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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for inspection
  2. Inspect explosive ordnance
  3. Carry out post inspection procedures

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

apply compatibility constraints

apply safety policies and structures

apply WHS requirements

calculate net explosive quantity

communicate orally and in writing

maintain documentation

read access interpret and apply technical instructions and drawings related to explosive ordnance inspections

use relevant tools and equipment

Required Knowledge

assessment of compatibility

calculation of net explosive quantity

characteristics and limitations of explosive ordnance to be inspected

inspection procedures

organisational documentation requirements

organisational WHampS requirements

organisational safety policies and structures

Evidence Required

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to comply with

organisational safety requirements

appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements

Assessment must also confirm the ability to work safely within an explosive ordnance environment and to

calculate and apply net explosive quantity

assess and apply compatibility

process explosive ordnance

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 in a simulated work environment in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisation requirements

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

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

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed with the following unit

DEFEOD Work safely with explosive ordnance

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 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.

Explosive ordnance inspections may be conducted:

As part of a work program

On direction

On receipt

Prior to maintenance

Prior to or post any activity

And may include inspection to confirm free from explosives, the use of special measuring devices, gauges and locally patented tools

Organisation may include:

Defence organisation

Enterprises that work with explosive ordnance

Other government departments or instrumentalities that work with explosive ordnance

Technical references may include:

Technical drawings

Technical reference pamphlets

Orders and instructions

Other publications

Net explosive quantities include:

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

Inspection may result in explosive ordnance being:

Passed for use

Recommended for sentencing

Rejected

Explosive ordnance defects or damage may include:

Non-compliance with technical specifications

Corrosion

Surface damage

Processing may include:

Disposal, including:

jettisoning

ditching

destruction

restrictions on use

Retention for return or maintenance

Documentation and records may include:

Receipt and issue records

Timesheets

Work records