Certificate III in Armoured Operations
Not applicable.
Subjects
Qualification Requirement: 18 units
All 5 core units, plus 6 units from the specialisation elective units, plus 4 transport elective units, plus 3 general elective units
Specialisation elective units should be selected from the fields that most closely align to an individual's occupational outcomes.
The 3 general elective units may be taken from the general elective units listed below, or may include 2 units taken from within this Training Package or any other endorsed Training Package at the same qualification level or a higher level.
Code | Core Units |
Operate and maintain an armoured fighting vehicle | |
Operate and maintain armoured fighting vehicle weapon systems | |
Use personal camouflage and concealment in a threat environment | |
Work with equity and diversity | |
Participate in workplace safety procedures | |
Code | Specialisation Elective Units |
Combat Field | |
Observe and monitor hostile areas to detect targets | |
Operate remote sensors to detect targets | |
Operate a radar to locate targets | |
Conduct military searches | |
Operate communications equipment | |
Perform an individual free fall parachute descent | |
Perform an individual free fall parachute descent carrying combat equipment | |
Perform an individual static line parachute descent | |
Perform an individual static line parachute descent carrying combat equipment | |
Perform a team free fall parachute descent carrying combat equipment | |
Undertake security operations | |
Undertake defensive operations | |
Undertake offensive operations | |
Undertake reconnaissance tasks | |
Undertake surveillance patrol tasks | |
Maintain security in a Defence communications and information systems environment | |
Navigate in urban and rural environments | |
Weapons Field | |
Operate a service pistol | |
Operate a sustained fire machine gun | |
Operate sustained fire machine guns on operations | |
Operate a shotgun | |
Throw grenades on operations | |
Operate a grenade launcher | |
Operate a mortar | |
Operate a direct fire support weapon | |
Operate direct fire support weapon systems on operations | |
Operate anti-personnel weapon | |
Employ hand operated pyrotechnics | |
Destroy targets using a direct fire guided weapon system | |
Operate a service rifle on operations | |
Operate a light support weapon on operations | |
Operate a service rifle | |
Explosive Ordnance Field | |
Work safely with explosive ordnance | |
Participate in the conduct of explosive ordnance disposal operations | |
Conduct military demolition operations | |
Lay and clear booby traps | |
Lay and clear mines | |
Safety and Emergency Field | |
Assist in the construction of minefields | |
Prepare, operate and maintain small watercraft | |
Assist in the construction of wet gap crossings | |
Assist in the construction of dry gap crossings | |
Apply radio frequency radiation safety procedures | |
Apply ionising radiation safety procedures | |
Work safely with lasers | |
Identify confined space | |
Enter confined space | |
Test confined space environment | |
Provide emergency care | |
Operate breathing apparatus open circuit | |
Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident | |
Code | Transport Elective Units |
Operate a vehicle in an environment of threat | |
Operate a vehicle at night | |
Operate a vehicle over difficult terrain | |
Operate a vehicle using night fighting equipment (NFE) | |
Operate a multi-axle trailer | |
Conduct dozer operations | |
Drive and recover a 4WD vehicle | |
Drive a 4WD vehicle in difficult terrain using advanced technique | |
Coordinate recovery of a 4WD vehicle using advanced techniques | |
Carry out vehicle servicing and maintenance | |
Carry out vehicle inspection | |
Operate four wheel drive vehicle | |
Drive light rigid vehicle | |
Drive medium rigid vehicle | |
Drive heavy rigid vehicle | |
Drive multi-combination vehicle | |
Identify and label explosives and dangerous goods | |
Load and unload explosives and dangerous goods | |
Apply fatigue management strategies | |
Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives | |
Coordinate breakdowns and emergencies | |
Plan and navigate routes | |
Code | General Elective Units |
Use small plant and equipment | |
Communicate in the workplace | |
Process and maintain workplace information | |
: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
HLTFA2A | Apply advanced first aid |
Access and use resources | |
Use technology in the workplace | |
Respond to fire | |
Work in a team | |
Manage own professional performance | |
Operate basic machinery and equipment | |
Operate and maintain chainsaws |
Pathways...
