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Elements and Performance Criteria

Prepare for reconditioning
Recondition explosive ordnance packaging
- Explosive ordnance packaging is reconditioned in accordance with organisation policy and procedures and technical specifications
- Tests on reconditioned explosive ordnance packaging are conducted in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
Carry out post reconditioning procedures

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

apply occupational health and safety requirements

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

use hand and power tools

operate relevant equipment

apply protective coatings

identify packaging materials and components

maintain documentation

communicate orally and in writing

Required Knowledge

organisation occupational health and safety requirements

characteristics and limitations of explosive ordnance packaging

relevant colour coding

testing procedures

reconditioning procedures

organisation documentation requirements

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to comply with organisation safety requirements and appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements

Assessment must also confirm the ability to work safely within a workshop environment and to

test explosive ordnance packaging

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 organisation requirements

Specific resources for assessment

Access to facilities and resources used in the reconditioning of explosive ordnance packaging

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA Public Safety Training Package

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

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.
Reconditioning of packaging may include	Removal and repair of: corrosion rust contamination dents cracks/fractures Cleaning including: sand blasting/bead blasting wire brushing sanding scraping Replacement of components including: seals closing devices handles cleats fitments (internal/external) backing hinges Painting or coating including: spray painting brushing
Organisation may include	The Defence organisation Other government departments or instrumentalities that work with explosive ordnance Enterprises that work with explosive ordnance
Technical references may include	Technical drawings Technical reference pamphlets Other publications Orders and instructions
Consumables may include	Packaging components Paint Packaging materials Cleaning materials
Free from explosives is	The certification that a container/package or other item is free from explosives or explosive materials A statutory requirement
Tests of packaging may include	Pressure tests Integrity tests Strength tests
Processing may include	Returning to storage Preparing for issue Passing for disposal
Documentation and records may include	Timesheets Work records Free from explosives certification labels Receipt and issue records