Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Operations

Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Operations

Qualification
National Code:
DEF32415
State Code:
AXA2
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 operations.

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

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Seventeen (17) units of competency are required for this qualification:
- four (4) 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.

No more than one (1) HLTAID unit from this list can be used for this qualification.

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
AUK29 BSBWHS301 Maintain workplace safety 20 Unit of competency
D5061 TLID1001A Shift materials safely using manual handling methods 20 Unit of competency
AVS35 DEFEXO001 Work safely with explosive ordnance 0 Unit of competency
AVR22 DEFGEN006 Work with equity and diversity 0 Unit of competency
2. Group A Specialisation Units

At lease 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
D4972 TLIB3006A Carry out inspection of vehicles designed to carry special loads 30 Unit of competency
AVR78 DEFEXO108 Conduct military demolition operations 0 Unit of competency
AVR21 DEFGEN007 Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment 0 Unit of competency
AVR75 DEFEXO111 Conduct underwater explosive demolitions 0 Unit of competency
AVR84 DEFEXO102 Destroy unexploded ordnance 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
D5078 TLID3015A Identify and label explosives and dangerous goods 20 Unit of competency
AVR77 DEFEXO109 Lay and clear booby traps 0 Unit of competency
AVR76 DEFEXO110 Lay and clear mines 0 Unit of competency
D5069 TLID2016A Load and unload explosives and dangerous goods 30 Unit of competency
S8273 TLIC3063A Operate vehicle carrying special loads 40 Unit of competency
AVS01 DEFEXO065 Prepare and arm weapon systems 0 Unit of competency
AVR71 DEFEXO115 Supervise military explosive task 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 Group B. No more than one (1) HLTAID unit from this list can be used for this qualification.
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
D5127 TLIF2012A Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives 30 Unit of competency
WE463 PUAEMR023 Assess emergency risk 50 Unit of competency
WE467 PUAEMR027 Assess operational risk 25 Unit of competency
D4906 TLIA3015A Complete receival/despatch documentation 40 Unit of competency
AVR14 DEFGEN015 Conduct basic range practices on a permanent range 0 Unit of competency
AVS24 DEFEXO012 Conduct electrical/electronic circuitry tests 0 Unit of competency
AVS28 DEFEXO008 Conduct explosives inspection 0 Unit of competency
AVS26 DEFEXO010 Conduct explosives packaging inspection 0 Unit of competency
AVS23 DEFEXO013 Conduct external explosive ordnance maintenance 0 Unit of competency
S8292 TLIF1002B Conduct housekeeping activities 20 Unit of competency
AVQ75 DEFMIL024 Conduct military searches 0 Unit of competency
WE464 PUAEMR024 Develop treatment options for emergency risk 50 Unit of competency
WE462 PUAEMR022 Establish context for emergency risk assessment 50 Unit of competency
AVS32 DEFEXO004 Examine and certify free from explosives 0 Unit of competency
WE465 PUAEMR025 Manage risk treatment implementation 50 Unit of competency
AVS29 DEFEXO007 Monitor explosive ordnance environmental conditions 0 Unit of competency
D5067 TLID2012A Operate specialised load shifting equipment 40 Unit of competency
AVS31 DEFEXO005 Package explosives 0 Unit of competency
D1021 BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
D5082 TLID3027A Prepare for transport of dangerous goods 40 Unit of competency
WG731 HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support 10 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
AVS25 DEFEXO011 Refurbish explosives packaging 0 Unit of competency
D5575 PUAWER004B Respond to workplace emergencies 5 Unit of competency
WE466 PUAEMR026 Treat operational risk 25 Unit of competency
AVS30 DEFEXO006 Unpackage explosives 0 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWZ1 DEF30912 Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Operations Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFU0 DEF30320 Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Operations Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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