Qualification details

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Employability Skill 

Employability Skills Statement 

Defence qualifications have core units (which must be achieved) and elective units (where there is a choice of units which must be achieved) so different Employability Skills Summaries are possible within the one qualification, depending on the package of core units and chosen elective units.

Communication 

• access and clarify safety procedures and instructions
• interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work
• record and report details of first aid administered

Teamwork 

• encourage other team members
• contribute to workplace meetings, inspections or other consultative activities
• work collaboratively with others when manually lifting and handling materials and goods

Problem solving 

• analyse options in an emergency situation
• implement contingency plans for unexpected situations that may occur when manually lifting and handling materials and goods
• take actions to eliminate workplace hazards or to reduce risks

Initiative and enterprise 

• identify and act on or report breaches in site safety
• identify and report incidents
• modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Planning and organising 

• follow organisational procedures for responding to emergency incidents
• identify and recognise hazardous materials labels and characteristics, and apply relevant action/criteria
• obtain relevant authorisation before carrying out specialised and hazardous work

Self-management 

• apply personal safety measures
• recognise and apply individual responsibilities regarding hazardous materials
• select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Learning 

• keep up-to-date with commonly used hazard signs and safety symbols
• learn about relevant health and safety legislation
• undergo operator training when using new equipment or processes

Technology 

• achieve a safe work environment when working with explosive ordnance
• handle and move hazardous materials
• shift materials using appropriate equipment

Qualification Requirement : 12 units 

All 3 core units plus 4 Group A  (specialisation ) elective units listed below and 5 Group B  (general ) elective units 

Where a pre-requisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol ∟.

The pre-requisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification.

The 5 Group B (general) elective units may be taken from the elective units listed below and may include 2 units taken from this Training Package, any other endorsed Training Package or any state/territory accredited qualification where the unit is in a qualification at the same level or a higher level.

Code 

Core Units 

DEFEO101D

Work safely with explosive ordnance

BSBOHS201A

Participate in OHS processes

TLID107C

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

Code 

Elective Units 

Group A  (specialisation )

DEFEO202D

Establish and maintain the safety and security of explosive ordnance warehouses and workshops

DEFEO204C

Examine and certify free from explosive ordnance

DEFEO301D

Package ammunition

DEFEO302D

Unpackage ammunition

DEFEO303D

Monitor explosive ordnance environmental conditions

DEFEO502D

Conduct external explosive ordnance maintenance

DEFEO503C

Conduct explosive ordnance packaging inspection

DEFEO508D

Conduct electrical/electronic circuitry tests

DEFEO521A

Refurbish explosive ordnance packaging

DEFEO715C

Gauge explosive ordnance

DEFOH012B

Identify confined spaces

DEFOH013B

Enter confined spaces

TLID1207C

Operate specialised load shifting equipment

TLIF1207D

Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives

TLIF207C

Conduct housekeeping activities

TLIO207D

Follow security procedures

Group B  (general )

BSBSUS201A

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

HLTFA201A

Provide basic emergency life support

OR

HLTFA301B

Apply first aid

MSACMC210A

Manage the impact of change on own work

MSACMS200A

Apply competitive manufacturing practices

MSACMS201A

Sustain process improvements

MSACMT231A

Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements

MSACMT250A

Monitor process capability

MSACMT251A

Apply quality standards

MSACMT270A

Use sustainable energy practices

MSACMT271A

Use sustainable environmental practices

MSACMT280A

Undertake root cause analysis

MSAPCII295A

Operate manufacturing equipment

MSAPCII297A

Make an object from cloth using an existing pattern

MSAPCII298A

Make an object from metal

MSAPMSUP102A

Communicate in the workplace

MSAPMSUP210A

Process and record information

MSAPMSUP240A

Undertake minor maintenance

MSAPMSUP292A

Sample and test materials and product

PMAOPS101C

Read dials and indicators

PMAOPS105C

Select and prepare materials

PMAOPS201B

Operate fluid flow equipment

PMAOPS204B

Use utilities and services

PMAOPS205B

Operate heat exchangers

PMAOPS216B

Operate local control system

PMAOPS222B

Operate and monitor pumping systems and equipment

DEFCA301B

Shift loads manually utilising non-motorised equipment

DEFEO201C

Respond to fire

PUAWER004B

Respond to workplace emergencies

TLIA1107C

Package goods

TLID1007C

Operate a forklift