Certificate IV in Armoured Operations
Not applicable.
Subjects
Qualification Requirement: 17 units
All 4 core units plus 7 units from the specialisation elective units plus 6 general elective units
Specialisation elective units should be selected from the fields that most closely align to an individual's occupational outcomes.
The 6 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 |
Supervise an armoured fighting vehicle and crew | |
Provide technical advice | |
Supervise equity and diversity in the workplace | |
Monitor a safe workplace | |
Code | Specialisation Elective Units |
Observe targets and coordinate multi asset firepower on multiple targets | |
Observe targets and engage with joint asset firepower from any agency | |
Select sites for deployment in a threat environment | |
Conduct range practices | |
Manage range practices and qualifications | |
Observe and direct machine gun fire | |
Supervise the operation of direct fire support weapons | |
Supervise a section during defensive operations | |
Supervise a section during offensive operations | |
Supervise platoon level defensive operations | |
Supervise platoon level offensive operations | |
Support the operation of a communications and information system facility | |
Identify and monitor radiation hazards | |
Apply radio frequency radiation safety procedures | |
Apply laser safety procedures | |
Control entry to confined spaces | |
Treat risk in defence at an operational level | |
Conduct a risk assessment in a defence environment | |
Plan, activate and maintain a communications network | |
Lead, manage and develop teams | |
Gather and analyse information | |
Design simple projects | |
Manage simple projects | |
Close simple projects | |
Code | General Elective Units |
Develop teams and individuals | |
Support operational plan | |
Show leadership in the workplace | |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Organise workplace information | |
Use resources to achieve work unit goals | |
Develop and implement work unit plans | |
Procure goods and services | |
Liaise with other organisations | |
Instruct a workplace physical training session in Defence | |
Perform the duties of a defending officer | |
Perform the duties of a prosecuting officer | |
Provide advice on service discipline law | |
Act as a range safety officer on a permanent range | |
Conduct basic range practices on a permanent range | |
Conduct individual and collective ceremonial drill | |
Work autonomously | |
Contribute to assessment | |
Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills | |
Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures |
Pathways...
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Employability Skills Summary for DEF41212 Certificate IV in Armoured Operations
Employability Skills are part of a unit of competency.
Employability Skills statements from a selection of units of competency from the DEF41212 Certificate IV 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 | communicate and apply interpersonal skills communicate and consult with battlespace operating system experts, commanders, other technical agencies and resource managers compile reports on equity and diversity issues complete and maintain documentation (such as reports and returns) comply with organisational policies and practices including legislative requirements and standard procedures conduct debriefings conduct research and seek advice from relevant personnel to clarify unclear findings develop techniques for giving and receiving feedback in a constructive manner ensure written communication is to the required level to complete workplace forms and reports identify and communicate equity and diversity strategies to team members identify and confirm issues through consulting with relevant personnel (if necessary) identify problems/shortfalls and report to supervisor observe, receive and clarify circumstances that require the provision of advice prepare and deliver orders to crew provide feedback on equity and diversity strategies to managers receive, understand, interpret and accept orders, instructions and directions and follow standard procedures report any major incidents that are beyond the supervisor's level of authority or competence to deal with, to managers supervise the crew of an armoured fighting vehicle, its weapons, and ancillary equipment use verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including body language, language style and active listening |
Teamwork | apply techniques to support others foster and promote equity and diversity practices provide assistance to maximise individual contribution to the attainment of the team objectives supervise and command the operation of the armoured fighting vehicle supervise and monitor equity and diversity processes within the workplace supervise crew tasks supervise maintenance supervise the deployment of the armoured fighting vehicle into areas of operations understand team dynamics, aims and objectives understand the composition, roles and responsibilities of team members |
Problem solving | analyse and solve problems deal with minor incidents identify issues, analyse circumstances and undertake research resolve grievances and complaints without bias take action to correct inappropriate behaviour |
Initiative and enterprise | demonstrate the ability to translate research and analysis into clear advice for stakeholders |
Planning and organising | apply processes to resolve grievance and complaints assess the competence of the crew coordinate and conduct battle procedure in accordance with standard procedures determine and manage the constraints and risks relevant to the task determine the resources required for the performance of the task identify sources of information on equity and diversity in accordance with legislative requirements, and organisational policies and practices prepare the armoured fighting vehicle for operation prepare the crew and manage crew personnel administration provide advice to stakeholders within resource constraints and operational requirements understand and apply throughout the operation, occupational health and safety requirements and recognised safety precautions, including those contained in Australian Defence Force procedures |
Self-management | act independently and ensure that the individual decision making process is conducted in accordance with standard procedures |
Learning | develop an understanding of research and analysis techniques |
Technology | check vehicle serviceability and prepare vehicle for operations identify, handle and prepare in-service ammunition under supervision operate the vehicle communications systems under supervision use and operate ancillary equipment use and operate vehicle communication systems use appropriate information technology and software |