Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture

Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture

Qualification
National Code:
DEF42315
State Code:
AWX7
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 ordnance manufacture.

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

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Eighteen (18) units of competency are required for this qualification:
- four (4) 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. 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
AUL17 BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements 40 Unit of competency
D5061 TLID1001A Shift materials safely using manual handling methods 20 Unit of competency
W9039 MSAPMOHS210B Undertake first response to non-fire incidents 26 Unit of competency
AVS35 DEFEXO001 Work safely with explosive ordnance 0 Unit of competency
2. Group A Specialisation Units

At least seven (7) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the pacakging 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
W8954 PMASUP440B 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
AUJ35 BSBWOR404 Develop work priorities 30 Unit of competency
D5145 TLIF4007A Implement and coordinate accident-emergency procedures 40 Unit of competency
AVR99 DEFEXO067 License explosive facilities and potential explosive 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
W8891 PMAOPS411B Manage plant shutdown and restart 40 Unit of competency
W8890 PMAOPS410B Monitor remote production facilities 40 Unit of competency
W8269 MSAPMOPS400A 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
W8270 MSAPMOPS401A Trial new process or product 26 Unit of competency
3. Group B General Elective Units

Up to seven (7) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the pacakging 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
WD538 MSS404052A Apply statistics to operational processes 40 Unit of competency
AVS18 DEFEXO023 Assemble and disassemble explosive components 0 Unit of competency
WE463 PUAEMR023 Assess emergency risk 50 Unit of competency
WE467 PUAEMR027 Assess operational risk 25 Unit of competency
WD543 MSS404082A Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy 50 Unit of competency
D4972 TLIB3006A 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
WE464 PUAEMR024 Develop treatment options for emergency risk 50 Unit of competency
AVR83 DEFEXO103 Dispose of non-explosive dangerous goods 0 Unit of competency
W8976 MSACMS401A 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
WE462 PUAEMR022 Establish context for emergency risk assessment 50 Unit of competency
WD518 MSS403010A Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices 50 Unit of competency
WD540 MSS404060A Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team 50 Unit of competency
WD541 MSS404061A Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area 50 Unit of competency
WD515 MSS403005A Facilitate use of a Balanced Scorecard for performance improvement 40 Unit of competency
AVS19 DEFEXO022 Fuze and defuze explosive ordnance 0 Unit of competency
D5078 TLID3015A Identify and label explosives and dangerous goods 20 Unit of competency
D1022 BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
WD513 MSS403001A Implement competitive systems and practices 50 Unit of competency
AVS00 DEFEXO066 Inspect explosive facilities 0 Unit of competency
AUI57 BSBLDR403 Lead team effectiveness 40 Unit of competency
D5069 TLID2016A Load and unload explosives and dangerous goods 30 Unit of competency
WE465 PUAEMR025 Manage risk treatment implementation 50 Unit of competency
WD535 MSS403051A Mistake proof an operational process 50 Unit of competency
S8273 TLIC3063A Operate vehicle carrying special loads 40 Unit of competency
AVS34 DEFEXO002 Respond to fire 0 Unit of competency
AVR04 DEFGEN024 Supervise engineering and logistic tasks 0 Unit of competency
WE466 PUAEMR026 Treat operational risk 25 Unit of competency
AVR23 DEFGEN008 Treat risk within Defence at an operational level 0 Unit of competency
WD542 MSS404081A Undertake proactive maintenance analyses 50 Unit of competency
WD537 MSS404050A Undertake process capability improvements 50 Unit of competency
WD509 MSS402060A Use planning software systems in operations 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWX4 DEF41912 Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFV4 DEF40220 Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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