Subjects
18 units of competency are required for this qualification:
5 core units
13 elective units
Choose a minimum of 11 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. Seek further advice on selecting imported units of competency in the DEF Implementation Guide.
Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
Core units | |
Work safely with explosive ordnance | |
Work with equity and diversity | |
Provide basic emergency life support | |
Contribute to workplace safety | |
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | |
Group A: Specialisation units | |
Examine and certify free from explosive ordnance | |
Apply a knowledge of the service environment | |
Load and unload platforms | |
Breakdown explosive ordnance | |
Fuze and defuze explosive ordnance | |
Assemble and disassemble explosive components | |
Prepare firing points | |
Undertake firings of small arms | |
Undertake firings of other calibre weapons | |
Prepare explosives for proof tests | |
Prepare explosives for metal hardening | |
Operate small watercraft | |
Treat risk within Defence at an operational level | |
Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment | |
Group B: General elective units | |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Operate a radar to locate targets | |
Maintain radar systems at field operator level | |
Follow security procedures | |
Respond to fire | |
Establish and maintain the safety and security of explosive warehouses and workshops | |
Dispose of non-explosive dangerous goods | |
Package explosives | |
Unpackage explosives | |
Monitor explosive ordnance environmental conditions | |
Conduct explosives inspection | |
Conduct external explosive ordnance maintenance | |
Conduct explosives packaging inspection | |
Conduct electrical/electronic circuitry tests | |
Operate a radar system | |
Operate communications systems and equipment | |
Respond to workplace emergencies | |
Complete receival/despatch documentation | |
Operate specialised load shifting equipment | |
Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives | |
Conduct housekeeping activities | |
