Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:42 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Defence Public Affairs

Certificate IV in Defence Public Affairs

Qualification
National Code:
DEF40117
State Code:
CDU5
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
Fourteen (14) units of competency are required for this qualification comprising:
- seven (7) core units listed below, plus
- seven (7) elective units.
- choose a minimum of five (5) elective units from the list below.
- choose the remaining two (2) elective units from the 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 seven (7) 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
2. Elective Units

A minimum of five (5) units must be chosen from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVR06 DEFGEN023 Capture video images 0 Unit of competency
D5503 PUAOPE015A Conduct briefings and debriefings 20 Unit of competency
BBC93 DEFDPA003 Conduct market profiling 0 Unit of competency
D2986 PUACOM005B Foster a positive organisational image in the community 30 Unit of competency
AWV75 PSPGEN027 Gather and analyse information 20 Unit of competency
AVR25 DEFGEN003 Lead a team 0 Unit of competency
D2756 PUACOM007B Liaise with other organisations 20 Unit of competency
AUI59 BSBCMM401 Make a presentation 30 Unit of competency
AWS48 SITEEVT010 Manage on-site event operations 60 Unit of competency
AUK69 BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development 50 Unit of competency
D2987 PUACOM006B Plan and conduct a public awareness program 20 Unit of competency
AVR10 DEFGEN019 Write material suitable for publication within Defence 0 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BCS5 DEF42912 Certificate IV in Defence Public Affairs Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BMF4 DEF42925 Certificate IV in Defence Public Affairs Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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