Unit of competency details

Unit Descriptor 

This unit covers the competency required to conduct external maintenance on all types of explosive ordnance.

Application of the Unit 

This competency normally applies to the individual who is required to conduct external maintenance on all types of explosive ordnance by the removal of rust and contaminants, cleaning, painting and stencilling standard markings.

Maintenance is carried out on the explosive ordnance while monitoring the environmental conditions and fully adhering to occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements. The unit only applies to the maintenance of explosive ordnance that does not require the removal of any explosive component.

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. Prepare for maintenance 

1.1 Requirement for external maintenance is identified from work requests/instructions and is confirmed

1.2 OH&S requirements, including those contained in organisational  procedures, are applied throughout the operation

1.3 Technical references , tools, equipment and consumables  required for the maintenance are identified, acquired and prepared in accordance with organisation procedures

1.4 The explosive ordnance is acquired, identified and accounted for, moved or pre-positioned in preparation for maintenance

1.5 Net explosive quantities  and compatibility  are identified, calculated and assessed and applied throughout the operation

2. Maintain explosive ordnance 

2.1 Explosive ordnance is maintained in accordance with organisation policy and procedures, and technical specifications

2.2 Environmental conditions  are monitored and, where appropriate, maintained in accordance with organisation policy

3. Carry out post maintenance procedures 

3.1 Explosive ordnance is processed in accordance with organisation procedures

3.2 Housekeeping procedures are conducted in accordance with workshop requirements

3.3 Documentation and records  are maintained in accordance with statutory, organisation and workshop requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

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

Required Skills 

• apply compatibility constraints
• apply safety policies and structures
• apply OH&S requirements
• calculate net explosive quantity
• communicate orally and in writing
• maintain documentation
• monitor environmental conditions
• read, access, interpret and apply technical instructions and drawings related to explosive ordnance maintenance

Required Knowledge 

• assessment of compatibility
• calculation of net explosive quantity
• characteristics and limitations of explosive ordnance to be maintained
• environmental constraints
• maintenance procedures
• organisational documentation requirements
• organisationalOH&S requirements
• organisational safety policies and structures

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to comply with:

• organisational safety requirements
• appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements.

Assessment must also confirm the ability to work safely within an explosive ordnance environment and to:

• calculate and apply net explosive quantity
• assess and apply compatibility
• monitor and maintain environmental conditions
• process explosive ordnance
• maintain documentation.

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 organisation requirements.

Specific resources for assessment 

Access is required to:

• facilities and resources used in the storage, distribution or maintenance of explosive ordnance, including a licensed explosive site.

Method of assessment 

This unit may be assessed with the following unit:

• PUADEFEO101D Work safely with explosive ordnance.

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.

Explosive ordnance external maintenance may include 

Cleaning

Painting

Removal of rust and contamination

Stencilling standard markings

Organisation may include 

Defence organisation

Enterprises that work with explosive ordnance

Other government departments or instrumentalities that work with explosive ordnance

Technical references may include 

Technical drawings

Technical reference pamphlets

Orders and instructions

Other publications

Consumables may include 

Cleaning materials

Packaging materials

Paint

Net explosive quantities include 

Explosive capacity calculated in a wide range of activities related to the storage, distribution and maintenance of explosive ordnance

Compatibility is 

Assessed in a wide range of activities related to the storage, distribution and maintenance of explosive ordnance and other hazardous materials

Environmental conditions may include 

Heat

Humidity

Pressure

Processing may include 

Passing for disposal

Preparing for issue

Returning to storage

Documentation and records may include 

Receipt and issue records

Timesheets

Work records