Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFEO721A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Remove explosive ordnance from damaged aircraft

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFEO721A - Remove explosive ordnance from damaged aircraft
Description This unit covers the competency required to remove explosive ordnance from damaged aircraft by members of the Australian Defence Force.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This competency normally applies to members of the Australian Defence Force required to remove explosive ordnance from damaged aircraft.These removal operations can be conducted under a variety of conditions, including wartime, peacekeeping, in support of the civilian community/authority, as part of a joint services and/or coalition operation and also in training. The damaged aircraft can be friendly, enemy or of unknown origin.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for removal operations
  • Equipment, tools and stores required for removal operations are collected, stored and checked for presence and serviceability in accordance with instructions and procedures
  • Personnel required to participate are briefed on their duties and advised of their responsibilities
  • Contact and liaison with other agencies is established and maintained in accordance with current procedures
  • Pre-scene arrival planning is conducted in accordance with instructions and procedures
       
Element: Conduct render-safe procedures/disposal and removal of explosive ordnance
  • Explosive ordnance and associated components are located and identified in accordance with specified procedures
  • Equipment, tools and stores required to remove, dispose of/render explosive ordnance safe are identified and prepared for use in accordance with authorised procedures
  • Controlling authority is advised of safety and evacuation requirements
  • Method of conducting removal, disposal/render-safe procedure is determined and planned/prepared
  • Equipment is operated in accordance with current instructions
  • Render-safe/disposal procedure is conducted in accordance with current policies and procedures addressing all relevant work health and safety requirements
  • Explosive ordnance and immediate area are inspected and either declared safe or alternate disposal operation is planned as required by current policy and procedures
       
Element: Finalise activities
  • Equipment is recovered, refurbished and secured in accordance with current policy and procedures
  • Post explosive ordnance removal clearance is conducted in accordance with current policy and procedures
  • Explosive ordnance removal reports are completed and processed in accordance with current policy and procedures
  • Technical evidence is provided to investigations, inquiries and courts as required
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

relevant work health and safety requirements

recognised safety precautions

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

locate and identify explosive ordnance to be removed

liaise with other agencies

prepare and operate equipment, tools and stores

safely remove, dispose of/render-safe explosive ordnance

apply consequent mitigation principles

gather and secure evidence

maintain documentation

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated explosive ordnance removal 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 Defence requirements.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

damaged aircraft

specialised explosive ordnance disposal equipment\

and explosive ordnance to be removed

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed with the following unit:

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 and/or 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 industry-approved 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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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

Required Skills

apply consequent mitigation principles

apply operational safety

apply removal, render-safe/disposal methods

apply safety template requirements

apply time management

calculate and apply time and safety distance

conduct liaison

conduct site preparation and refurbishment

identify aircraft types

identify explosive ordnance types

maintain documentation

operate specialist explosive ordnance disposal vehicle

read, access, interpret and apply technical instructions

Required Knowledge

aircraft systems

blast/fragmentation/thermal effects and mitigation

characteristics, technical capabilities and explosive ordnance loads of damaged aircraft

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects and limitations of explosive ordnance to be removed, disposed of/rendered safe

documentation requirements

equipment handling requirements

initiation procedures

net explosive quantity estimations

operational safety

relevant testing procedures

removal procedures

render-safe/disposal methods

safety distance calculation procedures

site preparation and refurbishment requirements

theory of explosive ordnance design

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 includes:

All munitions containing explosives, nuclear fission or fusion materials and biological and chemical agents such as bombs and warheads; guided and ballistic missiles; artillery, mortar, rocket and small arms ammunition; all mines, torpedoes and depth charges; demolition charges; pyrotechnics; clusters and dispensers; cartridge and propellant actuated devices; electro explosive devices; clandestine and other improvised explosive devices; and all similar or related items or components explosive in nature

Equipment, tools and stores may include:

Chemical detection/analysis equipment

Digging tools

Electrical firing equipment

Hook and line

Personal protective equipment

Specialist explosive ordnance disposal vehicle

Telescope

Weapons, which may include:

shaped charges

explosively formed projectiles

de-armer

X-ray including complete equipment schedules and processing equipment

And may include reference materials such as:

STANAGS

Defence service instructions

memorandums of understanding

standing operating procedures

range instructions

Removal operations may be conducted:

Above or below the high water mark

By day and/or night

In all weather conditions

In any environment

In confined spaces

Contact and liaison with other agencies may cover:

Authorisation

Chain of evidence

Control arrangements

Evacuation requirements

Media details and releases

Safety aspects

Identifying explosive ordnance may include:

Application of the theory of explosive ordnance design

Approved publications

Engravings

Markings

Controlling authority may be:

Civil authorities

Coalition Military

Defence

Joint Service Command

Parent Service

Removal, disposal/render-safe procedure may be:

By remote or manual means

Effected by:

disruption

explosive

non-explosive

other approved render-safe procedure

And may include all natures of explosive ordnance and associated components

Relevant work health and safety requirements may:

Be subordinate to the operational requirement in the performance of explosive ordnance disposal operations

Involve applying recognised safety precautions

Post explosive ordnance removal clearance may include:

Collecting and securing forensic evidence

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Equipment, tools and stores required for removal operations are collected, stored and checked for presence and serviceability in accordance with instructions and procedures 
Personnel required to participate are briefed on their duties and advised of their responsibilities 
Contact and liaison with other agencies is established and maintained in accordance with current procedures 
Pre-scene arrival planning is conducted in accordance with instructions and procedures 
Explosive ordnance and associated components are located and identified in accordance with specified procedures 
Equipment, tools and stores required to remove, dispose of/render explosive ordnance safe are identified and prepared for use in accordance with authorised procedures 
Controlling authority is advised of safety and evacuation requirements 
Method of conducting removal, disposal/render-safe procedure is determined and planned/prepared 
Equipment is operated in accordance with current instructions 
Render-safe/disposal procedure is conducted in accordance with current policies and procedures addressing all relevant work health and safety requirements 
Explosive ordnance and immediate area are inspected and either declared safe or alternate disposal operation is planned as required by current policy and procedures 
Equipment is recovered, refurbished and secured in accordance with current policy and procedures 
Post explosive ordnance removal clearance is conducted in accordance with current policy and procedures 
Explosive ordnance removal reports are completed and processed in accordance with current policy and procedures 
Technical evidence is provided to investigations, inquiries and courts as required 

Forms

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