Qualification details

Release 1. This qualification was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 3.0.

This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies in explosive ordnance operations.

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

Nil

15 units of competency are required for this qualification:

• 2 core units
• 13 elective units

Choose a minimum of 11 electives from the list below, of which at least 3 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.

Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification. 

Core units 

DEFEXO001

Work safely with explosive ordnance

TLID1001

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

Group A: Specialisation units 

DEFEXO082

Apply a knowledge of explosives

DEFEXO104

Operate an in-service remote positioning vehicle

DEFEXO105

Contribute to disposal of explosive ordnance

DEFEXO116

Control military explosive operations

DEFEXO126

Conduct post blast analysis

DEFMIL082

Perform military high-risk search

MSL974019

Perform chemical tests and procedures

TLIF4007

Implement and coordinate accident-emergency procedures

Group B: General elective units 

BSBSUS411

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

DEFEXO003

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

DEFEXO021

Breakdown explosive ordnance

DEFEXO065

Prepare and arm weapon systems

DEFEXO103

Dispose of non-explosive dangerous goods

DEFEXO108

Conduct military demolition operations

DEFEXO109

Lay and clear booby traps

DEFEXO110

Lay and clear mines

DEFEXO111

Conduct underwater explosive demolitions

DEFEXO112

Detect, record and collect evidence

DEFEXO115

Supervise military explosive task

DEFGEN007

Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment

DEFGEN008

Treat risk within Defence at an operational level

DEFGEN010

Supervise equity and diversity in the workplace

DEFMIL024

Conduct military searches

HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

PUAFER004

Respond to facility emergencies

TLIB3006

Carry out inspection of vehicles designed to carry special loads

TLIC3063

Operate vehicle carrying special loads

TLID2016

Load and unload explosives/dangerous goods

TLID3015

Identify and label explosives/dangerous goods

This qualification supersedes and is equivalent to DEF42415 Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Operations