This unit describes the skills required to load and unload explosive ordnance to and from sea, land and air military platforms. This includes all military operational sea, land and air systems/equipment where the explosive ordnance is designed to be used by the system/equipment in support of its offensive or defensive characteristics/capabilities.

This unit applies to those required to load and unload explosive ordnance to and from sea, land and air military platforms.

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 explosive ordnance for loading/unloading

1.1

Identify explosive ordnance and determine appropriate handling, loading/unloading and storage requirements

1.2

Identify special to purpose handling/transport equipment and safety/emergency procedures associated with the task

1.3

Identify additional fittings and aids for loading/unloading and ascertain their availability and serviceability

1.4

Prepare explosive ordnance for loading/unloading

1.5

Prepare and position lifting/transfer equipment appropriate for the loading/unloading task

2

Load/unload platform

2.1

Lift/move/relocate explosive ordnance

2.2

Position and utilise additional fittings and/or loading aids

2.3

Fit or remove explosive ordnance from the platform

2.4

Interpret emergency procedures and apply contingency plans

2.5

Complete associated documentation and forward to relevant personnel

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:

ensuring the appropriate preparatory, execution, securing and documentation actions are taken

identifying serviceability of safety systems

inspecting explosive ordnance to confirm serviceability and configuration

loading/unloading items of explosive ordnance to/from a platform

preparing and inspecting items of explosive ordnance for loading/unloading

securing and documenting the loading/unloading of items of explosive ordnance to/from a platform

using and applying safety mechanisms including locking mechanisms and dead man brakes

using special to purpose loading/unloading and handling equipment associated with the explosive ordnance

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:

operational knowledge of:

procedures for loading/unloading a specific item of explosive ordnance to/from a platform

relevant characteristics and requirements of the explosive ordnance to be loaded/unloaded

use and application of any special to purpose loading/unloading equipment to be used

use and capacity of lifting/transfer equipment

WHS requirements for the operation including emergency procedures to be implemented

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. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

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, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

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