Skill set Outline
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14/09/2026 3:14 AM AWST
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Defence Heavy Vehicle Recovery Skill Set
Defence Heavy Vehicle Recovery Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
DEFSS00013
DEFSS00013
State Code
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TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
17/08/2017
Current Release Date
17/08/2017
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 | 17/08/2017 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set allows for the attainment of competencies required to recover heavy vehicles and equipment that have become bogged or broken down, and due to terrain or environmental factors, cannot be extracted by other means.
Pathway Information
The DEFSS00013 Defence Heavy Vehicle Recovery Skill Set is part of the DEF 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 covers the competency required by Defence personnel to recover equipment and vehicles that have become bogged or broken down, and due to terrain or environmental factors cannot be extracted by other means. Typically, operations are conducted by personnel 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 DEF Defence Training Package for work in recovering heavy vehicles and equipment that have become bogged or broken down and which, due environmental factors, cannot be extracted by other means.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBD15 | DEFVEH001 | Conduct recovery vehicle operations in a field environment | 0 | Unit of competency |
| BBC06 | DEFVEH002 | Extract disabled equipment using winching techniques in a field environment | 0 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC253 | DEFSS00003 | Defence heavy vehicle recovery | Skill set |