Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Defence Public Affairs

Diploma of Defence Public Affairs

Qualification
National Code:
DEF50525
State Code:
BMF3
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0805 - Sales And Marketing
Original TGA Release Date
14/04/2025
Approved Date
28/05/2025
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
0
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/04/2025
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 14/04/2025 Current Approved
Description

This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies in Defence Public Affairs.
This qualification is for personnel who work autonomously within a team environment that requires them to write material for publication, make judgements about the suitability of material for publication within known and changing contexts, take responsibility for their decisions, and manage internal and external relationships.
Graduates with this qualification:
provide public affairs support to military operations, exercises, and activities within Australia and overseas
protect and enhance the public profile of the Defence Forces
write and edit public information products, including print and digital articles, social media content, and media releases
gather high-quality public relations products, such as video, still photographs, and text for release to the media
prepare public affairs plans and strategies
develop, implement, and monitor strategic, operational, and/or tactical communication strategies
provide advice about public affairs and managing public affairs issues
lead Defence Public Affairs teams in support of Defence activities
conduct media awareness training for Defence personnel.
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
- Four (4) elective units.

Choose a minimum of Two (2) elective units from the list of elective units below.
Choose the remaining Two (2) elective units from the list of elective units below or from elsewhere within this training package, or another endorsed training package or accredited course.

Where an elective unit is chosen from outside this qualification:
- it must reflect the occupational and learning outcomes of this Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification level
- it must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification
- 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
BBC25 DEFDPA009 Apply knowledge of public affairs in a service environment 0 Unit of competency
BBD04 DEFDPA006 Develop and implement a public affairs strategic plan 0 Unit of competency
BBC89 DEFDPA007 Develop and implement effective communication strategies 0 Unit of competency
BBD23 DEFDPA005 Develop and implement media plans 0 Unit of competency
BBC11 DEFDPA002 Identify material suitable for media publication 0 Unit of competency
BBC63 DEFDPA004 Manage media requirements at major events 0 Unit of competency
BBC40 DEFDPA008 Manage public affairs projects 0 Unit of competency
BBD09 DEFDPA001 Promote the organisation's mission and values 0 Unit of competency
AVR10 DEFGEN019 Write material suitable for publication within Defence 0 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Four (4) elective units must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAY27 PUAMAN002 Administer allocation of resources 50 Unit of competency
OCD85 BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety 40 Unit of competency
ODH82 CUAPHI411 Capture images in response to a brief 60 Unit of competency
AVR11 DEFGEN018 Conduct an interview to support written material 0 Unit of competency
BBC93 DEFDPA003 Conduct market profiling 0 Unit of competency
OCF00 BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities 35 Unit of competency
ODX36 PSPGEN150 Establish and maintain strategic networks 40 Unit of competency
ODG52 CUAPOS412 Manage media assets 50 Unit of competency
ODD23 CUAAIR411 Plan and conduct interviews 40 Unit of competency
ODK12 CUAPHI313 Process photo images 110 Unit of competency
ODW65 PSPGEN120 Provide strategic direction 55 Unit of competency
AWH29 CUAPPR403 Store and maintain finished creative work 10 Unit of competency
ODX55 PSPPCY014 Support policy implementation 25 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
CDJ0 DEF50517 Diploma of Defence Public Affairs Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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