Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 4:50 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental

Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental

Qualification
National Code:
DEF40420
State Code:
BFU5
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0999 - Other Society And Culture
Original TGA Release Date
26/10/2020
Approved Date
21/12/2020
Stream of Study
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
0
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/10/2020
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 26/10/2020 Current Approved
Description

This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies in explosive ordnance proof and experimental operations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fourteen (14) units of competency are required for this qualification:
- Two (2) core units
- Twelve (12) elective units

Choose a minimum of ten (10) electives from the list below, of which at least seven (7) must be taken from Group A.

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 two (2) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVJ76 TLID1001 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods 20 Unit of competency
AVS35 DEFEXO001 Work safely with explosive ordnance 0 Unit of competency
2. Group A: Specialisation units

A minimum of seven (7) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVR47 DEFEXO153 Acquire data related to environment 0 Unit of competency
AVR46 DEFEXO154 Acquire data related to imagery 0 Unit of competency
AVR50 DEFEXO151 Acquire data related to pressure 0 Unit of competency
AVR48 DEFEXO152 Acquire data related to time 0 Unit of competency
AVR49 DEFEXO150 Acquire data related to velocity 0 Unit of competency
AVR93 DEFEXO082 Apply a knowledge of explosives 0 Unit of competency
AVR95 DEFEXO081 Apply a knowledge of the service environment 0 Unit of competency
AVR68 DEFEXO121 Assess explosive firings 0 Unit of competency
AVR54 DEFEXO146 Conduct dynamic other calibre tests 0 Unit of competency
AVR56 DEFEXO145 Conduct dynamic small arms tests 0 Unit of competency
AVR53 DEFEXO147 Conduct environmental tests 0 Unit of competency
AVR55 DEFEXO144 Conduct static tests 0 Unit of competency
AVO79 DEFTST003 Conduct testing processes 0 Unit of competency
AVR44 DEFEXO156 Operate small watercraft 0 Unit of competency
AVR67 DEFEXO122 Plan explosive trials 0 Unit of competency
AVQ63 DEFMIL063 Produce meteorological data 0 Unit of competency
AVR45 DEFEXO155 Provide survey data for proof and experimental firing 0 Unit of competency
3. Group B: General elective units

Up to five (5) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVR15 DEFGEN014 Act as a range safety officer on a permanent range 0 Unit of competency
AVR14 DEFGEN015 Conduct basic range practices on a permanent range 0 Unit of competency
AVQ20 DEFMIL127 Conduct range practices 0 Unit of competency
AVR21 DEFGEN007 Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment 0 Unit of competency
AVR05 DEFGEN025 Control engineering and logistic processes 0 Unit of competency
AVO61 DEFWHS013 Control entry to confined spaces 0 Unit of competency
AVO63 DEFWHS011 Enter confined space 0 Unit of competency
AVS33 DEFEXO003 Establish and maintain the safety and security of explosive warehouses and workshops 0 Unit of competency
AVO65 DEFWHS010 Identify confined space 0 Unit of competency
AVJ25 TLIF4007 Implement and coordinate accident-emergency procedures 40 Unit of competency
OCE13 BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 35 Unit of competency
OCD83 BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs 40 Unit of competency
AWM71 TLID2016 Load and unload explosives/dangerous goods 30 Unit of competency
AVQ22 DEFMIL128 Manage range practices and qualifications 0 Unit of competency
OAZ11 PUAFER004 Respond to facility emergencies 5 Unit of competency
AVR04 DEFGEN024 Supervise engineering and logistic tasks 0 Unit of competency
AVR20 DEFGEN010 Supervise equity and diversity in the workplace 0 Unit of competency
AVQ57 DEFMIL069 Supervise indirect fire weapons 0 Unit of competency
AVQ11 DEFMIL136 Supervise the operation of direct fire support weapons 0 Unit of competency
AVQ14 DEFMIL135 Supervise the operation of mortars 0 Unit of competency
AVO62 DEFWHS012 Test confined space environment 0 Unit of competency
AVR23 DEFGEN008 Treat risk within Defence at an operational level 0 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXA0 DEF42215 Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHY9 DEF41122 Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information