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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare explosive ordnance system
  2. Prepare explosive ordnance system within current control and safety measures
  3. Prepare weapon platform in accordance within current control and safety instructions
  4. Arm/de arm explosive ordnance system
  5. Clear malfunctioned ordnance from weapon platforms.
  6. Identify and react to explosive ordnance emergencies.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and includes:

applying explosive ordnance return/disposal procedures

applying regulations and instructions

operating specialised vehicles/equipment

performing weapon systems safety checks

reading, accessing, interpreting and applying technical instructions

applying manual handling and team lifting techniques

using PPE

handling dangerous good and hazardous substances safely


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and includes:

Operational knowledge of:

composition, safety distances, restrictions and duties within an explosive area

explosive ordnance documentation

explosive ordnance handling and transportation procedures

identification and purpose of markings for explosive ordnance and explosive ordnance packaging

malfunctioned ordnance clearance and emergency procedures

United Nations classification and segregation requirements of explosive ordnance and ammunition types

weapons system safety checks

weapon system malfunctions and consequences

weapon systems safety precautions, characteristics and description