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 DEFEO704C Control military explosive ordnance operations.

• Unit code updated
• Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards
• All PC transitioned from passive to active voice
• Unit title changed to better reflect unit outcomes
• PC 2.3, 2.7, 3.5 and 4.1 removed
• PC 1.2 revised, PC 2.6 and 3.3 reworded
• Element 4 two new PC

This unit describes the skills required to control military teams involved in military explosive operations. Military explosive tasks are normally conducted on operations, they can however be conducted in peacekeeping, in support of the civilian community/ authority and also in training. This involves planning the explosive task, applying safety precautions, identifying requirements and resources, and controlling the performance of the task.

This unit applies to Defence personnel who are required to control military teams involved in military explosive operations.

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 supervise small teams, using discretion and judgement and taking responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform complex tasks in a range of contexts that could be unpredictable.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Not applicable.

Explosive Ordnance

Not applicable.

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1  

Identify operational requirement and allocated resources 

1.1 

Allocate tasks and resources and determine constraints imposed and any special requirements

1.2 

Identify doctrine, policies and procedures applying to the task

1.3 

Analyse the task to identify issues of concern and shortfalls

1.4 

Report identified concerns and shortfalls to the chain of command

2 

Plan for operation 

2.1 

Plan method of performing the operation including contingency arrangements

2.2 

Gather information and intelligence and conduct reconnaissance of the site

2.3 

Acquire resources required for the task

2.4 

Assess resources for suitability and report defects/shortfalls

2.5 

Conduct task briefings

3 

Control the operation 

3.1 

Ensure efficiency of performance and objectives are achieved

3.2 

Liaise and coordinate with personnel conducting concurrent activities

3.3 

Refer issues that cannot be resolved to the chain of command

3.4 

Action reported problems

4 

Conclude processes 

4.1 

Refurbish task area, tools, materials and equipment

4.2 

Conduct debriefing

4.3 

Complete documentation associated with the task

4.4 

Adjust future operations to reflect any impact of the completed operations

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.

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO704C Control military explosive ordnance operations.

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 DEFEO704C Control military explosive ordnance operations.

• Unit code updated
• Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards
• All PC transitioned from passive to active voice
• Unit title changed to better reflect unit outcomes
• PC 2.3, 2.7, 3.5 and 4.1 removed
• PC 1.2 revised, PC 2.6 and 3.3 reworded
• Element 4 two new PC

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 include:

• allocating appropriate resources
• directing, briefing, coordinating and monitoring personnel
• handling dangerous goods and hazardous substances
• providing reports and appropriate documentation
• using manual handling and team lifting techniques
• using PPE.

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:

• characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of explosives
• characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of relevant equipment
• explosive operation to be performed
• material, personnel skills and other requirements for the operations
• operational environment
• reporting requirements and procedures associated with the operations.

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.