ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for maintenance

1.1 Maintenance requirements of mortar ammunition are identified from work requests/instructions, analysed and confirmed

1.2 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements, including those contained in organisational procedures, are applied throughout the operation

1.3 Mortar ammunition to be maintained is identified, confirmed and acquired in accordance with organisation policy and procedures, and technical documentation

1.4 Technical references, tools, equipment, consumables and packaging components are identified, acquired and prepared in accordance with organisation procedures

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

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

2. Maintain mortar ammunition

2.1 Mortar ammunition is inspected in accordance with organisation policy and procedures

2.2 Relevant maintenance is conducted in accordance with organisation procedures, technical specifications and drawings

2.3 Emergency and contingency procedures are applied in accordance with organisation policy

2.4 Relevant tests are conducted and recorded in accordance with organisation procedures, technical specifications and drawings

3. Complete the maintenance activity

3.1 Mortar ammunition is processed in accordance with the requirements specified in the work request

3.2 Equipment/tools are maintained in accordance with organisation policy and procedures

3.3 Housekeeping procedures are conducted in accordance with workshop requirements

3.4 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 environmental constraints

apply operational safety

apply relevant WHS requirements

calculate net explosive quantity

communicate orally and in writing

conduct tests

identify and select appropriate tools and equipment

identify appropriate mortar ammunition

maintain documentation

use tools and equipment

Required Knowledge

assessment of compatibility

colour coding, marking and labels

documentation requirements

maintenance procedures

net explosive quantity calculations

effects of environmental conditions

operational safety

operations, characteristics and limitations of mortar ammunition to be maintained

operations, characteristics and limitations of tools and equipment used in maintenance

relevant WHS requirements

testing procedures

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 mortar 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 mortar 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:

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.

Mortar ammunition includes:

All items currently on the Australian Defence Force in-service mortar ammunition inventory

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:

Orders and instructions

Other publications

Technical drawings

Technical reference pamphlets

Net explosive quantities include:

The 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:

Air quality

Heat

Humidity

Pressure

Relevant maintenance may include:

Cleaning

Components change out

Fuzing and defuzing

Painting

Tests may include:

Continuity tests

Gauging

Measuring

Processing may include:

Forwarding mortar ammunition for inspection, testing, maintenance, storage or issue, and may include some additional preparation such as packaging

Documentation and records may include:

Receipt and issue records

Timesheets

Work records