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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Access and analyse relevant explosive ordnance information
  2. Implement recommendations specific to explosive ordnance

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

analyse and evaluate information

apply explosive ordnance knowledge relevant to work being performed

apply safety legislative and statutory requirements relevant to explosive ordnance

identify information

interpret organisational role relevant to explosive ordnance

use appropriate information technology and software

Required Knowledge

application of explosive ordnance

design principles of explosive ordnance

effects of explosive ordnance

explosive ordnance audit and inspections requirements

explosive ordnance knowledge relevant to work being performed

explosive ordnance maintenance procedures

explosive ordnance storage handling and transportation requirements

general properties of explosive ordnance

interoperability of explosive ordnance

organisational role relevant to explosive ordnance

safety legislative and statutory requirements relevant to explosive ordnance

specific properties of explosive ordnance including

chemical properties

physical properties

materials and structures properties

weapon system and platform integration

written communication to a level required in the preparation of letters and reports

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

adhere to relevant WHS requirements and operational safety

apply knowledge of explosive ordnance to assist in work and to guide problem solving

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 that accurately simulate a realistic workplace in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisation requirements

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

information related to the properties of explosive ordnance

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.

Safety, legislative and statutory requirements may include:

Australian explosives code

Commonwealth explosives regulations

Organisational explosive classification listing

Organisational policy

Organisations may include:

Defence organisation

Enterprises that work with explosive ordnance

Other government departments or instrumentalities that work with explosive ordnance