Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental
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17 units of competency are required for this qualification including: 5 core units 12 elective units Choose a minimum of 10 elective units from the Group A (Specialisation) and Group B (General) lists below, of which 7 units must be 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) |
Produce meteorological data | |
Apply a knowledge of the service environment | |
Apply a knowledge of explosive ordnance | |
Assess explosive ordnance firings | |
Plan explosive ordnance trials | |
Conduct static proof tests | |
Conduct dynamic small arms proof tests | |
Conduct dynamic other calibre proof tests | |
Conduct environmental tests | |
Acquire data related to velocity | |
Acquire data related to pressure | |
Acquire data related to time | |
Acquire data related to environment | |
Acquire data related to imagery | |
Provide survey data for proof and experimental firing | |
Operate small watercraft | |
Conduct testing processes | |
Code | Group B Elective Units (General) |
Supervise indirect fire weapons DEFCA201B Operate indirect fire weapons | |
Conduct range practices | |
Manage range practices and qualifications DEFCA422B Conduct range practices | |
DEFCA432 | Supervise the operation of mortars DEFCA412B Operate a mortar |
DEFCA433 | Supervise the operation of direct fire support weapons DEFCA414B Operate direct fire support weapon systems on operations |
Act as a range safety officer on a permanent range | |
Conduct basic range practices on a permanent range | |
Establish and maintain the safety and security of explosive warehouses and workshops | |
Supervise explosive ordnance engineering and logistics processes | |
Control explosive ordnance engineering and logistics processes | |
Supervise equity and diversity in the workplace | |
Identify confined space | |
Enter confined space | |
Test confined space environment DEFOH013B Enter confined space | |
Control entry to confined spaces | |
Treat risk within Defence at an operational level | |
Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment | |
Coordinate business resources | |
Monitor a safe workplace | |
Establish networks | |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | |
PUAEMR022 | Establish context for emergency risk assessment |
PUAEMR023 | Assess emergency risk PUAEMR022 Establish context for emergency risk assessment |
PUAEMR024 | Develop treatment options for emergency risk |
PUAEMR025 | Manage risk treatment implementation PUAEMR024 Develop treatment options for emergency risk |
Respond to workplace emergencies | |
Carry out basic procurement | |
Develop and implement work unit plans | |
Design simple projects | |
Manage simple projects | |
Close simple projects | |
Implement and coordinate accident-emergency procedures | |
Load and unload explosives and dangerous goods |
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Employability Skills are part of a unit of competency.
Employability Skills statements from a selection of units of competency from the DEF42012 Certificate IV 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 | communicate with supervisors, suppliers, clients and subordinates identify and confirm requirement for explosive ordnance breakdown from work requests/instructions identify and report breaches in site safety liaise with supervisors, suppliers, clients and superiors as required obtain relevant authorisation before specialised and hazardous work is carried out prepare and provide relevant reports and documentation use verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including language, language style, active listening |
Teamwork | apply team work principles and strategies control a number of work teams direct, brief, coordinate and monitor personnel encourage other team members participate in and facilitate teams understand composition of teams, and roles and responsibilities of team members use techniques for supporting others/team members |
Problem solving | apply formulae to determine the net explosive quantity and compatibility for the facility demonstrate application of knowledge of explosive ordnance to assist in work and to guide problem solving identify and action the requirement for waivers undertake spatial measurement including length, width, perimeter and area use knowledge of service environments to assist in work and guide problem solving |
Initiative and enterprise | initiate and monitor processes initiate any remedial action required |
Planning and organising | ascertain availability and appropriateness of drawings, work procedures and associated documentation assess plant, equipment and tools for availability, function and serviceability identify and allocate resources required for the processes identify occupational health and safety policies addressing the processes and apply for the duration in all associated activities identify resource shortfall and measures, and initiate their sourcing inspect the facility and potential explosive site to be licensed and draw conclusions and recommendations from these activities monitor and coordinate the activities within and between processes plan and prepare for licensing plan the conduct of processes research and examine the required documentation |
Self | apply independent decision making apply personal behaviour that shows sensitivity to the differences between colleagues apply personal safety measures interpret environmental effects relevant to explosive ordnance meet work priorities |
Learning | apply knowledge of general properties of explosive ordnance learn about explosive ordnance knowledge relevant to work understand design principles of explosive ordnance understand effects of explosive ordnance understand inter-operability of explosive ordnance understand safety, legislative and statutory requirements relevant to explosive ordnance |
Technology | apply explosive ordnance knowledge relevant to work being performed maintain grenades understand characteristics, technical capabilities, effects and limitations of Australian Defence Force explosive ordnance understand technical capabilities and limitations of equipment used in the licensing process use appropriate information technology and software use equipment such as computers, digital cameras, laser range finders, global positioning systems use weapon system and platform integration |