Assessor Resource

DEFEO601D
Assess explosive ordnance firings

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This competency normally applies to the individual who is required to prepare and fire explosive ordnance and conduct an assessment of the explosive ordnance firing in support of explosive ordnance assessment.

Assessment of explosive ordnance is a process used to determine whether the explosive ordnance is performing within specified tolerances.

This unit covers the competency required to prepare and fire explosive ordnance and to conduct an assessment of the explosive ordnance firing in support of explosive ordnance assessment.

This unit does not require the use of sophisticated measuring or tracking equipment.

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 relevant WHS requirements and operational safety

identify firing requirements and constraints

accurately record results in accordance with firing instructions

compile 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. The competency should be assessed in a wide range of activities related to the storage, distribution and maintenance of explosive ordnance and other hazardous materials.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

facilities and resources used in the assessing of explosive ordnance, including a licensed explosive site or range

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

access, interpret and apply technical information related to ordnance to be assessed

apply WHS requirements

assess measured results

maintain documentation and records

Required Knowledge

characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of explosive ordnance to be assessed

measuring and recording processes

relevant WHS requirements

reporting and documentation requirements

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.

Explosive ordnance to be fired may include:

Aerial delivered ordnance

Actuating devices

Demolition stores

Free flight rockets

Fuzes

Grenades

Guided weapons

Gun ammunition

Mines

Missile motors

Missiles

Mortars

Propellants

Pyrotechnics and countermeasures

Rocket motors

Small arms ammunition

Warheads

Organisation may include:

Defence organisation

Enterprises that work with explosive ordnance

Other government departments or instrumentalities that work with explosive ordnance

Net explosive quantities may include:

The explosive capacity calculated in a wide range of activities related to the storage, distribution and maintenance of explosive ordnance

Compatibility is:

Assessed in a wide range of activities related to the storage, distribution and maintenance of explosive ordnance and other hazardous materials

Test equipment may include:

Cameras

Targets

Timing devices

Measurements may include:

Continuity tests on electric detonators

Continuity test on firing cables

Discontinuity test on firing cables

Fuze actions

Resistance test on firing cables

Safety fuze burning times

Weapon/ammunition/warhead/explosive effect

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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
Requirements for firing of explosive ordnance are identified and clarified 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements including those specific to the nature of the ordnance are identified and applied throughout the operation 
Firing methods are confirmed in accordance with policy and procedures 
Liaison with and notification of parties affected by the firing is undertaken in accordance with Range Standing Orders and local requirements 
Site/equipment preparation is completed in accordance with organisation policy and procedures, and Range Standing Orders 
Net explosive quantities are identified, calculated and monitored throughout the operation 
Compatibility is identified, analysed and applied throughout the operation 
Test equipment is set up in accordance with instructions 
Explosive ordnance and firing mechanisms are prepared and tested in accordance with Range Standing Orders and organisation policy 
Explosive ordnance is fired in accordance with Range Standing Orders and organisation policy 
Residue is inspected to ensure all explosives have been fired in accordance with Range Standing Orders 
Measurements are taken and recorded in accordance with instructions 
Recorded measurements are assessed against standards and results are documented in accordance with organisation policy and procedures 
Site/equipment is maintained and/or refurbished in accordance with policy and procedures, and Range Standing Orders 
Documentation and records are maintained in accordance with policy and Range Standing Orders 

Forms

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