Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance

Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance

Qualification
National Code:
DEF30120
State Code:
BFU7
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 maintenance.
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 four (4) 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

At least four (4) 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
AVR15 DEFGEN014 Act as a range safety officer on a permanent range 0 Unit of competency
AWM24 TLIF2012 Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives 30 Unit of competency
AVS18 DEFEXO023 Assemble and disassemble explosive components 0 Unit of competency
AVS20 DEFEXO021 Breakdown explosive ordnance 0 Unit of competency
AWN18 TLIB3006 Carry out inspection of vehicles designed to carry special loads 30 Unit of competency
AVS28 DEFEXO008 Conduct explosives inspection 0 Unit of competency
AVQ20 DEFMIL127 Conduct range practices 0 Unit of competency
AVR21 DEFGEN007 Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment 0 Unit of competency
AVR84 DEFEXO102 Destroy unexploded ordnance 0 Unit of competency
AVR85 DEFEXO101 Dispose of explosives 0 Unit of competency
AVS33 DEFEXO003 Establish and maintain the safety and security of explosive warehouses and workshops 0 Unit of competency
AVR98 DEFEXO068 Establish and operate an explosive field storage site 0 Unit of competency
AVS19 DEFEXO022 Fuze and defuze explosive ordnance 0 Unit of competency
AWM62 TLID3015 Identify and label explosives/dangerous goods 20 Unit of competency
AVS00 DEFEXO066 Inspect explosive facilities 0 Unit of competency
AWM71 TLID2016 Load and unload explosives/dangerous goods 30 Unit of competency
AVS02 DEFEXO064 Load and unload platforms 0 Unit of competency
AVS03 DEFEXO063 Operate a large quantity explosives facility 0 Unit of competency
AWM90 TLIC3063 Operate vehicle carrying special loads 40 Unit of competency
AWM58 TLID3027 Prepare for transport of dangerous goods 40 Unit of competency
AVR04 DEFGEN024 Supervise engineering and logistic tasks 0 Unit of competency
AVR94 DEFEXO071 Test for the presence of explosive substances 0 Unit of competency
AVR23 DEFGEN008 Treat risk within Defence at an operational level 0 Unit of competency
3. Group B General Elective Units

Up to nine (9) 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
AWN48 TLIA3015 Complete receival/despatch documentation 40 Unit of competency
AVS24 DEFEXO012 Conduct electrical/electronic circuitry tests 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
AVJ62 TLIE3002 Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions 15 Unit of competency
OCG44 DEFEXO017 Examine and certify free from explosives 0 Unit of competency
AVS22 DEFEXO014 Gauge explosives 0 Unit of competency
AVS29 DEFEXO007 Monitor explosive ordnance environmental conditions 0 Unit of competency
AWM74 TLID2012 Operate specialised load shifting equipment 40 Unit of competency
AVS31 DEFEXO005 Package explosives 0 Unit of competency
AVL01 TLIA2022 Participate in stocktakes 35 Unit of competency
OCE15 BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices 30 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OCG43 DEFEXO019 Refurbish explosives packaging 0 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
AWY1 DEF32315 Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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