DEF Simulator Maintenance
Project scope
This project will consider the current and future capability needs relating to Defence simulator maintenance, including the use of emerging technologies. The project addresses ongoing Defence capability reviews, wider industry practices, or Defence legislative requirements.
This project addresses the ongoing requirement to review and update DEF Defence Training Package materials previously endorsed in 2015 and ensuring that Defence’s current and future capability needs are met beyond 2019-20. The project will be undertaken as part of ongoing Defence capability reviews across the Australian Defence Force. Where imported elective Units of Competency are identified as either deleted or superseded, the IRC may also elect to revise the affected Defence qualification(s) through the IRC minor upgrade process.
The Public Safety IRC will have oversight of this project, which will be facilitated by Australian Industry Standards (AIS) in consultation with industry stakeholders. A Defence focus group will be formed to provide the subject matter expertise for this project.
Deliverables
Two qualifications to be reviewed:
- DEF43215 Certificate IV in Simulator Maintenance
- DEF53215 Diploma of Simulator Maintenance
11 existing Units of Competency to be reviewed:
- DEFGEN005 Develop relationships with other organisations
- DEFGEN007 Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment
- DEFSIM001 Fault find and repair simulator power distribution and control systems
- DEFSIM002 Fault find and repair simulator computer systems and peripheral hardware
- DEFSIM003 Fault find and repair simulator image generator and visual display systems
- DEFSIM004 Fault find and repair simulator motion and control loading systems
- DEFSIM005 Fault find and repair simulator sound systems
- DEFSIM006 Fault find and repair simulator weapons systems
- DEFSIM007 Conduct simulator performance evaluation
- DEFSIM008 Work effectively with simulator systems
- DEFSIM009 Operate the simulator for testing purposes
Timeline
The Case for Endorsement is expected to be submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee by 30 October 2020.
How to get involved
A Technical Advisory Committee TAC) will be formed to provide expertise for this work. If you have any questions about this project, or are a subject matter expert and would like to be considered for the TAC for this project, please contact the Industry Manager.
Stakeholder feedback on draft training materials will be sought as part of the development phase of work.
Technical advisory committee
25 JULY 2019
DEFENCE PROJECT COMMENCEMENT
Work on the Defence Simulator Maintenance project has commenced.
The Public Safety IRC is currently working with Defence to revise existing qualifications in the DEF Defence Training Package.
Consultation
11 MAY 2020
DRAFT MATERIALS
The following qualifications are available for review:
Qualifications:
- DEF43215 Certificate IV in Simulator Maintenance
- DEF53215 Diploma of Simulator Maintenance Management
The following Units of Competency, including three new units are available for review:
Units of Competency:
- DEFGEN005 Develop relationships with other organisations
- DEFGEN007 Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment
- DEFSIM001 Fault find and repair simulator power distribution and control systems
- DEFSIM002 Fault find and repair simulator computer systems and peripheral hardware
- DEFSIM003 Fault find and repair simulator image generator and visual display systems
- DEFSIM004 Fault find and repair simulator control loading systems
- DEFSIM005 Fault find and repair simulator sound systems
- DEFSIM006 Fault find and repair simulator weapons systems
- DEFSIM007 Conduct simulator performance evaluation
- DEFSIM008 Work effectively with simulator systems
- DEFSIM009 Operate the simulator for testing purposes
- DEFSIM010 Fault find and repair simulator motion loading systems
- DEFSIM011 Apply knowledge of simulator systems and architecture
- DEFSIM012 Manage simulator accreditation or in service testing
Feedback on draft materials closed on Friday, 5 June 2020 for consideration by the TAC.
Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next focus group meeting.
31 JANUARY 2020
A TAC group comprised of Defence personnel and industry experts is continuing review and development work for this project.
Summary of development
Draft units, skill sets and/or qualifications are developed in consultation with Subject Matter Experts and industry stakeholders.
Initial drafting of Training Package material (Units of Competency, Skill Sets and/or qualifications) is being undertaken by a Technical Advisory Committee established by the IRC. Comprising people with diverse expertise and experience in Defence, it has ensured that the draft Units are informed by the needs of industry.
Quality Assurance
4 SEPTEMBER 2020
Final draft Case for Endorsement (Release 4.0)
The draft Training Package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance.
The Case for Endorsement is scheduled to be submitted to the AISC in October 2020.
Consultation
15 JUNE 2020
DRAFT MATERIALS
The Defence TAC group has finalised draft materials for this project and would like your feedback.
Feedback on draft materials closed on Wednesday, 1 July 2020 for consideration by the TAC.
Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.
Summary of Feedback
View Summary of Consultations – DEF R4.0
Endorsement
15 FEBRUARY 2021
The Defence Training Package (Release 4.0) has been endorsed by Skills Ministers for implementation.
The Public Safety Industry Reference Committee, with support from subject matter experts, has led the development of new Skill Sets and Units of Competency, and the revision of qualifications and units through the projects below to address Defence capability reviews, wider industry practices, and Defence legislative requirements:
- Simulator Maintenance – three new Units of Competency have been developed and two qualifications updated to address the skills and knowledge requirements for simulator maintenance managers and simulator maintenance technicians.
To support the delivery of the Training Package, a Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG) has been developed to assist assessors, trainers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and enterprises. The CVIG contains a comprehensive list of all products in the Training Package; mapping information which details the changes that have been made to the materials; regulation and licensing implications; and useful links to other information.
The Defence Training Package Release 4.0 is now available on training.gov.au.
This release includes the below listed projects:
The following materials were approved:
Qualifications
| DEF40520 | Certificate IV in Simulator Maintenance |
| DEF50420 | Diploma of Simulator Maintenance Management |
Revised Units
| DEFSIM011 | Fault find and repair simulator control systems |
| DEFSIM014 | Work effectively with simulator systems |
| DEFSIM015 | Fault find and repair simulator power distribution and control systems |
| DEFSIM016 | Fault find and repair simulator computer systems and peripheral hardware |
| DEFSIM017 | Fault find and repair simulator image generator and visual display systems |
| DEFSIM018 | Fault find and repair simulator sound systems |
| DEFSIM019 | Fault find and repair simulator weapons systems |
| DEFSIM020 | Conduct simulator performance evaluation |
| DEFSIM021 | Operate the simulator for testing purposes |
New Units
| DEFSIM010 | Apply knowledge of Simulator Systems and Architecture |
| DEFSIM012 | Fault find and repair simulator motion systems |
| DEFSIM013 | Manage Simulator accreditation or in service testing |
Deleted Qualifications
| DEF43315 | Certificate IV in Work Health Safety |
| DEF54315 | Diploma of Evaluations |
Deleted Units
| DEFWHS015 | Conduct a work health and safety audit |
| DEFWHS016 | Conduct work health and safety inspections |
| DEFWHS017 | Apply knowledge of WHS legislation |
Approval
16 DECEMBER 2020
At its meeting on 2 December 2020 the AISC approved the Defence Training Package (Release 4.0) for referral to the Skills Ministers for endorsement.
For more information on this project, please contact the Industry Skills Manager.
Submission
27 OCTOBER 2020
CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT SUBMITTED TO AISC
The draft Training Package materials have been submitted to the AISC.
Thank you to all stakeholders who provided valuable feedback and contributed to this project.
Paschal Somers
Industry Skills Manager - Aviation, Corrections, Defence and Public Safety