Qualification details

Release 

TP version 

Comments 

2

DEF12 V2

New qualification. Equivalent to DEF41812 Certificate IV in Military Engineering. Structure and packaging rules changed.

1

DEF12 V1

First release.

Employability Skill 

Employability Skills Statement 

Communication 

• communicate and apply interpersonal skills
• communicate and consult with battlespace operating system experts, commanders, other technical agencies and managers
• compile reports on equity and diversity issues
• complete documentation and write reports
• conduct debriefs
• conduct research and seek advice from relevant personnel to clarify unclear findings
• develop instructions from given orders
• develop techniques for giving and receiving feedback in a constructive manner
• ensure written communication is to the required level to complete workplace forms and reports
• identify and communicate equity and diversity strategies to team members
• provide feedback on equity and diversity strategies to managers
• receive, clarify, prepare and deliver orders as necessary
• report shortfalls that limit capability
• use verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including body language, language style and active listening

Teamwork 

• apply techniques to support others
• command, lead and manage engineering personnel
• direct and supervise subordinates
• foster and promote equity and diversity practices
• organise and direct support from outside agencies
• provide assistance to maximise individual contribution to the attainment of the team objectives
• supervise and monitor equity and diversity processes within the workplace
• supervise engineering operations
• work within a team environment
• understand team dynamics, aims and objectives
• understand the composition, roles and responsibilities of team members

Problem solving 

• analyse and solve problems
• deal with minor incidents
• determine and manage constraints and risks relevant to the task
• identify issues, analyse circumstances and undertake research
• navigate by day and night, vehicle and foot
• resolve grievances and complaints without bias
• take action to correct inappropriate behaviour

Initiative and enterprise 

• act independently
• be incisive in a fluid and demanding environment
• lead by example
• translate research and analysis into clear advice for stakeholders

Planning and organising 

• apply processes to resolve grievance and complaints
• assemble appropriate resources for the task
• conduct battle procedures
• confirm and maintain the competence of subordinates
• determine and manage the constraints and risks relevant to the task
• draw simple construction plans
• identify sources of information on equity and diversity in accordance with legislative requirements, and organisational policies and practices
• prepare and plan for engineering operations
• provide advice to stakeholders within resource constraints and operational requirements
• understand and apply throughout the operation, occupational health and safety requirements and recognised safety precautions, including those contained in Australian Defence Force procedures

Self-management 

• act independently
• be incisive in a fluid and demanding environment
• conduct post activity analysis and make subsequent recommendations
• ensure that the individual decision making process is conducted in accordance with standard procedures
• lead by example

Learning 

• develop an understanding of research and analysis techniques

Technology 

• operate global positioning system (GPS)
• operate weapons
• recondition, replace or return equipment, stores and ammunition where applicable
• undertake the construction process (including the design and use of field machines)
• use appropriate information technology and software
• use computers

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 

DEFCA209B

Select sites for deployment in a threat environment

DEFCA315B

Supervise engineering operations

DEFCM008B

Provide technical advice

Code 

Group A Elective Units (Specialisation) 

DEFCA015

Supervise combat arms operations

DEFCA309B

Perform military high-risk search

DEFCA312B

Construct equipment bridging

DEFCA316B

Supervise the construction of short term roads or tracks

DEFCA325

Prepare and operate a field water point

DEFCA326

Operate an inland modular raft or ferry

DEFCA327

Coordinate area and route search, and clearance of explosive ordnance

DEFCA422B

Conduct range practices

DEFCA423B

Manage range practices and qualifications

∟ DEFCA422B Conduct range practices

DEFCO208B

Operate in a field communications and information systems environment

DEFEO703C

Supervise military explosive ordnance task

PUAFIR306B

Render hazardous materials incidents safe

∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury

PSPBORD405A

Develop operational effectiveness of detector dog teams

PSPBORD406A

Conduct detector dog training

PSPGOV406B

Gather and analyse information

PSPPM401B

Design simple projects

PSPPM402B

Manage simple projects

PSPPM403B

Close simple projects

AHCSAW201A

Conduct erosion and sediment control activities

LGAWORK304A

Construct and maintain drainage systems

TLIB1001A

Check and assess operational capabilities of equipment

TLIB3015A

Undertake site inspection

Code 

Group B Elective Units (General) 

DEFCM118B

Act as a range safety officer on a permanent range

DEFCM119B

Conduct basic range practices on a permanent range

DEFCM130

Perform the duties of a defending officer at service tribunals

DEFCM131

Perform the duties of a prosecuting officer at service tribunals

DEFCM132

Conduct individual and collective ceremonial drill

DEFCM306A

Administer personnel

DEFRI001B

Treat risk in defence at an operational level

DEFRI002B

Conduct a risk assessment in a defence environment

PUATEA003B

Lead, manage and develop teams

PUACOM007B

Liaise with other organisations

PSPGOV403B

Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGOV406B

Gather and analyses information

PSPGOV512A

Use complex workplace communications strategies

BSBMGT401A

Show leadership in the workplace

HLTFA412A

Apply advanced first aid

∟ HLTFA311A Apply first aid