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Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental

DEF41122
Public safety & defenceCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
14Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
0Training providers
Apr 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (DEF41122, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
No Specific Job Role
Industries
Defence Services
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for DEF41122 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 14 units: 2 core plus 12 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBSUS411Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBWHS411Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
DEFEXO001Work safely with explosive ordnance
DEFEXO003Establish and maintain the safety and security of explosive warehouses and workshops
DEFEXO081Apply a knowledge of the service environment
DEFEXO082Apply a knowledge of explosives
DEFEXO121Assess explosive firings
DEFEXO122Plan explosive trials
DEFEXO144Conduct static tests
DEFEXO145Conduct dynamic small arms tests
DEFEXO146Conduct dynamic other calibre tests
DEFEXO147Conduct environmental tests
DEFEXO150Acquire data related to velocity
DEFEXO151Acquire data related to pressure
DEFEXO152Acquire data related to time
DEFEXO153Acquire data related to environment
DEFEXO154Acquire data related to imagery
DEFEXO155Provide survey data for proof and experimental firing
DEFEXO156Operate small watercraft
DEFEXO604Conduct explosive ordnance test and evaluation processes
DEFGEN007Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment
DEFGEN008Treat risk within Defence at an operational level
DEFGEN010Supervise equity and diversity in the workplace
DEFGEN014Act as a range safety officer on a permanent range
DEFGEN015Conduct basic range practices on a permanent range
DEFGEN024Supervise engineering and logistic tasks
DEFGEN025Control engineering and logistic processes
DEFMIL063Produce meteorological data
DEFMIL069Supervise indirect fire weapons
DEFMIL127Conduct range practices
DEFMIL128Manage range practices and qualifications
DEFMIL135Supervise the operation of mortars
DEFMIL136Supervise the operation of direct fire support weapons
DEFTST010Conduct test and evaluation processes
DEFWHS010Identify confined space
DEFWHS011Enter confined space
DEFWHS012Test confined space environment
DEFWHS013Control entry to confined spaces
PUAFER004Respond to facility emergencies
TLID0014Load and unload explosives/dangerous goods
TLID0020Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
TLIF0012Implement and coordinate accident-emergency procedures
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the DEF41122 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

No registered training provider currently lists this course for public enrolment.

This site lists the current private training providers and TAFE institutes on the national register. The official listing on training.gov.au shows who is registered to deliver this course.