Defence Force Member - Other Ranks
OSCA 451131·ANZSCO 441111
17,800
7.8%
17.5%
27 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Defence Force Member - Other Ranks is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Operations, Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Operations, Certificate IV in Test and Evaluation, and Diploma of Explosives.
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There is no single national fee or length for training that leads to Defence Force Member - Other Ranks. Each provider sets its own price, study mode, and entry rules. Those rules can include past study, an English level, work experience, or an interview. Check the AQF level, and whether you study in Australia or online, before you enquire.
About this career
Provides specialised military services to the Australian Defence Force.
What they typically do
- Guards airfields and other Defence Force bases as directed by superiors
- Serves as an infantry soldier
- Erects bridges, builds field defences, constructs temporary roads, clears minefields, repairs airfields, and demolishes targets using explosives
- Crews armoured fighting vehicles
- Operates artillery, ground and surface-based defence systems, shipboard weapons, and other advanced specialist military weapons and equipment
- Provides firepower and ground-based air defence
- Establishes and maintains command, control and communications equipment and facilities
- Conducts surveillance, reconnaissance and boarding operations
- Maintains personal arms and ammunition
- Provides support in combat and non-combat operations such as peacekeeping and disaster recovery
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Defence Force Member - Other Ranks.
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Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Operations
DEF30320 · AQF 3 · 1 providers
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Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Operations
DEF40320 · AQF 4 · 1 providers
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Certificate IV in Test and Evaluation
DEF41022 · AQF 4 · 1 providers
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Diploma of Explosives
DEF50320 · AQF 5 · 2 providers
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Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture
DEF40220 · AQF 4 · 2 providers
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Certificate III in Field Petroleum Operations
DEF30117 · AQF 3 · 0 providers
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Certificate IV in Psychological Support
DEF40317 · AQF 4 · 0 providers
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Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance
DEF40120 · AQF 4 · 2 providers
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Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental
DEF41122 · AQF 4 · 2 providers
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Diploma of Enterprise Architecture Practice
DEF50217 · AQF 5 · 1 providers
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Certificate II in Explosive Ordnance
DEF20120 · AQF 2 · 2 providers
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Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture
DEF30220 · AQF 3 · 1 providers
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Diploma of Leadership
DEF51115 · AQF 5 · 2 providers
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Diploma of Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental
DEF51022 · AQF 5 · 1 providers
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Diploma of Explosive Ordnance Manufacture
DEF50120 · AQF 5 · 1 providers
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Certificate II in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture
DEF20220 · AQF 2 · 1 providers
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Certificate IV in Performance Based Contracting
DEF40917 · AQF 4 · 0 providers
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Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental
DEF30420 · AQF 3 · 2 providers
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Graduate Diploma of Explosives
DEF80120 · AQF 8 · 0 providers
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Certificate IV in Defence Financial Administration
DEF40817 · AQF 4 · 0 providers
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Graduate Certificate in Explosives
DEF80220 · AQF 8 · 1 providers
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Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance
DEF30120 · AQF 3 · 2 providers
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Certificate II in Defence Skills
DEF20326 · AQF 2 · 0 providers
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Certificate I in Defence Skills
DEF10126 · AQF 1 · 2 providers