

DEFGEN005

Develop relationships with other organisations

DEFGEN011

Interpret policy, legislation and regulations

PSPGEN024

Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGEN027

Gather and analyse information

This qualification replaces but is not equivalent to DEF42412 Certificate IV in Test and Evaluation.