Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture

Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture

Qualification
National Code:
DEF40220
State Code:
BFV4
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
Sixteen (16) units of competency are required for this qualification:
- Two (2) core units
- Fourteen (14) elective units

Choose a minimum of twelve (12) electives from the list below, of which at least seven (7) 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.

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 seven (7) 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
AVR93 DEFEXO082 Apply a knowledge of explosives 0 Unit of competency
AVR68 DEFEXO121 Assess explosive firings 0 Unit of competency
AVS20 DEFEXO021 Breakdown explosive ordnance 0 Unit of competency
AXM32 PMASUP440 Commission/recommission plant 40 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
OCF00 BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities 35 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
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
AXM83 PMAOPS411 Manage plant shutdown and restart 40 Unit of competency
AXM84 PMAOPS410 Operate remote production facilities 40 Unit of competency
AXO32 MSMOPS400 Optimise process/plant area 60 Unit of competency
AVR65 DEFEXO124 Perform explosive tests, measurements and analyses 0 Unit of competency
AVR67 DEFEXO122 Plan explosive trials 0 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
AVR95 DEFEXO081 Apply a knowledge of the service environment 0 Unit of competency
OAS72 MSS404054 Apply statistics to operational processes 40 Unit of competency
AVS18 DEFEXO023 Assemble and disassemble explosive components 0 Unit of competency
OAZ34 PUAEMR002 Assess emergency risk 50 Unit of competency
OAZ30 PUAEMR006 Assess operational risk 25 Unit of competency
OAS80 MSS404086 Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy 50 Unit of competency
AWN18 TLIB3006 Carry out inspection of vehicles designed to carry special loads 30 Unit of competency
AVR21 DEFGEN007 Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment 0 Unit of competency
OAZ33 PUAEMR003 Develop treatment options for emergency risk 50 Unit of competency
AVR83 DEFEXO103 Dispose of non-explosive dangerous goods 0 Unit of competency
OAF92 MSS403085 Ensure process improvements are sustained 50 Unit of competency
AVS33 DEFEXO003 Establish and maintain the safety and security of explosive warehouses and workshops 0 Unit of competency
OAZ35 PUAEMR001 Establish context for emergency risk assessment 50 Unit of competency
BAK32 MSS403010 Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices 50 Unit of competency
BAK11 MSS404060 Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team 50 Unit of competency
BAK10 MSS404061 Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area 50 Unit of competency
BAK36 MSS403005 Facilitate use of a Balanced Scorecard for performance improvement 40 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
OCD83 BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs 40 Unit of competency
AVS00 DEFEXO066 Inspect explosive facilities 0 Unit of competency
OCF94 BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness 45 Unit of competency
AWM71 TLID2016 Load and unload explosives/dangerous goods 30 Unit of competency
OAZ32 PUAEMR004 Manage risk treatment implementation 50 Unit of competency
OAF26 MSS403087 Mistake proof an operational process 50 Unit of competency
AWM90 TLIC3063 Operate vehicle carrying special loads 40 Unit of competency
AVS34 DEFEXO002 Respond to fire 0 Unit of competency
BAK38 MSS403001 Review competitive systems and practices 50 Unit of competency
AVR04 DEFGEN024 Supervise engineering and logistic tasks 0 Unit of competency
OAZ31 PUAEMR005 Treat operational risk 25 Unit of competency
AVR23 DEFGEN008 Treat risk within Defence at an operational level 0 Unit of competency
OAS63 MSS404085 Undertake proactive maintenance analyses 50 Unit of competency
OAF64 MSS404084 Undertake process capability improvements 50 Unit of competency
OAE95 MSS402083 Use planning software systems in operations 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWX7 DEF42315 Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture Qualification
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Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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