Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Defence Public Affairs

Certificate IV in Defence Public Affairs

Qualification
National Code:
DEF42925
State Code:
BMF4
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0805 - Sales And Marketing
Original TGA Release Date
14/04/2025
Approved Date
28/05/2025
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
0
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/04/2025
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 14/04/2025 Current Approved
Description

This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies in Defence Public Affairs.
This qualification is for personnel who work autonomously within a team environment that requires them to write material for publication, make judgements about the suitability of material for publication within known and changing contexts, and take responsibility for their decisions.
Graduates with this qualification:
provide public affairs support to military operations, exercises, and activities within Australia and overseas
protect and enhance the public profile of the Defence Forces
write and edit public information products, including print and digital articles, social media content, and media releases
gather high-quality public relations products, such as video, still photographs, and text for release to the media
prepare senior officers and military personnel for media engagements
liaise with the media and manage media releases
liaise with the community, particularly at events
perform escort and support duties
oversee the gathering, management, and quality of Defence public relations product, including stills and video imagery, and articles for publication.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Eleven (11) units of competency are required for this qualification comprising:
- Eight (8) core units
- Three (3) elective units.

Choose a minimum of two (2) elective units from the list of elective units below.
Choose the remaining elective unit from the list of elective units below or from elsewhere within this training package, or another endorsed training package or accredited course.

Where an elective unit is chosen from outside this qualification:
- it must reflect the occupational and learning outcomes of this Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification level
- it must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification
- care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BBC25 DEFDPA009 Apply knowledge of public affairs in a service environment 0 Unit of competency
BBC89 DEFDPA007 Develop and implement effective communication strategies 0 Unit of competency
BBC11 DEFDPA002 Identify material suitable for media publication 0 Unit of competency
AVR25 DEFGEN003 Lead a team 0 Unit of competency
BBC63 DEFDPA004 Manage media requirements at major events 0 Unit of competency
BBD09 DEFDPA001 Promote the organisation's mission and values 0 Unit of competency
AVR22 DEFGEN006 Work with equity and diversity 0 Unit of competency
AVR10 DEFGEN019 Write material suitable for publication within Defence 0 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Three (3) elective units must be selected.
Please refer to the Packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODX31 PSPGEN090 Engage with stakeholders 30 Unit of competency
OAZ68 PUACOM005 Foster a positive organisational image in the community 30 Unit of competency
AVR18 DEFGEN011 Interpret policy, legislation and regulations 0 Unit of competency
OAZ66 PUACOM007 Liaise with other organisations 20 Unit of competency
BBC40 DEFDPA008 Manage public affairs projects 0 Unit of competency
ODX55 PSPPCY014 Support policy implementation 25 Unit of competency
ODX65 PSPGEN140 Use advanced workplace communication strategies 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BDL1 DEF40117 Certificate IV in Defence Public Affairs Qualification
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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