Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental

Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental

Qualification
National Code:
DEF30420
State Code:
BFU8
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
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
—
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
Fifteen (15) units of competency are required for this qualification:
- Two (2) core units
- Thirteen (13) elective units

Choose a minimum of eleven (11) electives from the list below, of which at least five (5) 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.

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 five (5) 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
AVR95 DEFEXO081 Apply a knowledge of the service environment 0 Unit of competency
AVS18 DEFEXO023 Assemble and disassemble explosive components 0 Unit of competency
AVS20 DEFEXO021 Breakdown explosive ordnance 0 Unit of competency
AVR21 DEFGEN007 Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment 0 Unit of competency
OCG44 DEFEXO017 Examine and certify free from explosives 0 Unit of competency
AVS19 DEFEXO022 Fuze and defuze explosive ordnance 0 Unit of competency
AVS02 DEFEXO064 Load and unload platforms 0 Unit of competency
AVR44 DEFEXO156 Operate small watercraft 0 Unit of competency
AVR51 DEFEXO149 Prepare explosives for metal hardening 0 Unit of competency
AVR52 DEFEXO148 Prepare explosives for proof tests 0 Unit of competency
AVR59 DEFEXO141 Prepare firing points 0 Unit of competency
AVR23 DEFGEN008 Treat risk within Defence at an operational level 0 Unit of competency
AVR57 DEFEXO143 Undertake firings of other calibre weapons 0 Unit of competency
AVR58 DEFEXO142 Undertake firings of small arms 0 Unit of competency
3. Group B General Elective Units

Up to eight (8) 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
AWM24 TLIF2012 Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives 30 Unit of competency
AWN48 TLIA3015 Complete receival/despatch documentation 40 Unit of competency
AVS24 DEFEXO012 Conduct electrical/electronic circuitry tests 0 Unit of competency
AVS28 DEFEXO008 Conduct explosives inspection 0 Unit of competency
OCG40 DEFEXO016 Conduct explosives packaging inspection 0 Unit of competency
AVS23 DEFEXO013 Conduct external explosive ordnance maintenance 0 Unit of competency
AVJ47 TLIF1002 Conduct housekeeping activities 20 Unit of competency
AVR83 DEFEXO103 Dispose of non-explosive dangerous goods 0 Unit of competency
AVS33 DEFEXO003 Establish and maintain the safety and security of explosive warehouses and workshops 0 Unit of competency
AVS21 DEFEXO015 Follow security procedures 0 Unit of competency
AVQ59 DEFMIL067 Maintain radar systems at field operator level 0 Unit of competency
AVS29 DEFEXO007 Monitor explosive ordnance environmental conditions 0 Unit of competency
AVP44 DEFSEN001 Operate a radar system 0 Unit of competency
AVQ76 DEFMIL023 Operate a radar to locate targets 0 Unit of competency
OAY03 PUAOPE013 Operate communications systems and equipment 15 Unit of competency
AWM74 TLID2012 Operate specialised load shifting equipment 40 Unit of competency
AVS31 DEFEXO005 Package explosives 0 Unit of competency
OCE15 BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices 30 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OAZ11 PUAFER004 Respond to facility emergencies 5 Unit of competency
AVS34 DEFEXO002 Respond to fire 0 Unit of competency
AVS30 DEFEXO006 Unpackage explosives 0 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWZ8 DEF32215 Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information