Certificate III in Military Engineering
Not applicable.
Subjects
Qualification Requirement: 22 units
All 3 core units, plus 10 units from the specialisation elective units, plus 5 general elective units from Group A, plus 4 general elective units from Group B
Specialisation elective units should be selected from the fields that most closely align to an individual's occupational outcomes.
The 9 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 |
Use personal camouflage and concealment in a threat environment | |
Work with equity and diversity | |
Participate in workplace safety procedures | |
Code | Specialisation Elective Units |
Construction Field | |
Shift loads manually utilising non-motorised equipment | |
Monitor machine operations | |
Control construction traffic | |
Erect/dismantle fencing and gates | |
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | |
Carry out excavation and install support | |
Carry out concreting to simple forms | |
Prepare for construction process (demolition) | |
Oxy/LPG acetylene cutting | |
Carry out general demolition | |
Operate elevating work platforms (EWP) | |
Use explosive power tools (EPT) | |
Trim and cut felled trees | |
Fall trees manually (basic) | |
Fall trees manually (intermediate) | |
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 | |
Observe targets and direct single asset firepower on a single target | |
Observe targets and coordinate multi asset firepower on multiple targets | |
Assist in the construction of minefields | |
Assist in the preparation, construction, operation and maintenance of a field water-point | |
Assist in the construction of wet gap crossings | |
Assist in the construction of dry gap crossings | |
Assist in the preparation, construction and maintenance of roads and tracks | |
Assist in the construction and maintenance of field structures | |
Perform military high-risk search | |
Collect environmental information | |
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 sustained fire machine gun | |
Operate sustained fire machine guns on operations | |
Operate a shotgun | |
Throw grenades on operations | |
Operate a grenade launcher | |
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 light support weapon | |
Detector Dog Field | |
Deploy detector dog | |
Maintain detector dog proficiency | |
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 | |
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 | |
Transport Field | |
Operate an inland tug boat | |
Prepare, operate and maintain small watercraft | |
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 | |
Manoeuvre a domestic vessel of less than 12 metres in length operating within inshore limits | |
Plan and navigate a short voyage within inshore limits | |
Operate four wheel drive vehicle | |
Drive light rigid vehicle | |
Drive medium rigid vehicle | |
Drive heavy rigid vehicle | |
Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances | |
Code | General Elective Units |
Group A | |
Carry out interactive workplace communication | |
Plan and organise work | |
Read and interpret plans | |
Carry out measurements and calculations | |
Use hand and power tools | |
Use small plant and equipment | |
Use simple levelling devices | |
Handle construction materials and safely dispose of waste | |
Operate a personal computer | |
Develop keyboard skills | |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Group B | |
Respond to fire | |
Work in a team | |
Manage own professional performance | |
Communicate in the workplace | |
Process and maintain workplace information | |
HLTFA2A | Apply advanced first aid |
Access and use resources | |
Use technology in the workplace | |
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 DEF32012 Certificate III in Military Engineering
Employability Skills are part of a unit of competency.
Employability Skills statements from a selection of units of competency from the DEF32012 Certificate III in Military Engineering 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 own communication styles to reflect equity and diversity principles apply appropriate techniques when providing constructive feedback to other team members, and giving and receiving support to/from team members apply interpersonal and cross-cultural communication strategies apply interpersonal communications apply non operational and operational communication processes ensure communication is achieved through non-verbal signals ensure written communication is to a level required to complete workplace forms and reports recognise and report breaches of organisational codes of ethics and/or practice and statements of values send and receive simple non-verbal signals share and communicate effectively between team members, information, knowledge and skills relevant to work use verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including language style, active listening work with others and make a positive contribution to the effectiveness and efficiency of a team |
Teamwork | adhere to formations assist in the completion of tasks when requested by other teams members and is appropriate contribute to identifying team goals and objectives encourage and acknowledge participation by team members guide and facilitate teams maintain the security of the team operate as a team member during the conduct of security operations, defensive operations and offensive operations recognise and apply equity and diversity principles recognise, value and adjust own behaviour to individual differences in the workplace by treating others with respect and dignity understand principles of teamwork and team's aims and objectives work in an acceptable and non-discriminatory manner while establishing rapport and good working relationships with all colleagues |
Problem solving | assess a fire situation and determine an appropriate course of action continually assess the environment to identify the threat or their sign extinguish fires identify weaknesses exploitation minimise personal signature select the type of camouflage required for a particular situation, and detect the capabilities of the threat |
Initiative and enterprise | use improvised techniques appropriately such as minimising personal signature |
Planning and organising | assess a tactical situation so that appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques can be applied assess factors influencing camouflage and concealment assess the environment so that appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques can be applied assess threat's detection capabilities 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 select appropriate routes |
Self-management | 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 review, monitor and self-assess own performance work without supervision |
Learning | access, interpret and rehearse fire emergency procedures |
Technology | check, identify, select and use firefighting equipment employ the weapons and weapon sighting systems and associated equipment handle weapons safely in an operational environment identify, select and safely handle ammunition safely handle and carry a service rifle test or check equipment use communications and signalling devices use emergency devices (e.g. parachute, life-raft) use field equipment |