Qualification Outline
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Graduate Certificate In Explosive Ordnance
Graduate Certificate In Explosive Ordnance
DEF72115
AWZ9
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Eight (8) units of competency are required for this qualification:- two (2) core units
- six (6) elective units
Choose a minimum of three (3) electives from Group A.
Choose the remaining three (3) 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.
Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
1. Core Units
The following two (2) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVR93 | DEFEXO082 | Apply a knowledge of explosives | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVS35 | DEFEXO001 | Work safely with explosive ordnance | 0 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Specialisation Units
A minimum of three (3) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD581 | MSS407003A | Analyse process changes | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AVO75 | DEFTST006 | Analyse test data | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVR91 | DEFEXO084 | Apply knowledge of explosive chemistry | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVR89 | DEFEXO086 | Apply knowledge of explosive materials | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVR90 | DEFEXO085 | Apply knowledge of explosive physics | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVR05 | DEFGEN025 | Control engineering and logistic processes | 0 | Unit of competency |
| WD590 | MSS407012A | Lead a problem solving process to determine and solve root cause | 70 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B General Elective Units
The remainder of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5399 | TLIX4028A | Apply knowledge of logistics | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVO76 | DEFTST007 | Apply knowledge of test and evaluation processes | 0 | Unit of competency |
| WE471 | PUAEMR031 | Design emergency management exercises | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C8242 | PSPPOL501A | Develop organisation policy | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WE470 | PUAEMR030 | Manage and evaluate emergency management exercises | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWY2 | DEF80112 | Graduate Certificate In Explosive Ordnance | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFV2 | DEF80220 | Graduate Certificate In Explosives | Qualification |