Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Defence Public Affairs

Diploma of Defence Public Affairs

Qualification
National Code:
DEF50517
State Code:
CDJ0
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0805 - Sales And Marketing
Original TGA Release Date
17/08/2017
Approved Date
—
Stream of Study
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
Duration
—
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/08/2017
VET Act Conditions
—
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 in Defence public affairs.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Eleven (11) units of competency are required for this qualification comprising:
- five (5) core units listed below, plus
- six (6) elective units.
- choose a minimum of four (4) elective units from Group A.
- choose the remaining two (2) elective units from Group B elective unit list 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 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 five (5) 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
BBC40 DEFDPA008 Manage public affairs projects 0 Unit of competency
2. Group A Specialist Elective Units

At least four (4) 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
AWV20 PSPGEN082 Coordinate public affairs events and activities 50 Unit of competency
AWV17 PSPGEN085 Manage media relationships 50 Unit of competency
BBC63 DEFDPA004 Manage media requirements at major events 0 Unit of competency
AWV19 PSPGEN083 Manage public affairs 70 Unit of competency
AWV32 PSPGEN070 Persuade and influence opinion 50 Unit of competency
AWV18 PSPGEN084 Provide public affairs advisory service 50 Unit of competency
3. Group B General Elective Units

Up to two (2) units may be chosen from Group B.
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
AVR26 DEFGEN005 Develop relationships with other organisations 0 Unit of competency
AVR18 DEFGEN011 Interpret policy, legislation and regulations 0 Unit of competency
AUJ29 BSBINM501 Manage an information or knowledge management system 40 Unit of competency
AUH01 BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans 50 Unit of competency
AVR03 DEFGEN027 Manage equity and diversity 0 Unit of competency
AUK69 BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development 50 Unit of competency
AWV49 PSPGEN053 Provide leadership 50 Unit of competency
AWY86 TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BCS7 DEF52712 Diploma of Defence Public Affairs Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BMF3 DEF50525 Diploma of Defence Public Affairs Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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