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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

allocate resources

apply organisational WHS requirements

apply organisational safety policies and structures

assess risks

communicate effectively with stakeholders

coordinate activities

evaluate information

liaise effectively with stakeholders

write reports

Required Knowledge

dynamic small arms proof testing methodologies

evaluation processes

organisational WHS requirements

organisational safety policies and structures

reporting procedures

resource allocation procedures

resource requirements

risk assessment

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 dynamic small arms proof tests methodologies and procedures including the coordination of test resources and the documentation of test results

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated dynamic small arms proof tests 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 conducting dynamic small arms proof tests

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.

Stakeholders may include:

Clients or customers (internal and external)

Organisation's senior management

Other agencies

Other functional areas within the organisation

Project teams

Relevant interest groups

Sponsor/funding bodies

Steering committee members

Supplier/service provider

Unions

Organisations may include:

Defence

Defence contractors and sub-contractors

Defence Materiel Organisation

Defence Science and Technology Organisation

International test agencies

Policies and procedures may include:

Government and organisational policy, guidelines and procedures relating to:

delegation approvals

industrial agreements

procurement guidelines

resourcing

risk management

security

strategic or operational plans

technical and regulatory framework

testing and evaluation

training

Relevant commonwealth, state/territory and local laws affecting organisation's administration such as:

financial management and accounting legislation and regulations

WHS legislation

public sector management acts

Test plans may include:

Acquisition strategies

Budget and financial management strategy

Contract management

Cost estimates

Evaluation criteria

Expected/measurable outcomes

Facilities

Functional performance specifications

Governance strategy

Implementation strategy

Inclusions and exclusions

Information/communication strategy

Intellectual property strategies

Milestones

Objectives

Occupational concept document

People plan including human resource management and human resource development

Performance criteria/indicators

Roles and responsibilities

Safety criteria

Schedule/timeline

Specific equipment, instrumentation, and/or specialised facilities and required conditions

Task/WBS

Test and evaluation master plan (TEMP) criteria

Test concept document

Testing control mechanisms

Testing deliverables and their acceptance criteria

Information support systems may include:

Computerised systems

Manual systems

Dynamic small arms proof tests may include:

Proof testing of small arms up to and including 0.5 inch calibre

Proof testing of small arms against specified standards

Specific field testing which is not a normal component of laboratory testing

Methodologies and procedures may include:

Those established by:

divisions

manufacturer

organisation

Or may be specified by the client

Tests may include:

Person firings with the firer holding the weapon

Proof firings from pre-established fixed facilities

Resources may include:

Clear and comprehensive format may include:

Development of new procedures for future activities

Outcomes that can be easily understood

Solutions to problems that were faced during the testing

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DEFEO804A - Conduct dynamic small arms proof tests

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Evidence Required

Range Statement