Unit of competency details

Unit Descriptor 

This unit covers the competency required to apply knowledge of the service environment to the development and implementation of current work practice, procedures and policy.

Application of the Unit 

This competency normally applies to the individual who is required to develop and implement an explosive ordnance and/or weapons systems policy.

An understanding of the service  environment in which the explosive ordnance and/or weapons systems are to be deployed and used is an essential consideration in the development and implementation of policy related to them.

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. Determine service environments 

1.1 Service environments  are identified in accordance with operational requirements

1.2 Environmental extremes  related to the service environments are researched and identified

2. Use knowledge of service environments to assist in work and to guide problem solving 

2.1 Knowledge of service environments is demonstrated in accordance with work requirements

2.2 Service environment knowledge is identified and considered when providing recommendations and advice

2.3 Service environmental effects on explosive ordnance  and/or weapons systems is identified and considered when developing options or recommendations and providing advice

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

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

Required Skills 

• apply environmental extremes in service operating environment
• apply service environment knowledge relevant to work being performed
• interpret environmental effects relevant to explosive ordnance

Required Knowledge 

• environmental effects relevant to explosive ordnance
• environmental extremes in service operating environment
• service environment knowledge relevant to work being performed

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:

• apply service environment knowledge relevant to the work being performed
• interpret environmental effects relevant to explosive ordnance.

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 under conditions which accurately simulate a realistic workplace in accordance with all relevant legislation and service requirements.

Specific resources for assessment 

Access is required to:

• information related to the operational environment of the Australian Defence Force.

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.

Service includes 

Australian Defence Force, specifically the Navy, Army and Air Force

Service environments may include 

Operations on land

Operations on or below the sea

Operations in the air

Environmental extremes may include 

Pressure

Temperature

Weather

Service environmental effects on explosive ordnance may include 

Explosive ordnance audit and inspections

Explosive ordnance maintenance

Explosive ordnance storage, handling and transportation

Human factors

Safety and suitability for service (S3)

Weapon systems and platform integration