This unit relates to all workers within an explosive ordnance workplace. While developed by Defence it is applicable to any individual in this field of work.

Typically these individuals must demonstrate the ability to work as individuals and as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output.

All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational and security policies and procedures.

This unit covers the competency required to follow security procedures in an explosive ordnance workplace environment, including but not limited to:

training areas

ranges

operational areas

warehousing and distribution points

road, rail, aviation, and maritime transport

freight forwarding and customs broking areas

It includes checking and maintaining the security of any goods and cargo; ensuring the security of workplace personnel and visitors; identifying and reporting any security threats or situations; and completing all required security records.

All aspects of the unit must be carried out in line with legislation, organisational policeis and procedures, and security procedures.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.

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Not applicable.

This unit contains employability skills.

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessment must confirm the ability to apply security procedures within an explosive ordnance workplace. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated workplace security contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment, in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisational requirements. Specific resources for assessment Access is required to: a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

apply explosive ordnance design principles read, access, interpret and apply technical instructions conduct risk and hazard assessment assess explosive ordnance for transportation apply operational safety conduct research analyse data communicate orally and in writing conduct liaison maintain complex documentation

Required Knowledge

theory of explosive ordnance design characteristics and limitations of explosive ordnance explosive ordnance chemistry explosive ordnance physics explosive ordnance materials and structures risk and hazard assessment analysis techniques research techniques documentation requirements security requirements operational safety

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Designated personnel may include:	management security staff supervisors
Communication may include:	electronic data transfer (EDI) email fax internet oral, aural or signed communications phone radio

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Where applicable, goods and cargo are secured within specified locations, transport vehicles, vessels or aircraft.
Seals, tamper proof packaging, locks and other security measures on goods or cargo are checked and maintained.
Signs of pillaging, theft and interference are recognised and reported.
Signs of suspicious goods and cargo are recognised and reported promptly to designated personnel.
Any breaches of security requirements are reported promptly to designated personnel.
Where applicable, security checks of workplace personnel and visitors are carried out.
Precautions and measures aimed at protecting the security of workplace personnel and visitors are followed.
Signs of security threats are recognised and investigated.
Signs of suspicious behaviour of other personnel are recognised and reported promptly to designated personnel.
Any breaches of security requirements for workplace personnel and visitors are reported promptly to designated personnel.
Security threat or situation is promptly identified and assessed and response is prioritised.
Implications of the security threat or situation are evaluated.
Relevant personnel are alerted to the security threat or situation as required.
Communications are maintained with relevant personnel to.
Identified security threat or situation is responded to.
Security threats or incidents are handled appropriately in accordance with established response plan and within limits of responsibility and duty of care.
Assistance is provided in controlling the site both prior to and following arrival of security and/or emergency services.
In the case of a security threat or emergency, assistance is provided to other staff and emergency services personnel conducting an initial survey of the scene.
Directions of the controlling security/emergency authority are followed and all possible assistance is provided in response to those directions.
Records of security checks and precautions are maintained.
Reports of security incidents or threats are completed.

Assessment Cover Sheet

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