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

8 units of competency are required for this qualification:

• 2 core units
• 6 elective units

Choose a minimum of 4 electives from the list below, of which at least 2 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

DEFEXO083

Apply explosive ordnance design principles

Group A: Specialisation units 

DEFEXO087

Assess the safety and suitability for service of explosives

DEFEXO088

Conduct explosive capability analysis

DEFEXO089

Assess specific explosives as being safe and suitable for transport

DEFEXO114

Develop explosive ordnance disposal techniques and render safe procedures

DEFEXO126

Conduct post blast analysis

DEFEXO127

Predict and confirm explosive effects

MSS408005

Develop knowledge systems and the learning processes of an organisation

MSS408006

Develop and refine systems for improvement in operations

MSS408007

Develop problem solving capability of an organisation

Group B: General elective units 

BSBSTR601

Manage innovation and continuous improvement

DEFGEN026

Manage engineering and logistic operations

DEFTST007

Apply knowledge of test and evaluation processes

PSPPCY008

Develop public policy

This qualification supersedes and is equivalent to DEF82115 Graduate Diploma of Explosive Ordnance.