Subjects
17 units of competency are required for this qualification:
5 core units
12 elective units
Choose a minimum of 10 electives from the list below, of which at least 7 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.
Where a prerequisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol .
The prerequisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification.
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 | |
Produce meteorological data | |
Apply a knowledge of the service environment | |
Apply a knowledge of explosives | |
Assess explosive firings | |
Plan explosive trials | |
Conduct static tests | |
Conduct dynamic small arms tests | |
Conduct dynamic other calibre 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 | |
Group B: General elective units | |
Supervise indirect fire weapons | |
Conduct range practices | |
Manage range practices and qualifications | |
Supervise the operation of mortars | |
Supervise the operation of direct fire support weapons | |
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 engineering and logistic tasks | |
Control engineering and logistic processes | |
Supervise equity and diversity in the workplace | |
Identify confined space | |
Enter confined space | |
Test confined space environment | |
Control entry to confined spaces | |
Treat risk within Defence at an operational level | |
Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment | |
Coordinate business resources | |
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements | |
Establish networks | |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Establish context for emergency risk assessment | |
Assess emergency risk
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Develop treatment options for emergency risk | |
Manage risk treatment implementation | |
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 | |
