Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture

Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture

Qualification
National Code:
DEF32115
State Code:
AWW7
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
Eighteen (18) units of competency are required for this qualification:
- four (4) core units
- fourteen (14) elective units

Choose a minimum of twelve (12) 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.

Where a pre-requisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol ∟.

The pre-requisite 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
AUK29 BSBWHS301 Maintain workplace safety 20 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 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
AVS18 DEFEXO023 Assemble and disassemble explosive components 0 Unit of competency
D4972 TLIB3006A Carry out inspection of vehicles designed to carry special loads 30 Unit of competency
AVS28 DEFEXO008 Conduct explosives inspection 0 Unit of competency
AVO61 DEFWHS013 Control entry to confined spaces 0 Unit of competency
AVR85 DEFEXO101 Dispose of explosives 0 Unit of competency
AVR83 DEFEXO103 Dispose of non-explosive dangerous goods 0 Unit of competency
D5557 PUAEMR009B Facilitate emergency risk assessment 80 Unit of competency
AVS19 DEFEXO022 Fuze and defuze explosive ordnance 0 Unit of competency
D5078 TLID3015A Identify and label explosives and dangerous goods 20 Unit of competency
AVS00 DEFEXO066 Inspect explosive facilities 0 Unit of competency
W8830 PMAOHS310B Investigate incidents 30 Unit of competency
D5069 TLID2016A Load and unload explosives and dangerous goods 30 Unit of competency
AVO60 DEFWHS014 Monitor and report on hazardous substances safety 0 Unit of competency
W8864 PMAOPS300B Operate a production unit 40 Unit of competency
W8869 PMAOPS305B Operate process control systems 60 Unit of competency
S8273 TLIC3063A Operate vehicle carrying special loads 40 Unit of competency
AVR04 DEFGEN024 Supervise engineering and logistic tasks 0 Unit of competency
AVO62 DEFWHS012 Test confined space environment 0 Unit of competency
AVR94 DEFEXO071 Test for the presence of explosive substances 0 Unit of competency
W8870 PMAOPS307B Transfer bulk fluids into/out of storage facility 50 Unit of competency
W8303 MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools 40 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
WD525 MSS403032A Analyse manual handling processes 50 Unit of competency
WD503 MSS402040A Apply 5S procedures 30 Unit of competency
AVR95 DEFEXO081 Apply a knowledge of the service environment 0 Unit of competency
WD496 MSS402001A Apply competitive systems and practices 40 Unit of competency
WD501 MSS402030A Apply cost factors to work practices 35 Unit of competency
WD500 MSS402021A Apply Just in Time procedures 30 Unit of competency
WD506 MSS402051A Apply quality standards 30 Unit of competency
WD499 MSS402020A Apply quick changeover procedures 30 Unit of competency
D5127 TLIF2012A Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives 30 Unit of competency
WD538 MSS404052A Apply statistics to operational processes 40 Unit of competency
WE467 PUAEMR027 Assess operational risk 25 Unit of competency
WD543 MSS404082A Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy 50 Unit of competency
S8292 TLIF1002B Conduct housekeeping activities 20 Unit of competency
WD512 MSS402081A Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy 30 Unit of competency
WE471 PUAEMR031 Design emergency management exercises 40 Unit of competency
AVR84 DEFEXO102 Destroy unexploded ordnance 0 Unit of competency
WD514 MSS403002A Ensure process improvements are sustained 50 Unit of competency
WD521 MSS403021A Facilitate a Just in Time system 50 Unit of competency
WD530 MSS403040A Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S 50 Unit of competency
WD518 MSS403010A Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices 50 Unit of competency
W8256 MSAPMOHS300A Facilitate the implementation of OHS for a work group 40 Unit of competency
WD540 MSS404060A Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team 50 Unit of competency
WD541 MSS404061A Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area 50 Unit of competency
WD513 MSS403001A Implement competitive systems and practices 50 Unit of competency
WD524 MSS403030A Improve cost factors in work practices 50 Unit of competency
WD502 MSS402031A Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements 30 Unit of competency
AVS02 DEFEXO064 Load and unload platforms 0 Unit of competency
WE470 PUAEMR030 Manage and evaluate emergency management exercises 40 Unit of competency
WD498 MSS402010A Manage the impact of change on own work 40 Unit of competency
WD535 MSS403051A Mistake proof an operational process 50 Unit of competency
WD505 MSS402050A Monitor process capability 30 Unit of competency
D5067 TLID2012A Operate specialised load shifting equipment 40 Unit of competency
D1021 BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
AVS34 DEFEXO002 Respond to fire 0 Unit of competency
AVQ46 DEFMIL089 Shift loads manually utilising non-motorised equipment 0 Unit of competency
WD497 MSS402002A Sustain process improvements 40 Unit of competency
WD542 MSS404081A Undertake proactive maintenance analyses 50 Unit of competency
WD537 MSS404050A Undertake process capability improvements 50 Unit of competency
WD511 MSS402080A Undertake root cause analysis 30 Unit of competency
WD509 MSS402060A Use planning software systems in operations 30 Unit of competency
WD510 MSS402061A Use SCADA systems in operations 30 Unit of competency
W8994 MSACMT270A Use sustainable energy practices 30 Unit of competency
AVR22 DEFGEN006 Work with equity and diversity 0 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWX0 DEF32312 Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFU2 DEF30220 Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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