Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Defence Reporting
Certificate IV in Defence Reporting
DEF40417
BDL7
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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 for Defence personnel engaged in reporting.
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:- nine (9) core units listed below, plus
- four (4) elective units.
- choose a minimum of two (2) elective units from the general elective units list below.
- choose the remaining two (2) elective units from either the elective unit list below, or elsewhere within this training package, or another endorsed training package, or 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 nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVR11 | DEFGEN018 | Conduct an interview to support written material | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AUK26 | BSBITU401 | Design and develop complex text documents | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AVR09 | DEFGEN020 | Edit provided copy | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVR12 | DEFGEN017 | Identify material suitable for publication within Defence | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AUL17 | BSBWHS401 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVR08 | DEFGEN021 | Take photographs suitable for publication within Defence | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AUJ55 | BSBADM101 | Use business equipment and resources | 20 | 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. General Elective Units
At least two (2) units must be chosen from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVR21 | DEFGEN007 | Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AWF71 | BSBSUS401 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVR07 | DEFGEN022 | Obtain images suitable for publication within Defence | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AUI81 | BSBINM201 | Process and maintain workplace information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVR20 | DEFGEN010 | Supervise equity and diversity in the workplace | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVR23 | DEFGEN008 | Treat risk within Defence at an operational level | 0 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCQ6 | DEF40812 | Certificate IV in Defence Reporting | Qualification |
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