ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for maintenance

1.1 Requirement for external maintenance is identified from work requests/instructions and is confirmed

1.2 WHS requirements, including those contained in organisational procedures, are applied throughout the operation

1.3 Technical references, tools, equipment and consumables required for the maintenance are identified, acquired and prepared in accordance with organisation procedures

1.4 The explosive ordnance is acquired, identified and accounted for, moved or pre-positioned in preparation for maintenance

1.5 Net explosive quantities and compatibility are identified, calculated and assessed and applied throughout the operation

2. Maintain explosive ordnance

2.1 Explosive ordnance is maintained in accordance with organisation policy and procedures, and technical specifications

2.2 Environmental conditions are monitored and, where appropriate, maintained in accordance with organisation policy

3. Carry out post maintenance procedures

3.1 Explosive ordnance is processed in accordance with organisation procedures

3.2 Housekeeping procedures are conducted in accordance with workshop requirements

3.3 Documentation and records are maintained in accordance with statutory, organisation and workshop requirements

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

Required Skills

apply compatibility constraints

apply safety policies and structures

apply WHS requirements

calculate net explosive quantity

communicate orally and in writing

maintain documentation

monitor environmental conditions

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

Required Knowledge

assessment of compatibility

calculation of net explosive quantity

characteristics and limitations of explosive ordnance to be maintained

environmental constraints

maintenance procedures

organisational documentation requirements

organisational WHS requirements

organisational safety policies and structures

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.

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

monitor and maintain environmental conditions

process explosive ordnance

maintain documentation

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated explosive ordnance 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:

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

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 external maintenance may include:

Cleaning

Painting

Removal of rust and contamination

Stencilling standard markings

Organisation may include:

Defence organisation

Enterprises that work with explosive ordnance

Other government departments or instrumentalities that work with explosive ordnance

Technical references may include:

Technical drawings

Technical reference pamphlets

Orders and instructions

Other publications

Consumables may include:

Cleaning materials

Packaging materials

Paint

Net explosive quantities include:

Explosive capacity calculated in a wide range of activities related to the storage, distribution and maintenance of explosive ordnance

Compatibility is:

Assessed in a wide range of activities related to the storage, distribution and maintenance of explosive ordnance and other hazardous materials

Environmental conditions may include:

Heat

Humidity

Pressure

Processing may include:

Passing for disposal

Preparing for issue

Returning to storage

Documentation and records may include:

Receipt and issue records

Timesheets

Work records