Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 3. Assessment Conditions clarified in relation to simulation being an assessment option. |
Release 2. Modifications made to Foundation Skills and Assessment Conditions. |
Release 1. This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO502D Conduct external explosive ordnance maintenance.
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Application
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. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
Explosive Ordnance |
Unit Sector
Not applicable. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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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 |
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1.3 |
Identify, acquire, account for, move or pre-position explosive ordnance in preparation for maintenance |
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1.4 |
Identify, calculate, assess and apply net explosive quantities and compatibility throughout the operation |
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2 |
Maintain explosive ordnance |
2.1 |
Conduct external maintenance on explosive ordnance |
2.2 |
Monitor environmental conditions and maintain, where appropriate |
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2.3 |
Interpret emergency procedures and apply contingency plans |
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3 |
Finalise maintenance |
3.1 |
Return explosive ordnance to storage or transport condition |
3.2 |
Conduct housekeeping procedures |
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3.3 |
Maintain documentation and records |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
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. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO502D Conduct external explosive ordnance maintenance. |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9