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Certificate II in Military Skills
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DEF21115
You have built a foundation of discipline and technical expertise through your military service. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer formal recognition for these essential competencies. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this pathway becomes available.
About This Qualification
This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies in military skills for a recruit in the military, working at entry level. Individuals would usually immediately progress to a Certificate III or IV in their chosen trade (for example aviation mechanic, health worker, combat system operator, etc.). No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
DEF21115
Training Package
DEF — Defence Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
12 (3 core + 9 elective)
Entry Requirements
Nil
National Register
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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| General Service Member | Performing foundational military duties and operational support within a disciplined unit structure. |
| Security Operations Assistant | Applying disciplined procedures and threat environment awareness to protective service roles. |
| Emergency Response Team Member | Utilising combat casualty response and communication skills during critical incidents. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Australian Defence Organisation (ADO) Service Record
- ✓PMKeyS employment history and profile
- ✓Detailed Record of Service (ROS) or discharge papers
Technical Military Skills
- ✓Weapon range qualification and safety records
- ✓Night fighting and communications equipment training logs
- ✓Records of field exercises and camouflage application
Safety & Operational Support
- ✓Combat casualty response and first aid certifications
- ✓WHS incident reports and safety compliance logs
- ✓Navigation exercise records and maps
Teamwork & Professionalism
- ✓Performance Appraisal Reports (PARs)
- ✓Documentation of ceremonial activity participation
- ✓Records demonstrating Defence personnel attributes
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Defence Training Package.
Certificate I
Certificate I in Defence Skills
DEF10117
Certificate II
Certificate II in Explosive Ordnance
DEF20120
Certificate II
Certificate II in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture
DEF20220
Certificate III
Certificate III in Air Dispatch
DEF30317
Certificate III
Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance
DEF30120
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