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Certificate IV in Defence Public Affairs

DEF42925
Public safety & defenceCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
11Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
0Training providers
Apr 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (DEF42925, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Careers this can lead to

This course is a recognised way into 2 careers. Each one opens that career's page: pay, outlook and how to get in.

Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
No Specific Job Role
Industries
Defence Services
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for DEF42925 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 facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 11 units: 8 core plus 3 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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DEFDPA001Promote the organisation's mission and values
DEFDPA002Identify material suitable for media publication
DEFDPA004Manage media requirements at major events
DEFDPA007Develop and implement effective communication strategies
DEFDPA008Manage public affairs projects
DEFDPA009Apply knowledge of public affairs in a service environment
DEFGEN003Lead a team
DEFGEN006Work with equity and diversity
DEFGEN011Interpret policy, legislation and regulations
DEFGEN019Write material suitable for publication within Defence
PSPGEN090Engage with stakeholders
PSPGEN140Use advanced workplace communication strategies
PSPPCY014Support policy implementation
PUACOM005Foster a positive organisational image in the community
PUACOM007Liaise with other organisations
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the DEF42925 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 facts

Who 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.