This unit describes the skills required to remove and replace fuzes in explosive ordnance. Removing and replacing fuzes may be required during arming and de-arming operations, for inspection, testing, maintenance, prior to issue and on return from issue.

This unit applies to those required to remove and replace fuzes in explosive ordnance.

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 broad 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 fuzing/defuzing operations

1.1

Identify requirement for fuzing or defuzing of explosive ordnance from work requests/instructions

1.2

Identify, acquire and prepare technical references, tools and equipment required for the fuzing or defuzing

1.3

Acquire, prepare, move and position explosive ordnance to be fuzed or defuzed in preparation for the task

1.4

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

1.5

Monitor and maintain environmental conditions

2

Defuze explosive ordnance

2.1

Remove fuze from the ammunition/explosive ordnance

2.2

Remove fuzing components and inspect the fuze cavity

2.3

Apply emergency and contingency procedures

3

Fuze explosive ordnance

3.1

Inspect and gauge fuze cavity

3.2

Fuze explosive ordnance

4

Finalise the fuzing/defuzing operation

4.1

Ensure serviceability of equipment/tools

4.2

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 environmental constraints

applying technical instructions and drawings related to fuzes

calculating net explosive quantity

conducting housekeeping

using tools and equipment

working safely within an explosive ordnance environment

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 include

operational knowledge of:

assessment of compatibility

calculation of net explosive quantity

characteristics and limitations of fuzes

effects of environmental conditions

fuzing and defuzing procedures

operations, characteristics and limitations of fuzing and defuzing tools and equipment

organisational documentation requirements

organisational safety information sources

organisational safety policies and structures

Candidates must complete 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