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Survival Skill Set

Survival Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
DEFSS00011
State Code
AD269
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
22/10/2015
Current Release Date
22/10/2015
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
08/03/2019
Nominal Hours
0
Duration
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 22/10/2015 Current Approved
Description
This skill set provides a set of skills to survive for a significant period of time under food restrictions and in the absence of normal living conditions. For example; a person parachuting from a downed plane into a remote and/or hostile environment.
Pathway Information
These units may provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the Defence Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set applies to people who are required to survive in a remote environment with little or no resources.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies meet the industry standards for surviving in a remote environment.
General notes
No information