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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine service environments
  2. Use knowledge of service environments to assist in work and to guide problem solving

Evidence Required

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 service environment knowledge relevant to the work being performed

interpret environmental effects relevant to explosive ordnance

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 service requirements

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

information related to the operational environment of the Australian Defence Force

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor 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 industryapproved 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


Range Statement

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.

Service includes:

Australian Defence Force, specifically the Navy, Army and Air Force

Service environments may include:

Operations on land

Operations on or below the sea

Operations in the air

Environmental extremes may include:

Pressure

Temperature

Weather

Service environmental effects on explosive ordnance may include:

Explosive ordnance audit and inspections

Explosive ordnance maintenance

Explosive ordnance storage, handling and transportation

Human factors

Safety and suitability for service (S3)

Weapon systems and platform integration