Qualifications
Browse 39 qualifications sourced from training.gov.au
About VET Qualifications in Australia
Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications in Australia are nationally recognised credentials that equip learners with practical skills and knowledge for specific industries and occupations. Each qualification is developed by industry experts and endorsed through the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) to ensure they meet real workforce needs.
Qualifications are structured according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), which defines the standards for educational qualifications across the country. AQF levels range from Certificate I through to Graduate Diploma, with each level reflecting increasing complexity, depth of knowledge, and autonomy required in the workplace. This framework ensures consistency and quality across all Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) delivering the qualifications.
Every qualification contains a set of packaging rules that specify how many core and elective units of competency a learner must complete. Core units cover essential skills that every graduate needs, while elective units allow learners to specialise in areas relevant to their career goals or employer requirements. Some qualifications also include specialist elective groups that focus on particular job roles or industry sectors.
RTOFlow sources all qualification data directly from training.gov.au, the official national register maintained by the Australian Government. This ensures that the information you see here — including packaging rules, unit lists, and currency status — is accurate and up to date. Whether you are an RTO developing training programs, a trainer planning delivery, or a learner researching your options, this directory provides a comprehensive reference for every nationally recognised VET qualification in Australia.
Understanding how qualifications are structured is essential for RTOs planning their scope of registration. Each qualification sits within a training package that defines the industry context, and the packaging rules determine the combination of core and elective units required for completion. RTOs must ensure their training and assessment strategies align with these packaging rules to meet ASQA's Standards for Registered Training Organisations. By browsing the qualifications listed here, compliance managers and training coordinators can quickly identify the unit requirements, compare qualifications across training packages, and plan their resource development pipeline accordingly.
Showing 39 of 39 qualifications in DEF
| Code | Title | Package | AQF Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEF10117 | Certificate I in Defence Skills | DEF | — |
| DEF20120 | Certificate II in Explosive Ordnance | DEF | — |
| DEF20220 | Certificate II in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture | DEF | — |
| DEF21115 | Certificate II in Military Skills | DEF | — |
| DEF30117 | Certificate III in Field Petroleum Operations | DEF | — |
| DEF30120 | Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance | DEF | — |
| DEF30220 | Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture | DEF | — |
| DEF30317 | Certificate III in Air Dispatch | DEF | — |
| DEF30320 | Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Operations | DEF | — |
| DEF30420 | Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental | DEF | — |
| DEF40120 | Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance | DEF | — |
| DEF40217 | Certificate IV in Intelligence Operations | DEF | — |
| DEF40220 | Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture | DEF | — |
| DEF40317 | Certificate IV in Psychological Support | DEF | — |
| DEF40320 | Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Operations | DEF | — |
| DEF40417 | Certificate IV in Defence Reporting | DEF | — |
| DEF40520 | Certificate IV in Simulator Maintenance | DEF | — |
| DEF40722 | Certificate IV in Defence Paralegal Services | DEF | — |
| DEF40817 | Certificate IV in Defence Financial Administration | DEF | — |
| DEF40917 | Certificate IV in Performance Based Contracting | DEF | — |
| DEF41022 | Certificate IV in Test and Evaluation | DEF | — |
| DEF41122 | Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental | DEF | — |
| DEF42925 | Certificate IV in Defence Public Affairs | DEF | — |
| DEF43122 | Certificate IV in Digital Forensics | DEF | — |
| DEF50120 | Diploma of Explosive Ordnance Manufacture | DEF | — |
| DEF50317 | Diploma of Compliance | DEF | — |
| DEF50320 | Diploma of Explosives | DEF | — |
| DEF50420 | Diploma of Simulator Maintenance Management | DEF | — |
| DEF50422 | Diploma of Defence Paralegal Services | DEF | — |
| DEF50525 | Diploma of Defence Public Affairs | DEF | — |
| DEF50722 | Diploma of Range Control and Management | DEF | — |
| DEF50817 | Diploma of Defence Financial Management | DEF | — |
| DEF50922 | Diploma of Test and Evaluation | DEF | — |
| DEF51022 | Diploma of Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental | DEF | — |
| DEF51115 | Diploma of Leadership | DEF | — |
| DEF53122 | Diploma of Digital Forensics | DEF | — |
| DEF53415 | Diploma of Institutional and Operational Chaplaincy | DEF | — |
| DEF80120 | Graduate Diploma of Explosives | DEF | — |
| DEF80220 | Graduate Certificate in Explosives | DEF | — |
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