This unit describes the skills required to conduct external maintenance on all types of explosive ordnance. Maintenance is carried out on the explosive ordnance while monitoring the environmental conditions. The unit only applies to the maintenance of explosive ordnance that does not require the removal of any explosive component.

This unit applies to those required to conduct external maintenance on explosive ordnance by the removal of rust and contaminants, cleaning, painting and stencilling standard markings.

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, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. They would perform specific tasks in a range of contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for maintenance

1.1

Identify requirement for external maintenance from work requests and/or instructions

1.2

Identify, acquire and prepare technical references, tools, equipment and consumables required for the maintenance

1.3

Identify, acquire, account for, move or pre-position explosive ordnance in preparation for maintenance

1.4

Identify, calculate, assess and apply net explosive quantities and compatibility throughout the operation

2

Maintain explosive ordnance

2.1

Conduct external maintenance on explosive ordnance

2.2

Monitor environmental conditions and maintain, where appropriate

2.3

Interpret emergency procedures and apply contingency plans

3

Finalise maintenance

3.1

Return explosive ordnance to storage or transport condition

3.2

Conduct housekeeping procedures

3.3

Maintain documentation and records

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:

applying anti-static safety requirements

using manual handling and team lifting techniques

using PPE

using tools and equipment

working safely with dangerous goods

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:

basic knowledge of:

explosive ordnance functioning

explosive licence limits

operational knowledge of:

characteristics and limitations of explosive ordnance to be maintained

environmental constraints

legislative and regulatory requirements

maintenance procedures

organisational documentation requirements

organisational safety requirements

Candidates must complete at least one assessment using live explosives.

This unit must be assessed in an authorised and licensed potential explosion site.

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.

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 and case studies

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

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

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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.

Not applicable.

Explosive Ordnance