Skill set Outline
Information current as of
14/09/2026 5:25 AM AWST
14/09/2026 5:25 AM AWST
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Defence heavy vehicle recovery
Defence heavy vehicle recovery
Skill set
National Code
DEFSS00003
DEFSS00003
State Code
AC253
AC253
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Approved Date
—
Nominal Hours
—
Duration
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Description
Not applicable.
Pathway Information
This skill set is stand-alone and does not provide credit towards a specific qualification.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Target Group
This skill set covers the competency required to recover equipment and vehicles which have become bogged or broken down and due to terrain or environmental factors, cannot be extracted by other means.
Typically, operations are conducted by individuals acting independently or in charge of a small team, operating in remote environments isolated from assistance or supervision.
Typically, operations are conducted by individuals acting independently or in charge of a small team, operating in remote environments isolated from assistance or supervision.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This skill set meets industry requirements as specified in the DEF12 Defence Training Package for work in the area of recovering equipment and vehicles which, due environmental factors, cannot be extracted by other means.
General notes
Schedule
No information
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD728 | DEFSS00013 | Defence Heavy Vehicle Recovery Skill Set | Skill set |