Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Defence Financial Administration
Certificate IV in Defence Financial Administration
DEF40817
BDK9
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 22/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 17/08/2017 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies in Government financial administration activities.
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 comprising:- six (6) core units listed below, plus
- six (6) elective units.
- choose a minimum of four (4) elective units from the lists below, of which two (2) must be taken from Group A.
- choose the remaining two (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.
Elective units chosen must not duplicate content already covered by other units within 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWV79 | PSPGEN023 | Deliver and monitor service to clients | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BBC62 | DEFFIN003 | Ensure financial data quality | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AUL91 | BSBITU304 | Produce spreadsheets | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BBB91 | DEFFIN004 | Support strategic financial management in the public sector environment | 0 | Unit of competency |
| BBC44 | DEFFIN005 | Understand and comply with a financial management framework | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AWV69 | PSPGEN033 | Use advanced workplace communication strategies | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group B General Elective Units
Up to four (4) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group A Specialisation Elective Units
Two (2) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODX46 | PSPGEN147 | Build and maintain internal networks | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCE46 | BSBLDR411 | Demonstrate leadership in the workplace | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCE26 | BSBSTR402 | Implement continuous improvement | 35 | Unit of competency |
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