DEFEXO044
Maintain pyrotechnics and countermeasures


Application

This unit describes the skills required to maintain pyrotechnics and countermeasures to requirements as specified by Defence or the original equipment manufacturer. The unit includes the identification and selection of tools and equipment, the application of organisational safety requirements and appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements.

This unit applies to those required to maintain pyrotechnics and countermeasures to requirements as specified by Defence or the original equipment manufacturer.

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 and Performance Criteria

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, analyse and confirm maintenance requirements of pyrotechnics and countermeasures

1.2

Identify, acquire and confirm pyrotechnics and countermeasures to be maintained

1.3

Identify, acquire and prepare technical references, tools, equipment, consumables and packaging components

1.4

Identify, calculate, assess and apply net explosive quantities and compatibility

1.5

Monitor and maintain environmental conditions

2

Maintain pyrotechnics and countermeasures

2.1

Inspect pyrotechnics and countermeasures

2.2

Conduct authorised maintenance

2.3

Interpret emergency procedures and apply contingency plans

2.4

Conduct and record required tests

3

Finalise the maintenance activity

3.1

Return pyrotechnics and countermeasures to storage or transport condition

3.2

Ensure serviceability of equipment/tools

3.3

Conduct housekeeping procedures

3.4

Maintain documentation and records

Evidence of Performance

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:

conducting manual handling and using team lifting techniques

conducting tests

handling dangerous goods and hazardous substances

identifying and selecting appropriate tools and equipment

identifying types of pyrotechnics and countermeasures

using PPE


Evidence of Knowledge

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:

legislative and regulatory requirements while maintaining pyrotechnics and countermeasures

organisational safety requirements

operational knowledge of:

colour coding, marking and labels

documentation requirements

effects of environmental conditions

maintenance procedures

operational safety

operations, characteristics and limitations of pyrotechnics and countermeasures to be maintained

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

testing procedures


Assessment Conditions

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

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


Range Statement

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.


Sectors

Not applicable.


Competency Field

Explosive Ordnance