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

DEFEXO147 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct environmental tests

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFEXO147 - Conduct environmental tests
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to conduct environmental tests in the explosive ordnance environment. Explosive ordnance environmental tests are conducted to ensure weapons systems or small arms ammunition in service meet the required standards. The environmental tests are a common component of explosive ordnance quality assurance. The environmental tests can be conducted as a component of the assessment of safety and suitability for service (S3 process) or as an in-service survey.This unit was developed for proof, trials and experimental testing specialists working within proof, trials and experimental organisations in Defence, but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently and as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. They would perform routine tasks in range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and PPE currently used in industry.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Explosive Ordnance
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 environmental tests
  • Obtain and confirm test plan.
  • Brief stakeholders and test participants in accordance with test plan.
  • Check and initiate safety systems and procedures in accordance with test plan.
  • Obtain and confirm information on resource requirements and availability.
  • Prepare information support systems for environmental tests, including achievable reporting and recording processes, in accordance with resource requirements.
  • Negotiate and resolve coordination issues with others affected by the tests.
  • Construct required safety traces.
       
Element: Conduct tests
  • Identify and liaise with environmental test planners.
  • Implement, monitor and amend test plan based on changing circumstances.
  • Conduct tests in accordance with testing requirements.
  • Allocate resources to testing tasks in accordance with the test plan and resource availability.
  • Collect and record data generated by tests in accordance with agreed methodology.
       
Element: Report on test results
  • Report data generated by the test.
  • Provide options and recommendations resulting from the test in a clear and comprehensive format.
  • Produce and maintain post-testing reports, statistical reports and other records.
       
Element: Conduct tests
  • Identify and liaise with environmental test planners.
  • Implement, monitor and amend test plan based on changing circumstances.
  • Conduct tests in accordance with testing requirements.
  • Allocate resources to testing tasks in accordance with the test plan and resource availability.
  • Collect and record data generated by tests in accordance with agreed methodology.
       
Element: Prepare for environmental tests
  • Obtain and confirm test plan
       
Element: Brief stakeholders and test participants in accordance with test plan
       
Element: Check and initiate safety systems and procedures in accordance with test plan
       
Element: Obtain and confirm information on resource requirements and availability
       
Element: Prepare information support systems for environmental tests, including achievable reporting and recording processes, in accordance with resource requirements
       
Element: Negotiate and resolve coordination issues with others affected by the tests
       
Element: Construct required safety traces
  • Identify and liaise with environmental test planners
       
Element: Implement, monitor and amend test plan based on changing circumstances
       
Element: Conduct tests in accordance with testing requirements
       
Element: Allocate resources to testing tasks in accordance with the test plan and resource availability
       
Element: Collect and record data generated by tests in accordance with agreed methodology
       
Element: Report on test results
  • Report data generated by the test
       
Element: Provide options and recommendations resulting from the test in a clear and comprehensive format
       
Element: Produce and maintain post-testing reports, statistical reports and other records
       


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.

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:

assessing risks

communicating and liaising effectively with stakeholders

coordinating activities

evaluating information

writing reports

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:

environmental testing methodologies

evaluation processes

organisational WHS requirements

reporting procedures

risk assessment


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Obtain and confirm test plan. 
Brief stakeholders and test participants in accordance with test plan. 
Check and initiate safety systems and procedures in accordance with test plan. 
Obtain and confirm information on resource requirements and availability. 
Prepare information support systems for environmental tests, including achievable reporting and recording processes, in accordance with resource requirements. 
Negotiate and resolve coordination issues with others affected by the tests. 
Construct required safety traces. 
Identify and liaise with environmental test planners. 
Implement, monitor and amend test plan based on changing circumstances. 
Conduct tests in accordance with testing requirements. 
Allocate resources to testing tasks in accordance with the test plan and resource availability. 
Collect and record data generated by tests in accordance with agreed methodology. 
Report data generated by the test. 
Provide options and recommendations resulting from the test in a clear and comprehensive format. 
Produce and maintain post-testing reports, statistical reports and other records. 
Identify and liaise with environmental test planners. 
Implement, monitor and amend test plan based on changing circumstances. 
Conduct tests in accordance with testing requirements. 
Allocate resources to testing tasks in accordance with the test plan and resource availability. 
Collect and record data generated by tests in accordance with agreed methodology. 
Obtain and confirm test plan 
 
 
 
 
 
Identify and liaise with environmental test planners 
 
 
 
 
Report data generated by the test 
 
 

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