Certificate II in Defence Skills
DEF20326
Public safety & defenceCertificate IINationally recognised
Level 2AQF level
12Units to complete
6 months to 1 yearAQF length guide
0Training providers
May 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (DEF20326, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate II; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
No Specific Job Role
Industries
Defence Services
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for DEF20326 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 12 units: 4 core plus 8 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBCMM211Apply communication skills
BSBINS301Develop and use information literacy skills
BSBTEC101Operate digital devices
BSBTEC201Use business software applications
BSBTEC203Research using the internet
BSBTEC303Create electronic presentations
BSBTWK201Work effectively with others
BSBWHS211Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
BSBWRT311Write simple documents
BSBXCS302Identify and report online security threats
BSBXCS303Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information
CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
CUAMPF211Perform simple musical pieces
DEFGEN001Work in a team
DEFGEN006Work with equity and diversity
DEFGEN011Interpret policy, legislation and regulations
DEFMIL007Participate in ceremonial activities
DEFMIL008Display the attributes of Defence personnel
DEFMIL009Integrate into the Defence working environment
DEFMIL028Navigate in remote and unmodified landscapes
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
ICTICT214Operate application software packages
ICTPRG302Apply introductory programming techniques
ICTTEN202Use hand and power tools
ICTTEN208Use electrical skills when working with telecommunications networks
MEM30031Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
MEMPE002Use electric welding machines
PSPGEN129Access and use resources
PSPGEN144Work in a public sector environment
PSPGEN145Work effectively in the organisation
PUAOPE013Operate communications systems and equipment
SISOFLD003Select, set up and operate a temporary or overnight site
SISOFLD006Navigate in tracked environments
SISOFLD007Navigate in difficult tracked environments
TLID0020Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the DEF20326 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
No registered training provider currently lists this course for public enrolment.
This site lists the current private training providers and TAFE institutes on the national register. The official listing on training.gov.au shows who is registered to deliver this course.