Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Simulator Maintenance
Diploma of Simulator Maintenance
DEF53215
AWZ3
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/10/2015 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification has been designed to provide a package of broad and flexible competencies reflecting the workplace responsibilities of a simulator maintenance manager and a senior simulator technician. These technicians can manage simulator maintenance as well as complete complex testing, fault finding and evaluation of simulation equipment. It qualifies individuals who apply maintenance management and integrated technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled or paraprofessional work in simulator maintenance.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twelve (12) units of competency are required for this qualification:- two (2) core units
- ten (1)0 elective units
Choose a minimum of eight (8) elective units from the list below, of which at least six (6) must be taken from Group A.
Choose the remaining two (2) elective units from either the list below, or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect the occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. Seek further advice on selecting imported units of competency in the DEF Implementation Guide.
Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
1. Core Units
The following two (2) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVP29 | DEFSIM007 | Conduct simulator performance evaluation | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVP27 | DEFSIM008 | Work effectively with simulator systems | 0 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Specialisation Units
At least six (6) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B General Elective Units
The remainder of units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGO4 | DEF50420 | Diploma of Simulator Maintenance Management | Qualification |