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

Required Skills

apply compatibility constraints

apply environmental constraints

apply operational safety

apply relevant OHampS requirements

calculate net explosive quantity

communicate orally and in writing

conduct tests

identify appropriate gun ammunition

identify and select appropriate tools and equipment

maintain documentation

use tools and equipment

Required Knowledge

assessment of compatibility

colour coding marking and labels

documentation requirements

effects of environmental conditions

maintenance procedures

net explosive quantity calculations

operational safety

operations characteristics and limitations of gun ammunition to be maintained

operations characteristics and limitations of tools and equipment used in maintenance

relevant OHampS requirements

testing procedures

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 comply with

organisational safety requirements

appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements while maintaining gun ammunition

Assessment must also confirm the ability to work safely within an explosive ordnance environment and to

calculate and apply net explosive quantity

assess and apply compatibility

conduct relevant tests

maintain documentation

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated gun ammunition maintenance 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 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

PUADEFEOD Work safely with explosive ordnance

PUADEFEO101D 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

Gun ammunition may include

Organisation may include

Technical references may include

Net explosive quantities include

Compatibility is

Environmental conditions may include

Relevant maintenance may include

Tests may include

Processing may include

Documentation and records may include