Qualification Outline

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Graduate Diploma of Explosives

Graduate Diploma of Explosives

Qualification
National Code:
DEF80120
State Code:
BFV1
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.
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.

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
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

A minimum of 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
BAJ54 MSS408006 Develop and refine systems for improvement in operations 70 Unit of competency
AVR72 DEFEXO114 Develop explosive ordnance disposal techniques and render safe procedures 0 Unit of competency
BAJ55 MSS408005 Develop knowledge systems and learning processes for an organisation 70 Unit of competency
BAJ53 MSS408007 Develop problem solving capability of an organisation 70 Unit of competency
AVR62 DEFEXO127 Predict and confirm explosive effects 0 Unit of competency
3. Group B: General elective units

Up to four (4) 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
AVO76 DEFTST007 Apply knowledge of test and evaluation processes 0 Unit of competency
AWU12 PSPPCY008 Develop public policy 80 Unit of competency
AVR02 DEFGEN026 Manage engineering and logistic operations 0 Unit of competency
OCE21 BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement 65 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWW4 DEF82115 Graduate Diploma of Explosive Ordnance Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information