Certificate III in Military Land Operations
Not applicable.
Subjects
14 units of competency are required for this qualification including: 3 core units 11 elective units Choose a minimum of 8 elective units from the Group A or B lists below, of which 7 units must be from Group A. Choose the remaining 3 elective units from either the Group A or B 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. Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification. | |
Code | Core Units |
DEFCA428 | Undertake stability actions |
DEFCA429 | Undertake defensive actions |
DEFCA430 | Undertake offensive actions |
Code | Group A Elective Units (Specialisation) |
Observe and monitor hostile areas to detect targets | |
Operate remote sensors to detect targets | |
Operate a radar to locate targets | |
Conduct military searches | |
DEFCA011 | Operate Defence communications equipment |
DEFCA012 | Perform an individual static line parachute descent |
DEFCA013 | Perform a team free fall parachute descent |
DEFCA014 | Navigate in remote and unmodified landscapes |
DEFCA016 | Use individual protective equipment in a CBRN threat environment |
DEFCA104 | Operate and maintain an armoured vehicle |
DEFCA105 | Operate and maintain armoured vehicle weapon systems |
Operate indirect fire weapons | |
Conduct field survey to determine fixation and orientation | |
Produce meteorological data | |
Destroy hostile air targets using line of sight ground based air defence weapon systems | |
Observe targets and direct single asset firepower on a single target | |
Observe targets and direct multi asset firepower on multiple targets
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Undertake reconnaissance tasks | |
Undertake surveillance tasks | |
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 weapons system | |
Undertake sniper tasks | |
Operate a service rifle on operations | |
Operate a light support weapon on operations | |
Use personal camouflage and concealment in a threat environment | |
Operate night fighting equipment | |
Operate a service hand grenade | |
Operate in a threat environment | |
Apply non-lethal unarmed self-defence techniques | |
Support the operation of a communications and information system facility | |
Maintain security in a Defence communications and information systems environment | |
Work safely with explosive ordnance | |
Respond to fire | |
Participate in the conduct of explosive ordnance disposal operations | |
Conduct military demolition operations | |
Navigate using celestial aids | |
Code | Group B Elective Units (General) |
Shift loads manually using non-motorised equipment | |
Prepare, operate and maintain small watercraft | |
Apply radio frequency radiation safety procedures | |
Apply ionising radiation safety procedures | |
Work safely with lasers | |
DEFSU012 | Navigate using celestial aids |
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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Operate a vehicle using night fighting equipment (NFE) | |
Operate a multi-axle trailer
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Remove, fit and inspect wheel assemblies | |
Fit tyres and rims for specific applications (heavy) | |
Identify and fit tyres and rims for specific applications (heavy) | |
Process and maintain workplace information | |
Use construction tools and equipment
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Determine response to security risk situation | |
Contain incidents that jeopardise safety and security | |
Manage threatening behaviour | |
Apply advanced first aid | |
Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident
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Conduct dozer operations | |
Operate small plant and equipment | |
Operate basic machinery and equipment | |
Operate and maintain chainsaws | |
Manoeuvre a domestic vessel within the limits of responsibility of a coxswain | |
Plan and navigate a short voyage within inshore limits | |
Carry out vehicle servicing and maintenance | |
Carry out vehicle inspection | |
Drive light rigid vehicle | |
Drive medium rigid vehicle | |
Drive heavy rigid vehicle | |
Load and unload explosives and dangerous goods | |
Identify and label explosives and dangerous goods | |
Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances | |
Apply fatigue management strategies | |
Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives | |
Coordinate breakdowns and emergencies | |
Pathways...
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
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Employability Skills
Employability Skills are part of a unit of competency.
Employability Skills statements from a selection of units of competency from the DEF33212 Certificate III in Military Land 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.
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 | adjust own communication styles to reflect equity and diversity principles apply cultural sensitivity 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 complete documentation conduct post operation administration ensure that information, knowledge and skills are communicated effectively and shared identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or reported to supervisor maintain communication between individuals and groups maintain effective body language, communication styles and have due consideration for the individual’s gender, race culture and religion receive and clarify security operations orders (where required), defensive operation orders, offensive operations orders, confirmatory orders receive, interpret and carry out orders and instructions use field signals to communicate with other team members understand tactical terminology and orders |
Teamwork | adhere to formations apply equity and diversity principles maintain the security of the team operate as a team member during the conduct of security operations, defensive operations and offensive operations participate in patrols recognise, value and adjust own behaviour to individual differences in the workplace by treating others with respect and dignity work in an acceptable and non-discriminatory manner while establishing rapport and good working relationships with all colleagues work under supervision as part of a team |
Problem solving | apply mine and booby trap incident drills apply obstacle crossing drills deal with enemy offensive measures and tactics identify and engage targets identify and rectify defects within the limits of authority judge distances respond to an enemy threat or enemy actions undertake basic contact drill undertake counter ambush drill undertake immediate ambush drill use natural and artificial cover to provide a measure of protection on the battlefield use detection avoidance techniques use range cards to document distances to discernible features |
Initiative and enterprise | use improvised techniques appropriately such as minimising personal signature |
Planning and organising | assist in the employment of early warning and area protection devices conduct battle procedures, defensive routines, weapon drills and drills and routines 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 prepare for security operations, defensive operations, offensive operations |
Self | apply individual camouflage and concealment measures to minimise detection apply individual movement techniques comply with workplace equity and diversity practices conduct self in a manner that shows sensitivity to the differences between colleagues maintain individual health and hygiene in the field perform the duties and responsibilities of an individual member of a tactical team recognise limit of own authority |
Learning | develop an understanding of weapon drills, drills and routines, counter ambush drill, immediate ambush drill, mine and booby trap incident drills, obstacle crossing drills |
Technology | clean weapons 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 field equipment |