Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Test and Evaluation
Certificate IV in Test and Evaluation
DEF41022
BIA1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 21/10/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies in test and evaluation required to plan, prepare, conduct and report test and evaluation processes. Applying knowledge of test and evaluation processes is specific to work undertaken for Defence and may be included within a variety of areas such as management, acquisitions, audits, inspections, policy implementation, technical manual development, platform integration, configuration, staff processes, transport and inter-operability.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Test and Evaluation Practitioner
Senior Test and Evaluation Practitioner
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:- eight (8) core units, plus
- four (4) general elective units.
Choose a minimum of two (2) elective units from the general elective units listed below.
Choose the remaining two (2) elective units from the general elective units listed 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 reflect the occupational and 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 eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVO75 | DEFTST006 | Analyse test data | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OEE35 | DEFTST010 | Conduct test and evaluation processes | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVR18 | DEFGEN011 | Interpret policy, legislation and regulations | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OEF58 | DEFTST013 | Plan test and evaluation processes | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OEE48 | DEFTST014 | Prepare test and evaluation processes | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OEE47 | DEFTST015 | Produce test and evaluation reports | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVR17 | DEFGEN012 | Provide technical advice | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVR23 | DEFGEN008 | Treat risk within Defence at an operational level | 0 | Unit of competency |
2. General Elective Units
At least two (2) units must be chosen from the General Elective Units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCE91 | BSBPMG424 | Apply project human resources management approaches | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCE39 | BSBPMG425 | Apply project information management and communications techniques | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCE88 | BSBPMG428 | Apply project life cycle management processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCE96 | BSBPMG420 | Apply project scope management techniques | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBB06 | BSBWHS414 | Contribute to WHS risk management | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVR26 | DEFGEN005 | Develop relationships with other organisations | 0 | Unit of competency |
| ODW82 | PSPGEN105 | Gather and analyse information | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCD83 | BSBWHS411 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCE84 | BSBPMG430 | Undertake project work | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODX68 | PSPGEN130 | Use resources to achieve work unit goals | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDK3 | DEF40517 | Certificate IV in Test and Evaluation | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Nil
Traineeships and Apprenticeships