Assessor Resource

DEFEO204C
Examine and certify free from explsoive ordnance

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This competency normally applies to the individual who is required to examine and certify salvage and associated packaging as being FFE.

Certification of these items as being FFE is a statutory requirement at different stages in the processing of these items, in particular when being sold or offered to the public for scrap metal.

Successful completion of this unit does not give the individual competency to carry out inerting of explosive ordnance for training or any other purpose.

This unit covers the competency required to examine and certify explosive ordnance packaging and non explosive dangerous goods packaging as being free from explosives (FFE) and arisings for salvage or return.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

adhere to operational safety requirements

identify explosive ordnance, explosive components and explosive contaminants

certify as being FFE

maintain documentation

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated explosive ordnance contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or under conditions which accurately simulate a realistic workplace in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisational requirements.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

facilities and resources used in the packaging, storage, distribution and maintenance of explosive ordnance, including a licensed explosive site

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed with the following unit:

DEFEO101D Work safely with explosive ordnance.

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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

Required Skills

apply operational safety

certify as FFE

certify as salvage/return

identify ammunition and explosive components

identify explosive contaminants

identify relevant labels and markings

maintain documentation

read, access, interpret and apply technical instructions and drawings related to FFE certification

use tools and equipment

Required Knowledge

documentation requirements

equipment used in FFE process

explosive contaminants

explosive packaging components and fitments

FFE certification procedures and requirements

operational safety

relevant labels and markings

salvage/return certification procedures and requirements

types of ammunition, explosive ordnance and explosive component parts

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.

Organisation may include:

Defence organisation

Enterprises that work with explosive ordnance

Other government departments or instrumentalities that work with explosive ordnance

Examinations may include:

Visual inspection of arisings and salvage to confirm items have been functioned

Visual inspection of containers to confirm status

Contingency procedures may include:

Organisational procedures to be applied in the event that explosive ordnance and/or associated components are found in the packaging

Arisings may include:

Produce

Range produce

All functioned items of explosive ordnance and associated components

Preparing packaging, arisings and salvage may include:

Defacing stencils

Packing arisings and salvage

Removing and destroying consumables and data cards

Removing labels such as hazard classification and UN number

Replacing fitments required by specifications

Documentation will include:

Certified FFE labels

Salvage/return labels

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Requirement for certification is identified from work requests/instructions, analysed and confirmed 
Work health and safety requirements including those contained in organisational procedures, are applied throughout the operation 
Suitable location to carry out operation is identified and prepared 
Equipment required for the certification process is identified, acquired and prepared for use 
Examinations are conducted in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Items confirmed as being FFE are labelled in accordance with statutory and organisational requirements 
Emergency and contingency procedures are applied in accordance with organisational policy 
Packaging, arisings and salvage is prepared as being FFE in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Documentation and records are maintained in accordance with statutory, organisational and workshop requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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