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 preventive health in a management role.

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 3 units must be taken from Group A, 3 units must be taken from Group B and 2 units must be taken from Group C.

Choose the remaining 2 elective units from the elective unit lists 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.

Where a prerequisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol ∟.

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

Elective units selected 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  

DEFPHL011

Perform environmental health planning

DEFPHL012

Manage environmental health operations

DEFPHL013

Manage a deployed capability

DEFPHL014

Investigate and control outbreak of disease

Group A: Specialisation elective units (Food Safety) 

FDFAU4001A

Assess compliance with food safety programs

FDFAU4002A

Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits

FDFAU4004A

Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards

FDFFS3001A

Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs

∟ FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures

FDFTEC4003A

Control food contamination and spoilage

∟ FDFFS3001A Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs

Group B: Specialisation elective units (Work Health and Safety) 

BSBWHS503

Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk

BSBWHS504

Manage WHS risks

BSBWHS505

Investigate WHS incidents

BSBWHS508

Manage WHS hazards associated with plant

Group C: General elective units 

BSBAUD501

Initiate a quality audit

BSBAUD503

Lead a quality audit

BSBAUD504

Report on a quality audit

CPPPMT3029

Plan and schedule pest management operations

This qualification replaces but is not equivalent to DEF51612 Diploma of Preventive Health.