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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for gauging of explosive ordnance
  2. Gauging explosive ordnance
  3. Finalise the gauging operation

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

apply compatibility constraints

apply environmental constraints

apply safety policies and structures

calculate net explosive quantity

conduct housekeeping

maintain documentation

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

use tools and equipment

Required Knowledge

assessment of compatibility

calculation of net explosive quantity

characteristics and limitations of explosive ordnance to be gauged

effects of environmental conditions

gauging procedures

operations characteristics and limitations of tools and equipment required for the breaking down of explosive ordnance

organisational documentation requirements

organisational safety information sources

organisational safety policies and structures

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

ensure the item is compliant upon completion of gauging task

comply with organisational safety requirements and appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements

Assessment must also confirm the ability to

work safely within an explosive ordnance environment

calculate and apply net explosive quantity

assess and apply compatibility

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 workplace environment in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisational 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 gauging may be conducted:

To confirm continued compliance of the item to established design parameters

Technical references may include:

Orders and instructions

Technical drawings

Technical reference pamphlets

Other publications

Tools and equipment may include:

Beryllium tools

Special handling equipment

Special tools required for the gauging

Net explosive quantities may include:

The 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

Environmental conditions may include:

Air quality

Heat

Humidity pressure

Documentation and records may include:

Receipt and issue records

Timesheets

Work records

Organisation may include:

Defence organisation

Enterprises that work with explosive ordnance

Other government departments or instrumentalities that work with explosive ordnance