Provides specialised military services to the Australian or New Zealand Defence Forces. This occupation includes the following ranks: Air Force: Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman; Army: Corporal, Lance Corporal, Private; Navy: Able Seaman, Leading Seaman, Seaman. This occupation excludes Defence Force Members - Other Ranks performing duties for which there is a civilian equivalent. These members are included with the closest civilian occupation. For example, Mechanic Recovery is included in Unit Group 7331 Truck Drivers, in Occupation 733115 Tow Truck Driver.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
Tasks
guarding airfields and other defence force bases
serving as an infantry soldier
erecting bridges, building field defences, constructing temporary roads, clearing minefields, repairing airfields and demolishing targets using explosives
crewing armoured fighting vehicles
operating artillery, ground and surface-based defence systems, shipboard weapons and other advanced specialist military weapons and equipment
providing firepower and ground-based air defence
establishing and maintaining command, control and communications equipment and facilities
conducting surveillance, reconnaissance and boarding operations
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition. Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
49 courses found.
Course name
Providers
PUA50602: Diploma of Public Safety (Explosive Ordnance)
