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 

• acknowledge contributions of personnel in a positive way
• advise and involve the community in public safety activities
• answer general enquiries, give presentations and participate in conferences, community forums and public speaking
• communicate effectively with personnel to encourage contributions to the briefing/debriefing in a constructive and positive way
• communicate information verbally and non-verbally
• ensure an appropriate style is determined and maintained throughout, is correctly structured and quotes correctly attributed
• ensure the preparation and presentation of information is accurate and in accordance with policies, procedures and guidelines
• identify a potential story and obtain clearance from supervisor
• identify key story points and reader specific angles
• interpret comments, listen to questions and analyse information
• maintain and engage regularly, a network of contacts
• produce stories that are fit for publication within a Defence publication - stories must be accurate, with minimal possibility of misinterpretation and conform to government and Defence policies
• provide advice on prevention and mitigation techniques in a way that acknowledges community concerns
• provide information to other organisations in a clear, concise and comprehensive manner
• summarise and record brief/debrief findings
• understand legislative responsibilities (such as privacy, freedom of information) relevant to provision of information
• understand security considerations
• undertake effective two-way communication with the community

Teamwork 

• develop networks and relationships, and liaise effectively
• establish formal and informal networks
• manage group processes
• participate in regular meetings and forums
• seek, encourage and value contributions from personnel during the brief/debrief
• submit stories for proofreading and clearance by the senior reporter
• work within a team environment

Problem solving 

• apply communications ethics that are relevant to the audience and organisation
• demonstrate an awareness of current affairs and Defence issues
• interpret complex information in documents and interviews and make it readable and understandable to a wide variety of readers
• keep up-to-date material about Defence issues and current affairs through using a wide variety of sources

Initiative and enterprise 

• identify a story through personal initiative or following direction from the editor or sub editor

Planning and organising 

• identify and factor into planning, public affairs objectives and constraints
• identify information that is newsworthy and suitable for Defence publications, through personal initiative or following direction from the editor or sub editor
• maintain a library of professional publications
• plan, prepare and schedule briefing/debriefing
• recognise and meet deadlines
• select appropriate location for briefing/debriefing

Self-management 

• judge newsworthiness with limited supervision
• recognise and adhere to deadlines when writing reports/stories
• review own performance, and set clear goals and objectives

Learning 

• develop an awareness of current affairs and Defence issues
• participate in media training, presentation skill exercises and public relations activities

Technology 

• prepare facilities, locations and/or equipment prior to any demonstration or tour by meeting organisation standards and occupational health and safety guidelines
• use media equipment and communications systems such as overhead projectors, electronic whiteboard, electronic presentation equipment, organisation technical equipment, practical demonstration equipment

Code 

Core Units 

PUACOM005B

Foster a positive organisational image in the community

PUACOM006B

Plan and conduct a public awareness program

PUACOM007B

Liaise with other organisations

DEFPR301B

Identify material suitable for publication within Defence

DEFPR303B

Write material suitable for publication within Defence

PUAOPE004B

Conduct briefings/debriefings

BSBCMN311A

Maintain workplace safety

BSBMKG401A

Profile the market

BSBMKG407A

Make a presentation

Code 

Elective Units 

BSBCMN304A

Contribute to personal skill development and learning

BSBSUS301A

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

CUSADM03A

Manage a project

DEFPR304B

Edit provided copy

PUATEA002B

Work autonomously

PUATEA003B

Lead, manage and develop teams

THTFME02B

Provide on-site event management services