Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Defence Public Affairs

Certificate III in Defence Public Affairs

Qualification
National Code:
DEF30417
State Code:
BDL9
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Transition (Deleted)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0805 - Sales And Marketing
Original TGA Release Date
17/08/2017
Approved Date
21/02/2018
Stream of Study
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
0
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/08/2017
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 17/08/2017 Current Approved
Description

This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies in Defence public affairs.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Thirteen (13) units of competency are required for this qualification comprising:
- six (6) core units listed below, plus
- seven (7) elective units.
- choose five (5) elective units from Group A elective units listed below.
- choose two (2) elective units from either Group B general elective units 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.
1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BBC25 DEFDPA009 Apply knowledge of public affairs in a service environment 0 Unit of competency
BBC11 DEFDPA002 Identify material suitable for media publication 0 Unit of competency
BBD09 DEFDPA001 Promote the organisation's mission and values 0 Unit of competency
AVR28 DEFGEN001 Work in a team 0 Unit of competency
AVR22 DEFGEN006 Work with equity and diversity 0 Unit of competency
AVR10 DEFGEN019 Write material suitable for publication within Defence 0 Unit of competency
2. Group A Specialisation Elective Units

Five (5) units must chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C6054 PUACOM001C Communicate in the workplace 30 Unit of competency
AWV99 PSPGEN003 Deliver a service to clients 30 Unit of competency
D2757 PUACOM011B Develop community awareness networks 30 Unit of competency
D2986 PUACOM005B Foster a positive organisational image in the community 30 Unit of competency
D5562 PUACOM012B Liaise with media at a local level 20 Unit of competency
D2756 PUACOM007B Liaise with other organisations 20 Unit of competency
C2985 PUACOM003B Manage information 20 Unit of competency
AUJ68 BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development 30 Unit of competency
D2987 PUACOM006B Plan and conduct a public awareness program 20 Unit of competency
3. Group B General Elective Units

Two (2) units must chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAC83 PUAMAN002B Administer work group resources 50 Unit of competency
AWV91 PSPGEN011 Build and maintain internal networks 20 Unit of competency
D5503 PUAOPE015A Conduct briefings and debriefings 20 Unit of competency
AUL95 BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others 15 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BCS0 DEF33012 Certificate III in Defence Public Affairs Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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