Unit of competency
Modification History
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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 DEFBM005C Maintain weapons and associated equipment.
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Application
This unit describes the skills required to plan and conduct operational maintenance and to store weapons and associated equipment.
This unit would be typically implemented in a Naval Defence environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work. Tasks are carried out on a ship in a range of conditions that would typically apply to a lengthy operation, while minimising or eliminating environmental stresses and hazards, risk to personnel, vessel and the environment, and preserving individual safety.
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 generally perform routine tasks as part of a team and under supervision in a routine context.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Maritime Operations
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
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1. Plan for weapons and associated equipment maintenance |
1.1 Obtain and confirm maintenance task requirements with supervisor. 1.2 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment. 1.3 Identify and obtain maintenance manual, plan and schedule. 1.4 Interpret and follow maintenance procedures. |
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2. Assess weapons and associated equipment serviceability |
2.1 Check safe weapons and associated equipment. 2.2 Disassemble weapons and associated equipment. 2.3 Clean weapon. 2.4 Assess serviceability of weapons and associated equipment. 2.5 Identify defects. 2.6 Prepare weapons and associated equipment assessed unserviceable beyond operational repair facilities for return. 2.7 Select and check applicable test equipment and tools for serviceability. 2.8 Secure weapons and associated equipment. |
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3. Record maintenance |
3.1 Raise defect reports and forward them to the appropriate authority. 3.2 Record maintenance. |
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
ACSF levels indicative of performance:
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Unit Mapping Information
This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFBM005C Maintain weapons and associated equipment.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9
