Subjects
17 units of competency are required for this qualification:
4 core units
13 elective units
Choose a minimum of 11 electives from the list below, of which at least 4 must be taken from Group A.
No more than 1 HLTAID unit from this list can be used for this qualification.
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 | |
Maintain workplace safety | |
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | |
Group A: Specialisation units | |
Conduct range practices | |
Act as a range safety officer on a permanent range | |
Establish and maintain safety and security of explosive warehouses and workshops | |
Inspect explosives facilities | |
Supervise engineering and logistic tasks | |
Establish and operate an explosive field storage site | |
Operate a large quantity explosives facility | |
Load and unload platforms | |
Conduct explosives inspection | |
Breakdown explosive ordnance | |
Fuze and defuze explosive ordnance | |
Assemble and disassemble explosive components | |
Dispose of explosives | |
Destroy unexploded ordnance | |
Test for the presence of explosive substances | |
Treat risk within Defence at an operational level | |
Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment | |
Carry out inspection of vehicles designed to carry special loads | |
Operate vehicle carrying special loads | |
Identify and label explosives and dangerous goods | |
Load and unload explosives and dangerous goods | |
Prepare for transport of dangerous good | |
Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives | |
Group B: General elective units | |
Provide basic emergency life support | |
Provide first aid | |
Follow security procedures | |
Respond to fire | |
Examine and certify free from explosives | |
Package explosives | |
Unpackage explosives | |
Monitor explosive ordnance environmental conditions | |
Conduct external explosive ordnance maintenance | |
Conduct explosive ordnance packaging inspection | |
Conduct electrical/electronic circuitry tests | |
Refurbish explosives packaging | |
Gauge explosives | |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Respond to workplace emergencies | |
Complete receival/despatch documentation | |
Participate in stocktakes | |
Operate specialised load shifting equipment | |
Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions | |
Conduct housekeeping activities | |
