Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance

Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance

Qualification
National Code:
DEF40120
State Code:
BFU4
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
Unspecified
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 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.

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

A minimum of five (5) elective units must be selected from Group A.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVR93 DEFEXO082 Apply a knowledge of explosives 0 Unit of competency
AVR68 DEFEXO121 Assess explosive firings 0 Unit of competency
AVR61 DEFEXO128 Conduct explosive firings 0 Unit of competency
AVR66 DEFEXO123 Conduct explosive trials 0 Unit of competency
AVR05 DEFGEN025 Control engineering and logistic processes 0 Unit of competency
AVJ25 TLIF4007 Implement and coordinate accident-emergency procedures 40 Unit of competency
OCG39 DEFEXO018 License explosive facilities and potential explosion sites 0 Unit of competency
AVS17 DEFEXO043 Maintain actuating devices 0 Unit of competency
AVS10 DEFEXO048 Maintain aerial delivered ordnance 0 Unit of competency
AVS07 DEFEXO051 Maintain aircraft egress systems 0 Unit of competency
AVS06 DEFEXO052 Maintain cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems 0 Unit of competency
AVS09 DEFEXO050 Maintain demolition stores 0 Unit of competency
AVS13 DEFEXO046 Maintain free flight rockets 0 Unit of competency
AVS15 DEFEXO041 Maintain grenades 0 Unit of competency
AVS14 DEFEXO045 Maintain guided weapons 0 Unit of competency
AVS11 DEFEXO047 Maintain gun ammunition 0 Unit of competency
AVS08 DEFEXO049 Maintain mines 0 Unit of competency
AVS16 DEFEXO042 Maintain mortar ammunition 0 Unit of competency
AVS12 DEFEXO044 Maintain pyrotechnics and countermeasures 0 Unit of competency
AVR65 DEFEXO124 Perform explosive tests, measurements and analyses 0 Unit of competency
AVR67 DEFEXO122 Plan explosive trials 0 Unit of competency
3. Group B: General elective units

Up to eight (8) 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
AVR15 DEFGEN014 Act as a range safety officer on a permanent range 0 Unit of competency
AVR95 DEFEXO081 Apply a knowledge of the service environment 0 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
AVQ20 DEFMIL127 Conduct range practices 0 Unit of competency
AVR21 DEFGEN007 Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment 0 Unit of competency
AVL00 TLIA3023 Coordinate stocktakes 20 Unit of competency
AVR83 DEFEXO103 Dispose of non-explosive dangerous goods 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
AVJ62 TLIE3002 Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions 15 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
OCE13 BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 35 Unit of competency
AVS00 DEFEXO066 Inspect explosive facilities 0 Unit of competency
AWM71 TLID2016 Load and unload explosives/dangerous goods 30 Unit of competency
AWM90 TLIC3063 Operate vehicle carrying special loads 40 Unit of competency
OCF72 BSBAUD411 Participate in quality audits 35 Unit of competency
AVL01 TLIA2022 Participate in stocktakes 35 Unit of competency
AWM58 TLID3027 Prepare for transport of dangerous goods 40 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OAZ11 PUAFER004 Respond to facility emergencies 5 Unit of competency
AVR04 DEFGEN024 Supervise engineering and logistic tasks 0 Unit of competency
AVR20 DEFGEN010 Supervise equity and diversity in the workplace 0 Unit of competency
AVR23 DEFGEN008 Treat risk within Defence at an operational level 0 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWY5 DEF42115 Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Maintenance Qualification
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Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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