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 proof and experimental operations.

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

Nil

12 units of competency are required for this qualification:

• 2 core units
• 10 elective units

Choose a minimum of 8 electives from the list below, of which at least 5 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.

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. 

Core units 

DEFEXO001

Work safely with explosive ordnance

TLID1001

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

Group A: Specialisation units 

DEFEXO070

Conduct technical explosive investigations

DEFEXO083

Apply explosive ordnance design principles

DEFGEN026

Manage engineering and logistic operations

DEFTST001

Plan testing and evaluation processes

DEFTST002

Prepare testing and evaluation processes

DEFTST003

Conduct testing processes

DEFTST004

Evaluate testing

DEFTST005

Produce test and evaluation reports

Group B: General elective units 

BSBSUS411

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

DEFGEN012

Provide technical advice

DEFRNG017

Develop and maintain training area and range standing orders

DEFRNG016

Coordinate training area and range activities

DEFRNG018

Monitor and control training area and range visits

DEFRNG005

Manage emergency operations

DEFRNG006

Conduct range inspections

DEFRNG008

Manage training area and range contamination

DEFRNG009

Supervise contractors

DEFRNG010

Monitor and implement environmental plans and procedures

DEFWHS004

Develop radio frequency radiation safety plans

DEFWHS006

Develop ionising radiation safety plans

DEFWHS009

Develop laser safety plans

PUACOM007

Liaise with other organisations

PUAEMR001

Establish context for emergency risk assessment

PUAEMR002

Assess emergency risk

∟ PUAEMR001 Establish context for emergency risk assessment

PUAEMR003

Develop treatment options for emergency risk

PUAEMR004

Manage risk treatment implementation

PUAEMR030

Manage and evaluate emergency management exercises

PUAEMR031

Design emergency management exercises

PUAFER004

Respond to facility emergencies

TLIA5029

Plan and manage storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

This qualification supersedes and is equivalent to DEF52315 Diploma of Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental.