Qualification Outline

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Graduate Diploma of Explosive Ordnance

Graduate Diploma of Explosive Ordnance

Qualification
National Code:
DEF82115
State Code:
AWW4
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0999 - Other Society And Culture
Original TGA Release Date
22/10/2015
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Stream of Study
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
0
Duration
—
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2015
VET Act Conditions
—
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.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Eight (8) units of competency are required for this qualification:
- two (2) core units
- six (6) elective units

Choose a minimum of four (4) electives from the list below, of which at least two (2) 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

The following two (2) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVR92 DEFEXO083 Apply explosive ordnance design principles 0 Unit of competency
AVS35 DEFEXO001 Work safely with explosive ordnance 0 Unit of competency
2. Group A Specialisation Units

At least two (2) 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
AVR86 DEFEXO089 Assess specific explosives as being safe and suitable for transport 0 Unit of competency
AVR88 DEFEXO087 Assess the safety and suitability for service of explosives 0 Unit of competency
AVR87 DEFEXO088 Conduct explosive capability analysis 0 Unit of competency
AVR63 DEFEXO126 Conduct post blast analysis 0 Unit of competency
WD597 MSS408006A Develop and refine systems for continuous improvement in operations 70 Unit of competency
AVR72 DEFEXO114 Develop explosive ordnance disposal techniques and render safe procedures 0 Unit of competency
WD598 MSS408007A Develop problem solving capability of an organisation 70 Unit of competency
WD596 MSS408005A Develop the learning processes of the operations organisation 70 Unit of competency
AVR62 DEFEXO127 Predict and confirm explosive effects 0 Unit of competency
3. Group B General Elective Units

The remainder of units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVO76 DEFTST007 Apply knowledge of test and evaluation processes 0 Unit of competency
C8244 PSPPOL601A Develop public policy 80 Unit of competency
AVR02 DEFGEN026 Manage engineering and logistic operations 0 Unit of competency
AUH42 BSBMGT608 Manage innovation and continuous improvement 60 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWY9 DEF80212 Graduate Diploma of Explosive Ordnance Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFV1 DEF80120 Graduate Diploma of Explosives Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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