Publication:Sea Talk Autumn 2006/Sailors' leadership, management and personal development training
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Sailors' Leadership, Management And Personal Development (LMPD) Training
By LEUT Theresa Cunningham
Courses available to all sailors through Training Authority-Initial Training and Leadership Management (TA-ITLM) provide knowledge and an insight into what makes the ADF in general, and the RAN in particular, function effectively.
Leadership and management concepts are developed and practically illustrated.
Common subject areas across the Sailors LMPD continuum include:
- Leadership
- Effective communication
- Time management and delegation
- Leading change
- Team development
- Team management and
- Extending and developing the team.
Civilian Accreditation
As a result of the mapping of sailor LMPD training recently conducted, the following accreditation has been achieved (backdated to 2002 when the old qualifications expired):
Certificate IV in Business (Frontline Management) awarded for completion of JSLMC and satisfactory Sailor Performance Appraisal Report (SPAR) - AC833-21.
Statement of Attainment towards the Diploma of Business (Frontline Management) awarded to Petty Officers for completion of SSMC and satisfactory SPAR.
Diploma of Business (Frontline Management) awarded to Chief Petty Officers for completion of CPO Leadership Development Program (CLDP) and satisfactory SPAR.
Sailors LMPD Continuum
LMPD training is now provided for sailors at three distinct levels, namely the Junior Sailor's Leadership and Management Course (JSLMC), Senior Sailors Management Course (SSMC) and the CPO Leadership Development Program (CLDP).
The first course undertaken is the JSLMC. This is a three-week course conducted at both (Sailors' Leadership Management Facility (SLMF)-E (Bldg 67 Garden Island)) and SLMF-W (HMAS Stirling).
Junior sailors leadership
The JSLMC is open to the rank of LS with seniority of 12 months and all POs. It covers topics such as leadership and management skills, interpersonal communication skills, OHS for supervisors and managing change. The course is a mandatory requirement for promotion to Petty Officer.
If you have already completed the old Leading Seaman Leadership Course (LSLC) or Petty Officer's Management Course (POMC) there is no need to enrol for the JSLMC. To enrol in the JSLMC, you need to have your Ship's Training Coordinator/Divisional Staff complete a PT115 and send it to SLMF-E, Bldg 67, Garden Island or Fax (02) 9359 2966.
Senior sailors management
The second LMPD course undertaken is the SSMC. This course is a 12 month distance education course designed for the level of newly promoted Petty Officer to prepare them for the role of divisional senior sailor. The SSMC is open to all sailors from the rank of LS and above who have completed the JSLMC, POMC or LSLC; and contains the following modules: Planning and Time Management, Effective Communication 1, Defence Writing and Divisional scenario exercises.
You are able to do this course at any time, however remember that it can take up to 12 months and it is a pre-requisite for the CLDP. If you have already successfully completed the old Senior Sailors Advanced Staff Skills Course Ph 1 (SSASSC1) there is no requirement to do SSMC. If you are an officer candidate you may undertake SSMC at any rank to meet the English requirements for officer entry.
To enrol in SSMC, have your Ship's Training Co-ordinator / Divisional Staff complete a PT115 and forward it to the SSMC Cell, RANC, , or fax it to (02) 4429 7990. For more information E-mail ssassc1@defence.gov.au or call (02) 4429 7913.
Chiefs Leadership Development
The CLDP is an intensive three-week residential course conducted at HMAS Creswell. It's open to POs, but CPOs will have priority as the course is also a prerequisite for selection on the WO promotion board. The training covers modules including Effective Communication 2, Contemporary Leadership and Management issues, Managing OHS and Maritime Studies. A recent initiative has been the introduction of a passing out mess dinner, hosted by course members, conducted on the final evening of the course.
If you have completed SSASSC2 there is no requirement to complete this program.
Whilst the CLDP does include assessed staff skills components, this is just a small part of the overall course objectives. On successful completion, students gain an insight into wider contemporary RAN and ADF organisational issues and graduate with highly developed skills and knowledge that will enhance their professional performance as leaders and managers.
To enrol in the CLDP, have your ship's training coordinator/divisional staff complete a PT115 and send it to CLDP Cell, RANC, HMAS Creswell or fax it to 4429 7990 or (02) 4429 7811. Remember, you cannot enrol for this course unless you have successfully completed the SSMC or SSASSC1. For more information E-mail Mark.Tandy@defence.gov.au or call (02) 4429 7961.
For information on all sailor LMPD visit the HMAS Creswell website through the Navy Intranet site. Completion of these courses will not only make you a better sailor but they will also give you valuable skills in everyday life.
 SMN Daniel Millward throws a heaving line as HMAS Westralia arrives at Fleet Base East. Pic by ABPH Joanne Edwards |  Bridge QM LS Mark Smith conducting steering gear drills. Pic by ABPH Joanne Edwards |
