Unit of competency details

Unit Descriptor 

This unit covers the competency required to apply design principles of explosive ordnance in the conduct of various explosive ordnance operations and processes.

Application of the Unit 

This competency normally applies to the individual who is required to apply design principles of explosive ordnance in the conduct of various explosive ordnance operations and processes including demolition operations, improvised explosive device disposal operations, trials, technical investigations, platform integration, configuration, maintenance and inter-operability.

Pre-requisite Unit /s 

Nil

Employability Skills 

This unit contains employability skills.

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency.

Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Establish reference techniques 

1.1 References  relevant to the design principles of explosive ordnance, components and associated weapons systems are identified and acquired in accordance with standard research procedures 

1.2 Specific design principles are identified within research material in accordance with standard research procedures

1.3 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) principles and requirements are identified and observed throughout the process

2. Apply design criteria 

2.1 Explosive ordnance , components and associated weapons systems design criteria  are applied through physical inspection and analysis against research material

2.2 Explosive ordnance, components and associated weapons systems characteristics are determined from an analysis of the design criteria

2.3 Explosive ordnance , components and associated weapons systems performance characteristics  are determined from an analysis of the design criteria and technical data

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills 

• access, interpret and apply technical information
• apply OH&S requirements
• apply quantitative and qualitative analysis
• apply research techniques

Required Knowledge 

• analysis processes and techniques
• characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of explosive ordnance, components and associated weapons systems
• design principles of explosive ordnance, components and associated weapons systems
• explosions and terminal effects
• relevant OH&S requirements
• research processes

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

• comply withrelevant OH&S requirements in establishing reference techniques
• determine the characteristics and the performance characteristics of explosive ordnance, components and associated weapons systems.

Consistency in performance 

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated explosive ordnance 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 Defence requirements.

Specific resources for assessment 

Access is required to:

• policy and standards relevant to explosive ordnance, components and weapon systems.

Method of assessment 

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.

RANGE STATEMENT 

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.

References may include 

ABCA standards

Academic texts and papers

Australian Standards

DEFAUST standards and instructions

Defence service publications

Foreign publications

Historical publications

Manufacturer's publications

NATO standards

Standard research procedures may include 

Computer databases

Internet access

Published standards and instructions

Explosive ordnance , components and associated weapons systems design criteria may include 

Associated safety precautions and hazards

Colour identification schemes

Explosive fill

Fuzing/initiation

Markings

Method of employment

Propulsion systems

Shape

Size

Terminal effects

Warhead design

Explosive ordnance , components and associated weapons systems performance characteristics may include 

Firing sequences

Flight characteristics

Applications, target analysis and attack requirements

Arming sequence

Ballistic performance and tolerances

Energetic materials

Delivery system characteristics

Human factors

Initiation sequence

Preparation sequence

Terminal effects

Velocities