Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance
Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance
DEF42115
AWY5
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/10/2015 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies in explosive ordnance maintenance.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Seventeen (17) units of competency are required for this qualification:- four (4) core units
- thirteen (13) elective units
Choose a minimum of eleven (11) electives from the list below, of which at least seven (7) must be taken from Group A.
No more than one (1) HLTAID unit from this list can be used for this qualification.
Choose the remaining two (2) electives from the list below or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect the occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. Seek further advice on selecting imported units of competency in the DEF Implementation Guide.
Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUK29 | BSBWHS301 | Maintain workplace safety | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5061 | TLID1001A | Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVS35 | DEFEXO001 | Work safely with explosive ordnance | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVR22 | DEFGEN006 | Work with equity and diversity | 0 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Specialisation Units
At least seven (7) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B General Elective Units
Up to six (6) units may be chosen from Group B. No more than one (1) HLTAID unit from this list can be used for this qualification.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWY4 | DEF40412 | Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFU4 | DEF40120 | Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance | Qualification |
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