Certificate III in Air Dispatch
Not applicable.
Subjects
17 units of competency are required for this qualification including: 7 core units 10 elective units Choose a minimum of 8 elective units from the Group A (Specialisation) and Group B (General) elective lists below, of which 6 must be taken from Group A. Choose the remaining 2 elective units from either the elective lists below, or elsewhere within this training package, or another endorsed training package, or accredited course. Where a pre-requisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol . The pre-requisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification. The elective units should be selected from the units that most closely align to an individuals occupational outcomes. Electives selected must not duplicate outcomes of other units. Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification. | |
Code | Core Units |
Rig and hook up loads during rotary wing external lift operations | |
Assist in establishing and clearing a cargo drop zone | |
Operate in a threat environment | |
Rig and dispatch air-drop loads | |
Work with equity and diversity | |
Participate in OHS processes | |
Work in a team | |
Code | Group A Elective Units (Specialisation) |
Work safely with explosive ordnance | |
Respond to fire | |
Operate a vehicle in an environment of threat
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Operate a vehicle at night
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Operate a vehicle over difficult terrain
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Prepare freight for flight | |
Package dangerous goods for air transport | |
Apply first aid | |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Confine small workplace emergencies | |
Complete receival/despatch documentation | |
Maintain and use hand tools | |
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | |
Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances | |
Load and unload goods/cargo | |
Prepare cargo for transfer with slings | |
Load and unload explosives and dangerous goods | |
Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions | |
Prepare workplace documents | |
Use communication systems | |
Code | Group B Elective Units (General) |
Communicate in the workplace | |
Process and maintain workplace information | |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Organise and complete daily work activities | |
Send and retrieve information using web browsers and email | |
Access and use resources | |
Use technology in the workplace | |
Minimise environmental impact | |
Carry out basic workplace calculations | |
Pathways...
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Employability Skills Summary for DEF32412 Certificate III in Air Dispatch
Employability Skills are part of a unit of competency.
Employability Skills statements from a selection of units of competency from the DEF32412 Certificate III in Air Dispatch 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.
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.
Employability Skill | Employability Skills Statement |
Communication | compile, use and distribute air-drop and air movement documentation consult people on policies and decisions that affect them interpret air logistic publications and comply with their requirements receive, interpret and carry out orders and instructions use field signals to communicate with other team members |
Teamwork | complete aircraft loading as part of a crew guide and facilitate teams move in patrol formations treat each other with respect and dignity work as a team member under supervision |
Problem solving | apply detection avoidance techniques deal with enemy offensive measures and tactics judge distances respond to an enemy threat or enemy actions use range cards to document distances to discernible features |
Initiative and enterprise | display initiative identify and access available support recognise individual differences in the workplace, value these differences and adjust own behaviour to account for these differences |
Planning and organising | assist in the employment of early warning and area protection devices manage resources prepare load prepare stores and equipment for container and platform air-drop rig container and platform for air-drop loads |
Self | apply individual camouflage and concealment measures to minimise detection apply individual movement techniques ensure personal conduct complies with an awareness of workplace equity and diversity implement duties and responsibilities of an individual member of a tactical team maintain individual health and hygiene in the field |
Learning | learn about and apply relevant drills learn about standard procedures understand relevant safety, legislative and statutory requirements |
Technology | employ weapons operate aircraft loading equipment use field equipment use hand and power tools use weighing devices (scales) and calculators |