Certificate IV in Military Engineering
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Qualification Requirement: 19 units
All 4 core units plus 6 units from the specialisation elective units plus 5 from the engineering elective units, plus 4 general elective units
Specialisation elective units should be selected from the fields that most closely align to an individual's occupational outcomes.
The 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 engineering operations | |
Provide technical advice | |
Supervise equity and diversity in the workplace | |
Monitor a safe workplace | |
Code | Specialisation Elective Units |
Evaluate works maintenance needs and priorities | |
Construct and maintain drainage systems | |
Gather and analyse information | |
Design simple projects | |
Manage simple projects | |
Close simple projects | |
Observe targets and coordinate multi asset firepower on multiple targets | |
Observe targets and engage with joint asset firepower from any agency | |
Supervise infantry operations | |
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 | |
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 | |
Lead, manage and develop teams | |
Conduct erosion and sediment control activities | |
Check and assess operational capabilities of equipment | |
Undertake site inspection | |
Code | Engineering Elective Units |
Develop operational effectiveness of detector dog teams | |
Select sites for deployment in a threat environment | |
Perform military high-risk search | |
Construct equipment bridging | |
Prepare and operate a field water-point | |
Operate an inland modular raft/ferry | |
Supervise the construction of short-term roads or tracks | |
Coordinate area and route search, and clearance of explosive ordnance | |
Support the operation of a communications and information system facility | |
Supervise military explosive ordnance task | |
Render hazardous materials incidents safe | |
Code | General Elective Units |
Develop teams and individuals | |
Support operational plan | |
Show leadership in the workplace | |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Monitor and control environmental hazards | |
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 |
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Employability Skills Summary for DEF41812 Certificate IV in Military Engineering
Employability Skills are part of a unit of competency.
Employability Skills statements from a selection of units of competency from the DEF41812 Certificate IV 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 | communicate and apply interpersonal skills communicate and consult with battlespace operating system experts, commanders, other technical agencies and managers compile reports on equity and diversity issues complete documentation and write reports conduct debriefs conduct research and seek advice from relevant personnel to clarify unclear findings develop instructions from given orders 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 provide feedback on equity and diversity strategies to managers receive, clarify, prepare and deliver orders as necessary report shortfalls that limit capability use verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including body language, language style and active listening |
Teamwork | apply techniques to support others command, lead and manage engineering personnel direct and supervise subordinates foster and promote equity and diversity practices organise and direct support from outside agencies provide assistance to maximise individual contribution to the attainment of the team objectives supervise and monitor equity and diversity processes within the workplace supervise engineering operations work within a team environment 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 determine and manage constraints and risks relevant to the task identify issues, analyse circumstances and undertake research navigate by day and night, vehicle and foot resolve grievances and complaints without bias take action to correct inappropriate behaviour |
Initiative and enterprise | act independently be incisive in a fluid and demanding environment lead by example translate research and analysis into clear advice for stakeholders |
Planning and organising | apply processes to resolve grievance and complaints assemble appropriate resources for the task conduct battle procedures confirm and maintain the competence of subordinates determine and manage the constraints and risks relevant to the task draw simple construction plans identify sources of information on equity and diversity in accordance with legislative requirements, and organisational policies and practices prepare and plan for engineering operations 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 be incisive in a fluid and demanding environment conduct post activity analysis and make subsequent recommendations ensure that the individual decision making process is conducted in accordance with standard procedures lead by example |
Learning | develop an understanding of research and analysis techniques |
Technology | operate global positioning system (GPS) operate weapons recondition, replace or return equipment, stores and ammunition where applicable undertake the construction process (including the design and use of field machines) use appropriate information technology and software use computers |