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.

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 4 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 

DEFEXO061

Render explosive ordnance inert

DEFEXO069

Plan loading of dangerous goods

DEFEXO070

Conduct technical explosive investigations

DEFEXO083

Apply explosive ordnance design principles

DEFEXO106

Conduct explosive ordnance disposal operations

DEFEXO107

Conduct improvised explosive device disposal operations

DEFEXO112

Detect, record and collect evidence

DEFEXO113

Remove explosive ordnance from damaged aircraft

DEFEXO117

Manage military explosive operations

DEFEXO125

Determine the properties of explosives

DEFEXO129

Develop unique explosives

DEFGEN026

Manage engineering and logistic operations

DEFMIL088

Coordinate area and route search, and clearance of explosive ordnance

TLIA5029

Plan and manage storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

Group: B General elective units 

BSBAUD511

Initiate quality audits

BSBAUD512

Lead quality audits

BSBAUD513

Report on quality audits

BSBLDR522

Manage people performance

BSBSUS411

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

BSBWHS411

Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs

BSBPEF501

Manage personal and professional development

BSBTWK502

Manage team effectiveness

DEFEXO126

Conduct post blast analysis

DEFWHS009

Develop laser safety plans

HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

MSL974019

Perform chemical tests and procedures

PUACOM002

Provide services to clients

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

PUAEMR011

Manage and evaluate emergency management exercises

PUAEMR013

Design emergency management exercises

PUATEA003

Lead, manage and develop teams

PUAFER004

Respond to facility emergencies

This qualification supersedes and is equivalent to DEF52115 Diploma of Explosive Ordnance.