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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 WHS requirements

communicate orally and in writing

identify faults markings and labels

maintain documentation

process explosive ordnance packaging

read access interpret and apply technical instructions and drawings related to packaging inspections

Required Knowledge

characteristics and limitations of packaging to be inspected

inspection procedures

organisational documentation requirements

organisational WHS requirements

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 a workshop environment and to

identify packaging

identify labelling and marking

process explosive ordnance packaging

maintain documentation

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated reconditioning 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 organisational requirements

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

facilities and resources used in the reconditioning of explosive ordnance packaging

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.

Packaging inspections may be conducted:

As part of a work program

On direction

On receipt

Prior to maintenance

Prior to or post any activity

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

Packaging may be constructed from:

Aluminium

Bakelite

Cardboard

Fibreglass

Plastic

Polystyrene

Rubber

Steel

Tin

Wood

Inspections may include:

Closing devices

Desiccant indicators

Handles

Hinges

Internal/external fitments

Internal packaging

Labels such as:

free from explosives certification

warning labels

security seals

special markings

hazard labels

contents labels

un serial number

shipping labels

fraction label

model/mark of packaging

Pressure release valves

Seals

Inspection may result in packaging being:

Passed for use

Recommended for sentencing

Rejected

Explosive ordnance defects or damage may include:

Corrosion

Dents

Fire damage

Holes

Non-compliance with technical specifications

Tears

Processing may include:

Disposal

Rejection

Retention for return or maintenance

Documentation and records may include:

Receipt and issue records

Timesheets

Work records