Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental
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18 units of competency are required for this qualification including: 5 core units 13 elective units Choose a minimum of 11 elective units from the Group A (Specialisation) and Group B (General) elective lists below, of which 5 must be taken from Group A. Choose the remaining 2 elective units from either the elective lists below, or elsewhere within this training package, or another endorsed training package, or accredited course. Where a pre-requisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol . The pre-requisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification. The elective units should be selected from the units that most closely align to an individuals occupational outcomes. Electives selected must not duplicate outcomes of other units. Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification. | |
Code | 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 | |
Code | Group A Elective Units (Specialisation) |
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 proof firing points | |
Undertake proof firings of small arms | |
Undertake proof firings of other calibre weapons | |
Prepare explosive ordnance 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 | |
Load and unload explosives and dangerous goods | |
Code | Group B Elective Units (General) |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Operate a radar to locate targets | |
Maintain radar systems at field operator level | |
DEFEO008 | 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 ammunition | |
Unpackage ammunition | |
Monitor explosive ordnance environmental conditions | |
Conduct explosive ordnance inspection | |
Conduct external explosive ordnance maintenance | |
Conduct explosive ordnance 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 |
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Employability Skills Summary for DEF32512 Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental
Employability Skills are part of a unit of competency.
Employability Skills statements from a selection of units of competency from the DEF32512 Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental have been reproduced in the table below.
This table provides an example of Employability Skills for the qualification because Employability Skills within a qualification will vary depending on the qualification packaging options.
Defence qualifications have core units (which must be achieved) and elective units (where there is a choice of units which must be achieved) so different Employability Skills Summaries are possible within the one qualification, depending on the package of core units and chosen elective units.
Employability Skill | Employability Skills Statement |
Communication | access and clarify safety procedures and instructions access, read, interpret and apply information on safety follow instructions/directives and report information identify, analyse and confirm requirements to enter an explosive ordnance storage area/facility from work requests/instructions identify and act on or report, breaches in site safety identify and note organisation incident and injury statistics identify and report incidents identify documentation and licensing limitations identify hazardous materials labels and characteristics obtain relevant authorisation before specialised and hazardous work is carried out read to a level required to interpret job instructions, workplace forms and reports record and report details of first aid administered record and report incidents and injuries use a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques write at the level required to complete workplace documentation and reports |
Teamwork | apply principles of team work, and team aims and objectives encourage other team members liaise with relevant personnel recognise individual differences in the workplace, to value these differences and to adjust behaviour to account for these differences |
Problem solving | apply emergency and contingency procedures assess and apply compatibility calculate and apply net explosive quantity prepare procedures to rectify problems or non-adherence to policy identified during the inspection use knowledge of service environments to assist in work and to guide problem solving |
Initiative and enterprise | maintain and/or refurbish site/equipment in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, and Range Standing Orders undertake liaison and notification of parties affected by the disposal in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and Range Standing Orders |
Planning and organising | apply occupational health and safety requirements including those contained in organisational procedures, throughout the operation determine the task/s to be performed, the resources to be allocated and the constraints that must be observed for their achievement develop and implement an explosive ordnance and/or weapons system policy prepare and plan inspection prepare for disposal prepare for entry research and identify environmental extremes related to the service environments |
Self | apply personal safety measures ensure personal behaviour shows sensitivity to the differences between colleagues meet personal protection equipment requirements recognise and apply individual responsibilities regarding hazardous materials |
Learning | learn about Depot Standing Instructions, Section Procedural Instructions (SPI), Departmental Maintenance Procedure Instructions (DMPI) and Technical Instructions Armament Depots (TIAD) learn about legislation such as Racial Discrimination Act 1975; Sex Discrimination Act 1984; Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986; Privacy Act 1988; Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991; Disability Discrimination Act 1992 |
Technology | apply relevant characteristics and requirements of the explosive ordnance to be loaded/unloaded defuse and fuse explosive ordnance identify, prepare and position lifting/transfer equipment appropriate for the loading/unloading task understand characteristics and limitations of fuses understand explosive ordnance use appropriate information technology and software |