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DEFEXO603
Conduct explosive ordnance trials

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct trials in an explosive ordnance research environment.

Explosive ordnance trials are normally conducted to select new weapons systems or explosive ordnance for introduction into the Australian Defence Force.

It includes preparing for and conducting explosive ordnance trials and reporting on trial results.

This unit applies to persons who are required to prepare and conduct trials in an explosive ordnance research environment.

Trials are a common component of explosive ordnance research and involve a large number of personnel both in their planning and implementation. Persons however, may not necessarily be involved in both planning and implementing the research. It is common that persons involved in the implementation phase of the trials are not involved in the planning phase. In other instances, persons may be involved with both the planning phase and the implementation phase of the trial.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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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.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying organisational safety policies and structures, including work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements

applying relevant organisational policies and procedures

applying safety, legislative and statutory requirements relevant to the risk assessment

communicating clearly and effectively

coordinating relevant activities

documenting and reporting trial results

evaluating information

identifying and allocating resources

identifying hazards, assessing risks and implementing control measures

identifying issues, interpreting and analysing risk assessment requirements relevant to explosive ordnance trial work being performed

implementing trial methodologies and procedures

recording trial data

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

evaluation processes

explosive ordnance trials including:

environmental testing

organisational trials

proof testing

research group or divisional trials

specific field testing which is not a normal component of laboratory testing

information support systems

organisational safety policies and structures

organisational WHS/OHS requirements

relevant organisational methodologies, policies and procedures

resource requirements and allocation guidelines

risk assessment

trialling methodologies

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and PPE currently used in industry.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying organisational safety policies and structures, including work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements

applying relevant organisational policies and procedures

applying safety, legislative and statutory requirements relevant to the risk assessment

communicating clearly and effectively

coordinating relevant activities

documenting and reporting trial results

evaluating information

identifying and allocating resources

identifying hazards, assessing risks and implementing control measures

identifying issues, interpreting and analysing risk assessment requirements relevant to explosive ordnance trial work being performed

implementing trial methodologies and procedures

recording trial data

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

evaluation processes

explosive ordnance trials including:

environmental testing

organisational trials

proof testing

research group or divisional trials

specific field testing which is not a normal component of laboratory testing

information support systems

organisational safety policies and structures

organisational WHS/OHS requirements

relevant organisational methodologies, policies and procedures

resource requirements and allocation guidelines

risk assessment

trialling methodologies

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and PPE currently used in industry.

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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
Obtain and confirm information about resource requirements and availability in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
 
 
Identify and liaise with explosive ordnance trial planners in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
 
 
 
Collect and report data generated by explosive ordnance trial in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
 
 

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