Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Explosive Ordnance Manufacture

Diploma of Explosive Ordnance Manufacture

Qualification
National Code:
DEF50120
State Code:
BFU9
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 manufacture.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fourteen (14) units of competency are required for this qualification:
- Two (2) core units
- Twelve (12) elective units

Choose a minimum of 10 electives from the list below, of which at least 5 must be taken from Group A.

Choose the remaining 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 ∟ on TGA.

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 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) 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
AXM25 PMASUP540 Analyse equipment performance 50 Unit of competency
AVR93 DEFEXO082 Apply a knowledge of explosives 0 Unit of competency
AVR92 DEFEXO083 Apply explosive ordnance design principles 0 Unit of competency
OAZ34 PUAEMR002 Assess emergency risk 50 Unit of competency
OAZ30 PUAEMR006 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
OAZ23 PUAEMR013 Design emergency management exercises 40 Unit of competency
AVR64 DEFEXO125 Determine the properties of explosives 0 Unit of competency
OAZ33 PUAEMR003 Develop treatment options for emergency risk 50 Unit of competency
AVR60 DEFEXO129 Develop unique explosives 0 Unit of competency
OAZ35 PUAEMR001 Establish context for emergency risk assessment 50 Unit of competency
OCG39 DEFEXO018 License explosive facilities and potential explosion sites 0 Unit of competency
OAZ25 PUAEMR011 Manage and evaluate emergency management exercises 40 Unit of competency
AVR02 DEFGEN026 Manage engineering and logistic operations 0 Unit of competency
OAZ32 PUAEMR004 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
OAZ31 PUAEMR005 Treat operational risk 25 Unit of competency
AXO28 MSMOPS401 Trial new process or product 26 Unit of competency
AXN84 MSMWHS210 Undertake first response to non-fire incidents 26 Unit of competency
3. Group B: General elective units

Up to seven (7) 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
OAS94 MSS405008 Analyse and map a value stream 60 Unit of competency
AVR95 DEFEXO081 Apply a knowledge of the service environment 0 Unit of competency
OAS72 MSS404054 Apply statistics to operational processes 40 Unit of competency
OAS69 MSS405064 Determine and establish information collection requirements and processes 60 Unit of competency
OAS81 MSS405054 Determine and improve process capability 60 Unit of competency
BAJ93 MSS405021 Develop a Just in Time system 60 Unit of competency
BAJ75 MSS405081 Develop a proactive maintenance strategy 60 Unit of competency
BAK03 MSS405004 Develop business plans in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices 60 Unit of competency
BAK06 MSS405001 Develop competitive systems and practices for an organisation 60 Unit of competency
BAJ94 MSS405020 Develop quick changeover procedures 60 Unit of competency
OAF53 MSS015022 Develop strategies for more sustainable use of resources 70 Unit of competency
OAF52 MSS405086 Develop sustainable energy practices 60 Unit of competency
OAS79 MSS405063 Develop the application of enterprise control systems in an organisation 60 Unit of competency
OBA88 BSBWHS521 Ensure a safe workplace for a work area 50 Unit of competency
OCE23 BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement 55 Unit of competency
BAJ76 MSS405075 Facilitate the development of a new product 60 Unit of competency
OCE13 BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 35 Unit of competency
OAX49 PUATEA003 Lead, manage and develop teams 50 Unit of competency
OAZ66 PUACOM007 Liaise with other organisations 20 Unit of competency
BAJ85 MSS405040 Manage 5S system in an organisation 60 Unit of competency
OAS92 MSS405009 Manage a value stream 60 Unit of competency
OCF06 BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans 50 Unit of competency
OCF92 BSBLDR522 Manage people performance 65 Unit of competency
OCD50 BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development 55 Unit of competency
OCD89 BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness 55 Unit of competency
BAJ89 MSS405030 Optimise cost of a product or service 60 Unit of competency
OAZ72 PUACOM002 Provide services to clients 15 Unit of competency
AVS34 DEFEXO002 Respond to fire 0 Unit of competency
BAJ88 MSS405031 Undertake value analysis of product or process costs in terms of customer requirements 60 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWX6 DEF52215 Diploma of Explosive Ordnance Manufacture Qualification
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Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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