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Employability Skills Summary for DEF31512 Certificate III in Armoured Operations
Employability Skills are part of a unit of competency.
Employability Skills statements from a selection of units of competency from the DEF31512 Certificate III in Armoured Operations have been reproduced in the table below.
This table provides an example of Employability Skills for the qualification because Employability Skills within a qualification will vary depending on the qualification packaging options.
Employability Skill | Employability Skills Statement Defence qualifications have core units (which must be achieved) and elective units (where there is a choice of units which must be achieved) so different Employability Skills Summaries are possible within the one qualification, depending on the package of core units and chosen elective units. |
Communication | access, interpret and rehearse fire emergency procedures access, read and interpret local emergency procedures adjust communication styles to reflect equity and diversity principles apply appropriate techniques when providing constructive feedback to other team members and to give and receive support to/from team members apply interpersonal and cross-cultural communication strategies ensure that information, knowledge and skills are communicated effectively and shared follow organisational policies and guidelines follow legislative and statutory requirements follow standard procedures, safety procedures and instructions identify, confirm and report the nature and scope of the fire identify emergency alarms and match with response requirement identify, report and/or rectify armoured fighting vehicle faults recognise and report breaches of organisational codes of ethics and/or practice and statements of values send and receive simple non-verbal signals seek support where required to enable identification and implementation of positive alternatives to personal problems share and effectively communicate between team members, information, knowledge and skills relevant to work work with others and make a positive contribution to the effectiveness and efficiency of a team |
Teamwork | assist in the completion of tasks when requested by other team members and is appropriate conduct inspections and checks to maintain armoured fighting vehicle performance conduct operator maintenance contribute to identifying team goals and objectives encourage and acknowledge participation by team members guide and facilitate teams identify, acquire and engage targets recognise, value and adjust own behaviour to individual differences in the workplace by treating others with respect and dignity and to recognise and apply equity and diversity principles test, adjust or replace armoured fighting vehicle sub-systems and ancillary equipment understand principles of teamwork and team's aims and objectives work as part of an armoured fighting vehicle crew work in an acceptable and non-discriminatory manner while establishing rapport and good working relationships with all colleagues |
Problem solving | continually assess the environment to identify the threat or their sign identify, report and or rectify faults on armoured fighting vehicles identify weaknesses for exploitation minimise personal signature select the type of camouflage required for a particular situation |
Initiative and enterprise | use improvised techniques appropriately such as minimising personal signature |
Planning and organising | apply navigational techniques assess factors influencing camouflage and concealment assess the environment so that appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques can be applied assess the tactical situation so that appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques can be applied assess threat's detection capabilities conduct weapon drills demonstrate understanding of, and apply throughout operation, occupational health and safety requirements and recognised safety precautions including those contained in the Australian Defence Force procedures operate vehicle communications systems prepare armoured fighting vehicle for operations/battle prepare weapon systems for operations select appropriate routes |
Self-management | commit to the jurisdiction's laws and the organisation's policy procedures comply with workplace equity and diversity practices conduct self in a manner that shows sensitivity to the differences between colleagues identify, plan and implement personal development strategies model and maintain high standards of personal performance, ethics and integrity monitor and manage personal physical and emotional health recognise the limit of own authority review, monitor and self-assess own performance seek formal and informal performance feedback regularly work without supervision |
Learning | access, interpret and rehearse fire emergency procedures conduct weapon drills |
Technology | apply driving techniques to negotiate complex terrain apply tactical operating techniques check, identify, select and use firefighting equipment check the armoured fighting vehicle for operation conduct operations using armoured fighting vehicle direct fire weapon systems identify in-service ammunition maintain weapon systems manoeuvre armoured fighting vehicle to allow the direct fire weapon systems to be employed operate/drive an armoured fighting vehicle operate equipment to support weapon functions use communications and signalling devices use emergency devices (e.g. parachute, life-raft) and weapons |