Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Explosive Ordnance Manufacture

Diploma of Explosive Ordnance Manufacture

Qualification
National Code:
DEF52215
State Code:
AWX6
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
Unspecified
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 manufacture.

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

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Sixteen (16) units of competency are required for this qualification:
- Four (4) core units
- Twelve (12) elective units

Choose a minimum of ten (10) 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. Seek further advice on selecting imported units of competency in the DEF Implementation Guide.

Where a prerequisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol ∟.

The prerequisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification.

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
AUM01 BSBWHS501 Ensure a safe workplace 50 Unit of competency
D5061 TLID1001A Shift materials safely using manual handling methods 20 Unit of competency
W9039 MSAPMOHS210B Undertake first response to non-fire incidents 26 Unit of competency
AVS35 DEFEXO001 Work safely with explosive ordnance 0 Unit of competency
2. Group A Specialisation Units

At least five (5) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVR93 DEFEXO082 Apply a knowledge of explosives 0 Unit of competency
AVR92 DEFEXO083 Apply explosive ordnance design principles 0 Unit of competency
WE463 PUAEMR023 Assess emergency risk 50 Unit of competency
WE467 PUAEMR027 Assess operational risk 25 Unit of competency
AVR61 DEFEXO128 Conduct explosive firings 0 Unit of competency
AVR66 DEFEXO123 Conduct explosive trials 0 Unit of competency
AVR97 DEFEXO070 Conduct technical explosive investigations 0 Unit of competency
WE471 PUAEMR031 Design emergency management exercises 40 Unit of competency
AVR64 DEFEXO125 Determine the properties of explosives 0 Unit of competency
WE464 PUAEMR024 Develop treatment options for emergency risk 50 Unit of competency
AVR60 DEFEXO129 Develop unique explosives 0 Unit of competency
WE462 PUAEMR022 Establish context for emergency risk assessment 50 Unit of competency
AVR99 DEFEXO067 License explosive facilities and potential explosive sites 0 Unit of competency
WE470 PUAEMR030 Manage and evaluate emergency management exercises 40 Unit of competency
AVR02 DEFGEN026 Manage engineering and logistic operations 0 Unit of competency
WE465 PUAEMR025 Manage risk treatment implementation 50 Unit of competency
AVR65 DEFEXO124 Perform explosive tests, measurements and analyses 0 Unit of competency
AVR67 DEFEXO122 Plan explosive trials 0 Unit of competency
WE466 PUAEMR026 Treat operational risk 25 Unit of competency
W8270 MSAPMOPS401A Trial new process or product 26 Unit of competency
3. Group B General Elective Units

Up to seven (7) 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
WD546 MSS405002A Analyse and map a value stream 60 Unit of competency
W8960 PMASUP540B Analyse equipment performance 50 Unit of competency
AVR95 DEFEXO081 Apply a knowledge of the service environment 0 Unit of competency
WD538 MSS404052A Apply statistics to operational processes 40 Unit of competency
WD572 MSS405061A Determine and establish information collection requirements and processes 60 Unit of competency
WD568 MSS405050A Determine and improve process capability 60 Unit of competency
WD558 MSS405021A Develop a Just in Time system 60 Unit of competency
WD576 MSS405081A Develop a proactive maintenance strategy 60 Unit of competency
WD574 MSS405070A Develop and manage sustainable energy practices 60 Unit of competency
WD548 MSS405004A Develop business plans in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices 60 Unit of competency
WD545 MSS405001A Develop competitive systems and practices for an organisation 60 Unit of competency
WD557 MSS405020A Develop quick changeover procedures 60 Unit of competency
D7731 MSS015002A Develop strategies for more sustainable use of resources 70 Unit of competency
WD571 MSS405060A Develop the application of enterprise control systems in an organisation 60 Unit of competency
AUL24 BSBMGT516 Facilitate continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
WD575 MSS405075A Facilitate the development of a new product 60 Unit of competency
D1022 BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
AUH47 BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness 50 Unit of competency
D5571 PUATEA003B Lead, manage and develop teams 50 Unit of competency
D2756 PUACOM007B Liaise with other organisations 20 Unit of competency
WD566 MSS405040A Manage 5S system in an organisation 60 Unit of competency
WD547 MSS405003A Manage a value stream 60 Unit of competency
AUJ03 BSBMGT517 Manage operational plan 50 Unit of competency
AUI44 BSBMGT502 Manage people performance 50 Unit of competency
AUK69 BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development 50 Unit of competency
WD562 MSS405030A Optimise cost of a product or service 60 Unit of competency
C2984 PUACOM002B Provide services to clients 15 Unit of competency
AVS34 DEFEXO002 Respond to fire 0 Unit of competency
WD563 MSS405031A Undertake value analysis of product or process costs in terms of customer requirements 60 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWW8 DEF51312 Diploma of Explosive Ordnance Manufacture Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFU9 DEF50120 Diploma of Explosive Ordnance Manufacture Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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